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Historical Figures and Approaches in Psychology Quiz

#1

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Pioneer of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind.

#2

Which psychologist proposed the hierarchy of needs theory?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Proposed hierarchy of human needs, culminating in self-actualization.

#3

Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in children?

Jean Piaget
Explanation

Formulated stages of cognitive development in children.

#4

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

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Linked to the concept of self-actualization in humanistic psychology.

#5

Who is known for the concept of 'social learning theory'?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Developed social learning theory, emphasizing observational learning.

#6

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

Carl Rogers
Explanation

Emphasized self-concept and self-actualization in humanistic psychology.

#7

Who is known for the famous 'Little Albert' experiment in classical conditioning?

John B. Watson
Explanation

Conducted the 'Little Albert' experiment, demonstrating classical conditioning.

#8

Who developed the concept of 'collective unconscious'?

Carl Jung
Explanation

Introduced the concept of the collective unconscious in psychology.

#9

Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner
Explanation

Pioneered operant conditioning and reinforcement theory.

#10

Which psychologist is known for his work in the field of behaviorism?

John B. Watson
Explanation

Considered one of the founders of behaviorism.

#11

Who proposed the 'two-factor theory of emotion'?

Stanley Schachter
Explanation

Proposed theory suggesting emotion involves both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.

#12

Who is known for the concept of 'self-efficacy'?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Introduced the concept of self-efficacy, influencing motivation and behavior.

#13

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of 'conditioned reflex'?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Pioneered research on classical conditioning and conditioned reflexes.

#14

Who proposed the concept of 'unconscious motivation'?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Introduced the idea of unconscious motives influencing behavior.

#15

Which psychologist is associated with the 'triarchic theory of intelligence'?

Robert Sternberg
Explanation

Proposed triarchic theory of intelligence, including analytical, creative, and practical aspects.

#16

Who is associated with the concept of 'imprinting' in ethology?

Konrad Lorenz
Explanation

Associated with the concept of imprinting, a form of learning in young animals.

#17

Who proposed the 'sociocultural theory' of cognitive development?

Lev Vygotsky
Explanation

Developed sociocultural theory, emphasizing cultural and social influences on cognitive development.

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