Schools of Psychology Quiz

Pioneer of psychoanalytic theory, emphasizing the role of the unconscious mind.

Focuses on understanding internal mental processes and how they influence behavior.

Established the first psychology laboratory in 1879, marking the beginning of experimental psychology.

Introduced the concept of observational learning and emphasized the role of social factors in learning.

Introduced the hierarchy of needs theory, highlighting human motivations and fulfillment.

Prominent figure in behaviorism, emphasizing observable behaviors and stimuli-response associations.

Emphasizes the influence of unconscious thoughts and desires on behavior.

Proposed the concept of reinforcement shaping behavior in operant conditioning.

Focuses on individual potential for growth, self-fulfillment, and personal responsibility.

Maslow proposed the hierarchy of needs, including the pinnacle of self-actualization.

Demonstrated associative learning through his experiments with dogs and salivation.

Proposed stages of psychosexual development, emphasizing childhood experiences.

Outlined stages of cognitive development in children, emphasizing their active role in learning.

Stresses the importance of perception and experience as whole patterns, rather than isolated elements.

Outlined stages of development spanning across the lifespan, emphasizing social interactions.

Developed attachment theory, highlighting the importance of early bonds for emotional development.

Proposed cognitive dissonance theory, explaining the discomfort from conflicting beliefs.