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Founding Figures and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology Quiz

#1

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt
Explanation

Established first psychology laboratory in 1879.

#2

Who proposed the theory of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Discovered associative learning through experiments with dogs.

#3

Who is known for proposing the hierarchy of needs?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy of needs from basic to self-actualization.

#4

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of free will and individual choice?

Humanism
Explanation

Focuses on personal growth, choice, and self-determination.

#5

Who is credited with founding the first psychology laboratory?

Wilhelm Wundt
Explanation

Opened the first psychological laboratory in 1879.

#6

Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?

John B. Watson
Explanation

Studied observable behavior as the basis of psychology.

#7

Which philosophical perspective emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes?

Psychoanalysis
Explanation

Focuses on unconscious conflicts and desires.

#8

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of self-actualization?

Carl Rogers
Explanation

Emphasized personal growth and fulfillment.

#9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the mind according to Sigmund Freud?

Eros
Explanation

Eros is a concept from Greek mythology, not Freudian psychology.

#10

Which psychologist is associated with the idea of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner
Explanation

Studied behavior consequences in shaping behavior.

#11

Who proposed the concept of 'self-efficacy'?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Belief in one's ability to achieve goals.

#12

Who is known for proposing the theory of social learning?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Learning through observation and imitation.

#13

Who introduced the concept of 'collective unconscious'?

Carl Jung
Explanation

Believed in a shared reservoir of memories and experiences.

#14

Who introduced the concept of 'self-schema'?

Markus and Nurius
Explanation

Schemas about oneself that guide processing of self-relevant information.

#15

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'self-determination theory'?

Richard Ryan and Edward Deci
Explanation

Theory of human motivation emphasizing autonomy and competence.

#16

Who introduced the concept of 'ecological systems theory'?

Urie Bronfenbrenner
Explanation

Studied how environment influences development.

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