What’s Psych All About
April 10, 2012 by kltangen
Let’s start at the very beginning. What’s psych all about?
It’s the birth of a new science.
Early Psychology & Ancient Roots
April 9, 2012 by kltangen
Psychology is a young science, yet many of its principles are ancient. Psych is the direct descendent of philosophy and experimental physiology. Yet early psychology theories included many ancient philosophies and practices.
The Psychology of Hippocrates, Democritus and Aristotle
April 8, 2012 by kltangen
Psychology is a combination of philosophy and experimental physiology. In this episode, we take a look at how Hippocrates, Democritus and Aristotle approach life, and explain its existence.
Mind Body Problem
April 7, 2012 by kltangen
The Mind Body Problem is a current issue based on ancient thought. One of the big issues facing psychology is how the body and mind interact. There are several views on how best to understand this issue.
Experimental Physiology
April 6, 2012 by kltangen
Psychology uses the methods of experimental physiology to answer the questions of philosophy. Basic research includes observation, careful controls, the manipulation of an independent variable and the measuring of a dependent variable. In some ways, things haven’t changed that much.
