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chapter 1: the science of psychology
page(s) 9-10 1.2 what is the scientific scope of psychology?
fill in the blanks to complete the passage about the origins of psychology.
in ancient times, philosophers such as plato and 　were already debating whether our psychological traits were the product of biology—that is, 　—or of influences like education, experience, and culture—in short, 　. another classic question is the relationship between mental activity and brain function; today this is known as the 　problem.
thought/brain descartes aristotle mind/body nature nurture
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Explanation:

1. Plato's key philosophical counterpart in ancient debates about psychological traits was Aristotle.
2. The biological basis of traits is referred to as "nature" in the classic nature vs. nurture debate.
3. Environmental influences like education and culture are defined as "nurture" in this debate.
4. The longstanding question of how mental activity relates to brain function is called the mind/body problem.

Answer:

In ancient times, philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle were already debating whether our psychological traits were the product of biology—that is, nature—or of influences like education, experience, and culture—in short, nurture. Another classic question is the relationship between mental activity and brain function; today this is known as the mind/body problem.