#1
Who is often considered the father of modern psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
ExplanationWundt pioneered structuralism and established the first psychology lab.
#2
Which of the following is NOT one of the early schools of psychology?
Cognitivism
ExplanationCognitivism emerged later, focusing on mental processes like perception and memory.
#3
Which psychologist is known for his experiment with classical conditioning involving dogs?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationPavlov demonstrated associative learning through conditioned responses in dogs.
#4
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationFreud laid the groundwork for psychoanalytic theory and therapy.
#5
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?
Howard Gardner
ExplanationGardner proposed diverse forms of intelligence beyond traditional measures.
#6
What is the main focus of behaviorism?
Examining observable behaviors
ExplanationBehaviorism emphasizes observable actions and their environmental influences.
#7
Who developed the theory of psychosexual development?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationFreud outlined stages of development linked to pleasure zones.
#8
Who introduced the concept of 'Tabula Rasa' or 'Blank Slate'?
John Locke
ExplanationLocke posited that individuals are born with a clean mental slate, shaped by experience.
#9
Which psychologist proposed the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationMaslow's theory suggests human needs progress from basic to self-actualization.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
Conformity vs. Rebellion
ExplanationErikson's stages focus on life crises related to identity and relationships.
#11
Who proposed the theory of operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationSkinner's theory emphasizes consequences in shaping behavior.
#12
Which psychologist proposed the idea of the collective unconscious?
Carl Jung
ExplanationJung suggested a shared reservoir of unconscious memories and archetypes.
#13
Who is known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy?
Albert Bandura
ExplanationBandura highlighted the role of modeling and self-beliefs in learning and behavior.
#14
Who coined the term 'emotional intelligence'?
Daniel Goleman
ExplanationGoleman popularized the concept of emotional intelligence.
#15
Who developed the theory of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationFreud's theory delves into the unconscious mind and childhood experiences.
#16
What is the main focus of cognitive psychology?
Examining mental processes such as memory and problem-solving
ExplanationCognitive psychology studies mental processes like perception and problem-solving.
#17
Which psychologist is associated with the concept of 'flow'?
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
ExplanationCsikszentmihalyi described 'flow' as a state of deep engagement and enjoyment.
#18
Who proposed the concept of 'self-actualization'?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationMaslow described self-actualization as fulfilling one's potential.
#19
Who developed the concept of 'cognitive dissonance'?
Leon Festinger
ExplanationFestinger explored the discomfort from conflicting beliefs and behaviors.