1.Briefly discuss the concept of "Social Darwinism" and why this concept is so controversial today. Can you think of current or modern examples of Social Darwinism? Explain your reasoning:

2.Briefly discuss Herbert Spencer's concept of "synthetic philosophy." Describe the principles of synthetic philosophy as it relates to the following products:

a.Car:

b.Computers:

c.Sports:

d.Human interaction:

3.Why was William James considered by some to be a "negative force" within the discipline of psychology (see page 131)?

What was the condition known as "neurasthenia" and how did it particularly relate to Functionalism in the United States? Why did James refer to this disorder as "Americanitis"?

4.What did the term "pragmatism" refer to? How is this concept related to Darwin's theory of evolution?

5.What two theorists comprised the "Chicago School"? Briefly discuss some of their contributions:

a.John Dewey:

b.James Rowland Angell:

6.Briefly discuss some of the contributions of female psychologists during the late 18^th Century - what was the "variability hypothesis"?

a.Mary Whiton Calkins:

b.Helen Bradford

c.ThompsonWoolley:

d.Leta Stetter Hollingworth:

7.One of the primary contributions of Functionalism was the shift from the "structure" of consciousness to the "functions" of consciousness - briefly explain what this means: