Historical Development of Psychology Quiz

Established the first psychology laboratory in 1879, pioneering the field.

Greek philosophers laid the groundwork for psychological thought.

Pioneered the study of conditioned reflexes using dogs.

Founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious motivations.

Developed the theory of operant conditioning through experiments with animals.

Outlined four stages of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood.

Advocated for the scientific study of observable behavior.

Outlined the stages of personality development based on psychosexual stages.

Introduced the concept of stress and the general adaptation syndrome.

Emphasized the role of modeling and observational learning in behavior.

Outlined human needs in a hierarchical order from basic to self-fulfillment.

Identified stages of moral reasoning from childhood to adulthood.

Popularized the concept of emotional intelligence, EQ.

Hierarchy of human needs ranging from basic physiological to self-actualization.

Introduced the idea of a shared, inherited reservoir of memory traces.

Conducted controversial experiments on obedience and authority.

Focused on the highest psychological need, achieving one's full potential.

Proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, challenging the idea of a single intelligence factor.

Studied inconsistencies in attitudes and behaviors.

Proposed general intelligence, or 'g factor', underlying specific mental abilities.

Described the state of 'flow' as optimal experience in activities.

Advocated finding meaning in life as a primary motivational force.

Studied the belief in one's own capability to achieve goals.

Researched how infants bond with caregivers and their subsequent relationships.

Focused on strengths, virtues, and optimal human functioning.