#1
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
ExplanationPioneer of experimental psychology and founder of the first psychology laboratory.
#2
Which psychologist is known for his theory of classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationDemonstrated conditioned responses with dogs, laying the foundation for behaviorism.
#3
Who introduced the concept of the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationDeveloped a theory of human motivation, emphasizing self-actualization.
#4
Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the collective unconscious?
Carl Jung
ExplanationProposed theories of archetypes and the collective unconscious.
#5
Who coined the term 'operant conditioning'?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationKnown for the Skinner box and principles of reinforcement.
#6
Which psychologist is known for his study of obedience to authority?
Stanley Milgram
ExplanationConducted the Milgram experiment, revealing the extent of obedience to authority figures.
#7
Who proposed the psychosocial stages of development?
Erik Erikson
ExplanationOutlined stages of psychosocial development, including trust vs. mistrust.
#8
Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in children?
Jean Piaget
ExplanationStudied stages of cognitive development, including assimilation and accommodation.
#9
Which psychologist is associated with the concept of 'self-actualization'?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationIncluded self-actualization in his hierarchy of needs, emphasizing personal growth.
#10
Who is known for the social learning theory, emphasizing observational learning?
Albert Bandura
ExplanationPioneer in social cognitive theory, emphasizing the role of modeling.
#11
Which psychologist is known for his contributions to the study of personality through trait theory?
Gordon Allport
ExplanationStudied personality traits and emphasized the uniqueness of individuals.
#12
Who is known for the theory of psychological types, including introversion and extroversion?
Carl Jung
ExplanationProposed theories of introversion/extroversion and the collective unconscious.