Question 1

Match the definition with the term.
-historiography
A)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
B)the assumptions,history,methods,and theory of historical writing
C)the human ability to become aware of and to reflect on our actions
D)viewing historical events from the standpoint of the present

Accepted Answer

Historiography refers specifically to the study of historical writing itself, examining the assumptions, methods, theories, and biases that shape our understanding of the past.

Answer: A
 This definition describes the broader goal of understanding past events from the perspective of the people who lived through them, rather than just summarizing or analyzing them.

Answer: D
 Presentism, also known as present-day bias, is the tendency to interpret historical events, figures, and ideas in the context of the contemporary world.

Question 2

Match the definition with the approach to history.
-presentism
A)argues that we cannot overcome the perspective of our present moment,that his-tory should be motivated by a desire to better understand present issues,and that the present state of the field is not necessarily "better" or more "correct"
B)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
C)moves beyond celebratory histories of great men and great ideas to reflect the field's greater diversity and contextual development
D)views and judges historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Question 3

Match the definition with the approach to history.
-historicism
A)argues that we cannot overcome the perspective of our present moment,that his-tory should be motivated by a desire to better understand present issues,and that the present state of the field is not necessarily "better" or more "correct"
B)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
C)moves beyond celebratory histories of great men and great ideas to reflect the field's greater diversity and contextual development
D)views and judges historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Historicism is an approach to history that emphasizes understanding the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history.

Question 4

Match the definition with the term.
-reflexivity
A)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
B)the assumptions,history,methods,and theory of historical writing
C)the human ability to become aware of and to reflect on our actions
D)viewing historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Reflexivity refers to the process of becoming aware of and reflecting on our own actions and beliefs.

Answer: B
 Historiography refers to the study of the assumptions, methods, theory, and history of historical writing.

Answer: A
 Empathy refers to the efforts to understand the past as it was experienced by those who lived through it.

Answer: D
 Presentism refers to the tendency to view historical events from the standpoint of the present, rather than in their historical context.

Question 5

Match the publication with its author.
-Robert I.Watson
A)A History of Experimental Psychology
B)Founders of Modern Psychology
C)The Great Psychologist

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-Robert I.Watson
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Question 6

Match the definition with the term.
-presentism
A)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
B)the assumptions,history,methods,and theory of historical writing
C)the human ability to become aware of and to reflect on our actions
D)viewing historical events from the standpoint of the present

Accepted Answer

Presentism refers to interpreting or judging historical events, people, or culture by the standards of the present.

Question 7

Describe two of the benefits of studying the history of psychology.

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Question 8

Match the definition with the term.
-origin myth process
A)disagreements over whether psychological terms have stable meanings and con-tinuous development over time
B)historical anecdotes and accounts that are oversimplified,misleading,or com-pletely incorrect and that pass from one generation of textbooks to the next to impart a sense of tradition for the field
C)wherein local contexts influence the development of psychology,including how ideas imported from other contexts are altered to suit local conditions

Accepted Answer

Origin myths in the context of academic disciplines refer to simplified, misleading, or entirely incorrect historical narratives that are perpetuated through generations of educational materials to create a sense of tradition or foundational story for the field. These myths often serve to simplify complex historical developments or to highlight certain figures or ideas at the expense of a more nuanced understanding.

Question 9

Match the definition with the term.
-continuity-discontinuity debate
A)disagreements over whether psychological terms have stable meanings and con-tinuous development over time
B)historical anecdotes and accounts that are oversimplified,misleading,or com-pletely incorrect and that pass from one generation of textbooks to the next to impart a sense of tradition for the field
C)wherein local contexts influence the development of psychology,including how ideas imported from other contexts are altered to suit local conditions

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The continuity-discontinuity debate refers to the disagreement over whether psychological terms have stable meanings and continuous development over time.

Answer: B
 Myths refer to historical anecdotes and accounts that are oversimplified, misleading, or completely incorrect and that pass from one generation of textbooks to the next to impart a sense of tradition for the field.

Answer: C
 The cultural psychology perspective focuses on how local contexts influence the development of psychology, including how ideas imported from other contexts are altered to suit local conditions.

Question 10

Match the definition with the approach to history.
-new history of psychology
A)argues that we cannot overcome the perspective of our present moment,that his-tory should be motivated by a desire to better understand present issues,and that the present state of the field is not necessarily "better" or more "correct"
B)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
C)moves beyond celebratory histories of great men and great ideas to reflect the field's greater diversity and contextual development
D)views and judges historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Question 11

Match the definition with the term.
-historicism
A)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
B)the assumptions,history,methods,and theory of historical writing
C)the human ability to become aware of and to reflect on our actions
D)viewing historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Historicism refers to the approach of understanding the past as it was experienced by people who lived during that time period.

Answer: B 
 Historiography refers to the assumptions, history, methods, and theories involved in the practice of historical writing.

Answer: C 
 Historical consciousness refers to the human ability to reflect on and become aware of our actions in the past.

Answer: D 
 Presentism refers to the view of historical events from the perspective of the present, often resulting in anachronistic interpretations.

Question 12

What is the new history of psychology?

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Question 13

Match the publication with its author.
-G.Stanley Hall
A)A History of Experimental Psychology
B)Founders of Modern Psychology
C)The Great Psychologist

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G. Stanley Hall wrote the book "Founders of Modern Psychology," which discusses the lives and contributions of key figures in the field of psychology.

Answer: A 
 G. Stanley Hall also wrote "A History of Experimental Psychology," a comprehensive overview of the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

Answer: C 
 There is no publication titled "The Great Psychologist" attributed to G. Stanley Hall.

Question 14

Match the definition with the term.
-indigenization
A)disagreements over whether psychological terms have stable meanings and con-tinuous development over time
B)historical anecdotes and accounts that are oversimplified,misleading,or com-pletely incorrect and that pass from one generation of textbooks to the next to impart a sense of tradition for the field
C)wherein local contexts influence the development of psychology,including how ideas imported from other contexts are altered to suit local conditions

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Indigenization refers to the process of local contexts influencing the development of psychology, including how imported ideas are altered to suit local conditions.

Answer: B 
 These are known as "zombie ideas," and they persist in the field despite being inaccurate or outdated.

Answer: A 
 This refers to the ongoing debate in psychology about the stability and development of psychological concepts over time.

Question 15

Match the publication with its author.
-Edwin G.Boring
A)A History of Experimental Psychology
B)Founders of Modern Psychology
C)The Great Psychologist

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Edwin G. Boring is the author of "A History of Experimental Psychology".

Answer: B
 Edwin G. Boring is the author of "Founders of Modern Psychology".

Answer: C
 Edwin G. Boring is not the author of "The Great Psychologist". It is unclear who the author is as no publication with this exact title could be found.

Question 16

Match the definition with the approach to history.
-sophisticated presentism
A)argues that we cannot overcome the perspective of our present moment,that his-tory should be motivated by a desire to better understand present issues,and that the present state of the field is not necessarily "better" or more "correct"
B)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
C)moves beyond celebratory histories of great men and great ideas to reflect the field's greater diversity and contextual development
D)views and judges historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Quiz 1: Introduction: Studying the History of Psychology

Match the definition with the term. -historiography

Match the definition with the approach to history. -presentism

Match the definition with the approach to history. -historicism

Match the definition with the term. -reflexivity

Match the publication with its author. -Robert I.Watson

Match the definition with the term. -presentism

Describe two of the benefits of studying the history of psychology.

Match the definition with the term. -origin myth process

Match the definition with the term. -continuity-discontinuity debate

Match the definition with the approach to history. -new history of psychology

Match the definition with the term. -historicism

What is the new history of psychology?

Match the publication with its author. -G.Stanley Hall

Match the definition with the term. -indigenization

Match the publication with its author. -Edwin G.Boring

Match the definition with the approach to history. -sophisticated presentism