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Foundations of Psychological Thought Quiz

#1

Who is often considered the founder of modern psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt
Explanation

Pioneer in establishing the first psychology laboratory.

#2

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

Economic
Explanation

Economic is not a recognized perspective in psychology.

#3

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

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Emphasized self-actualization as a key component of human motivation.

#4

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

Wilhelm Wundt
Explanation

Established the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

#5

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

Walter Cannon
Explanation

Coined 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
Explanation

Contributed to behaviorism, focusing on operant conditioning.

#7

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

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Pioneered the idea of the unconscious mind and its influence.

#8

Who proposed the theory of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Introduced the concept of classical conditioning through his experiments with dogs.

#9

Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Maslow'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
Explanation

Focused on analyzing consciousness into its basic elements.

#11

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner
Explanation

Known for his work on operant conditioning and reinforcement.

#12

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

Psychoanalytic
Explanation

Emphasizes 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
Explanation

Known 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
Explanation

Emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

#15

Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Introduced 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
Explanation

Focused on moral development and stages of reasoning.

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