History and Schools of Psychology Quiz

Ivan Pavlov developed the concept of classical conditioning in behaviorism, studying learned associations in dogs.

Humanistic psychology emphasizes free will, personal growth, and self-actualization, as advocated by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

Sigmund Freud developed the theory of psychoanalysis, exploring the role of the unconscious in human behavior.

John Watson is considered the founder of behaviorism, emphasizing observable behavior and rejecting the study of consciousness.

Psychoanalysis emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in behavior, focusing on hidden motivations.

Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of modern psychology for establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

Psychoanalysis emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences, pioneered by Sigmund Freud.

B.F. Skinner developed the theory of operant conditioning, focusing on voluntary behaviors and consequences.

Gestalt psychology emphasizes the importance of the whole experience over individual parts, studying perception and cognition.

Abraham Maslow is known for his hierarchy of needs, outlining human motivations from basic to self-actualization.