The Scientific Method Was Applied to the Study of Physics,biology,and

question 171

Essay

The scientific method was applied to the study of physics,biology,and chemistry beginning in the 1600s,but it was almost 300 years later before it was used to study the mind.Explain why the zeitgeist of Western world in the 17^th century slowed the development of psychological science.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Hallucinations involve perceiving something that does not actually exist, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn't there.

Cultural Influence

Cultural influence refers to how culture shapes individuals' beliefs, behaviors, values, and norms within a society.

Drug Use

Drug use involves the consumption of substances which can alter the physical and mental state of an individual, and may include both legal and illegal substances.

Glamorization

The process of making something appear more desirable, exciting, or attractive than it actually is, often through idealized or romanticized portrayal.