history of psychology

Discussion Board Activity (DBA) 3: Chapters 6, 7 & 8

Chapter 6 - Rationalism

In at least 250 words, discuss the basic differences between empiricism and rationalism. Include in your answer a distinction between a passive and an active mind. After studying them, what is your opinion?  As a minimum, refer to the textbook and to the  video posted for this moduleLinks to an external site.  as a supplement  (7 points).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zN_IfphHyg

Chapter 7 - Romanticism and Existentialism

In at least 250  words, describe  existentialism. How is it different from romanticism, and what did the philosophies of romanticism and existentialism have in common? What is your opinion of them?  As a minimum, refer to the textbook and to the  video posted for this moduleLinks to an external site.  as a supplement  (7 points).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAQYtolfB4g

Chapter 8- Physiology and Psychophysics

Respond to  at least one of your classmates' posts by providing  substantial feedback. If citing reference(s) in addition to the textbook, be sure to use APA format for in-text citations and the reference list ( 3 points).

In at least 350 words , compare and contrast the approaches to brain research by Gall and Flourens. Which approach did the research by Fritsch, Hitzig, and Ferrier support?  As a minimum , refer to the textbook and view  the video posted for this module  as a supplement  (14 points).

https://uncfsu.instructure.com/courses/41094/modules/items/1873539