Ebbinghaus's "Memory" Experiments Were Important Because They

question 38

Multiple Choice

Ebbinghaus's "memory" experiments were important because they

• A) described complex decision making.
• B) plotted functions that described the operation of the mind.
• C) were the first to combine basic elements of experience called sensations.
• D) showed how positive reinforcers strengthen behavior.

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Definitions:

Descartes

A French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is considered the father of modern western philosophy, famously known for the statement, "I think, therefore I am."

Mind and Body

A concept in philosophy and psychology that deals with the relationship and distinction between mental and physical aspects of being.

Substances

Materials or elements that have mass and occupy space; can refer to drugs, chemicals, or any matter composing physical objects.

Early Greek Philosophers

Pre-Socratic thinkers who introduced a range of ideas about nature, ethics, and the universe, laying foundational concepts for Western philosophy.