Foundations of Psychological Thought Quiz

Test your knowledge on psychology's origins & key theories. From Freud to behaviorism, explore the foundations of modern psychology!

#1

Who is often considered the founder of modern psychology?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Wilhelm Wundt
B.F. Skinner
#2

Which of the following is NOT a major perspective in psychology?

Behavioral
Cognitive
Social
Economic
#3

Who is known for proposing the concept of self-actualization?

Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
#4

Which early psychologist is known for establishing the first psychology laboratory?

Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
Carl Jung
Wilhelm Wundt
#5

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'fight or flight' response?

Carl Rogers
William James
Sigmund Freud
Walter Cannon
#6

Who is known for his work in the field of behaviorism, particularly operant conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
#7

Which psychologist introduced the concept of the 'unconscious mind'?

Carl Rogers
Wilhelm Wundt
Sigmund Freud
William James
#8

Who proposed the theory of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
John B. Watson
#9

Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs?

Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
#10

What is the primary focus of the structuralist perspective in psychology?

Understanding the unconscious mind
Studying observable behavior
Analyzing the basic elements of consciousness
Exploring the influence of genetics on behavior
#11

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of operant conditioning?

John Watson
Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
#12

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?

Behavioral
Humanistic
Psychoanalytic
Cognitive
#13

Who developed the concept of social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
Lev Vygotsky
#14

Which perspective in psychology focuses on how individuals perceive, process, and retrieve information?

Cognitive
Biological
Evolutionary
Sociocultural
#15

Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory?

Carl Jung
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Alfred Adler
#16

Who developed the theory of cognitive development known as stages of moral development?

Lawrence Kohlberg
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Harry Harlow

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