| History of Psychology, 4/e David Hothersall,
Ohio State University
Darwin, Galton, Cattell, James, and Hall
Chapter Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should:
- Be familiar with the professional contributions of Darwin, Galton, Cattell, James, and Hall
- Know several factors that influenced Darwin in formulating his theory of evolution and know the major features of that theory
- Appreciate how Darwin affected psychology
- Understand the eugenics movement and the evidence Galton collected
- Know of the anthropometric and mental tests of Galton and Cattell
- Appreciate the enormous impact of Principles of Psychology, and know of the information presented in several of its most important chapters
- Understand the numerous ways in which Hall was instrumental in strengthening psychology's position in America
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