Qualia are subjective, conscious experiences derived from Latin "quālis" meaning "of what sort". Peirce introduced the term in 1866, Lewis first used it in modern sense in 1929. Dennett defined qualia as "ways things seem to us"
Language origins have been studied for centuries using various evidence. Linguistic Society of Paris banned debates on language origins in 1866. Darwin's theory sparked speculation but lacked scientific consensus by 1996. Academic interest returned in early 1990s with modern methods
Learning theory describes how students process and retain knowledge. Behaviorists view learning as conditioning and rewards. Cognitive theory emphasizes learner rather than environment. Constructivism focuses on active knowledge construction. Transformative learning theory explains change in preconceptions
Cognitive psychology emerged in 1960s as a reaction to behaviorism's unobservable mental processes. Pioneers like Jung and Piaget laid foundation for cognitive psychology. WWII technology development and computer science influenced field's development
Philosophical interest in mind dates back to ancient civilizations. First psychology experiment conducted by Lin Xie in 6th century AD. Ancient Greeks developed theories of psyche and mental processes. Plato's tripartite soul theory influenced Western psychology
People speak between 6,000-16,000 words daily. Lower estimates suggest 6,000-7,000 words equals 12 pages. Higher estimates show 15,000-16,000 words equals 28 pages