#1
Who is often considered the founder of modern psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
ExplanationPioneer in establishing the first psychology laboratory.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a major perspective in psychology?
Economic
ExplanationEconomic is not a recognized perspective in psychology.
#3
Who is known for proposing the concept of self-actualization?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationEmphasized self-actualization as a key component of human motivation.
#4
Which early psychologist is known for establishing the first psychology laboratory?
Wilhelm Wundt
ExplanationEstablished the first psychology laboratory in 1879.
#5
Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'fight or flight' response?
Walter Cannon
ExplanationCoined the term 'fight or flight' and studied physiological stress responses.
#6
Who is known for his work in the field of behaviorism, particularly operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationContributed to behaviorism, focusing on operant conditioning.
#7
Which psychologist introduced the concept of the 'unconscious mind'?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationPioneered the idea of the unconscious mind and its influence.
#8
Who proposed the theory of classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationIntroduced the concept of classical conditioning through his experiments with dogs.
#9
Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationMaslow's theory emphasizes self-actualization and human motivation.
#10
What is the primary focus of the structuralist perspective in psychology?
Analyzing the basic elements of consciousness
ExplanationFocused on analyzing consciousness into its basic elements.
#11
Which psychologist is associated with the concept of operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationKnown for his work on operant conditioning and reinforcement.
#12
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?
Psychoanalytic
ExplanationEmphasizes the role of unconscious processes and early experiences.
#13
Who developed the concept of social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning?
Albert Bandura
ExplanationKnown for his work on social learning theory and observational learning.
#14
Which perspective in psychology focuses on how individuals perceive, process, and retrieve information?
Cognitive
ExplanationEmphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.
#15
Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationIntroduced the concept of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences.
#16
Who developed the theory of cognitive development known as stages of moral development?
Lawrence Kohlberg
ExplanationFocused on moral development and stages of reasoning.