History and Evolution of Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge on psychology's evolution. Questions cover Freud, Skinner, Piaget, Maslow & more. How well do you know the minds behind the science?

#1

Who is often referred to as the father of psychology?

Sigmund Freud
William James
Wilhelm Wundt
Ivan Pavlov
#2

Which psychologist is known for proposing the hierarchy of needs?

Abraham Maslow
Carl Jung
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
#3

Who is the founder of behaviorism?

William James
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
#4

Which school of psychology emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes?

Behaviorism
Psychoanalysis
Gestalt psychology
Functionalism
#5

Who conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment?

B. F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Carl Rogers
#6

What is the main focus of humanistic psychology?

Studying observable behaviors
Exploring unconscious conflicts
Understanding the influence of society on behavior
Understanding personal growth and self-actualization
#7

Who developed the theory of cognitive development, focusing on stages of development from infancy to adulthood?

B. F. Skinner
Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
#8

Which psychologist proposed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Howard Gardner
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Albert Bandura
#9

Who introduced the concept of the 'zone of proximal development'?

Lev Vygotsky
Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson

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