A/B: Origins Of Psychology Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is psychology?
The scientific study of the mind and behavior.
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt.
In what year did Wilhelm Wundt establish the first psychology laboratory?
1879.
True or False: Psychology is only concerned with mental processes.
False.
What method did Wundt use to study consciousness?
Introspection.
Fill in the blank: The approach that focuses on observable behavior is known as ______.
Behaviorism.
Who is known for developing classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov.
What is the main focus of psychoanalysis?
Unconscious processes and childhood experiences.
Who founded psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a major approach in psychology? A) Behaviorism B) Humanism C) Structuralism D) Quantum Psychology
D) Quantum Psychology.
What did B.F. Skinner contribute to psychology?
The concept of operant conditioning.
True or False: Humanistic psychology emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization.
True.
What is the main premise of cognitive psychology?
Mental processes can be studied scientifically.
Fill in the blank: The study of the influence of social interactions on behavior is known as ______ psychology.
Social.
Who is associated with the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow.
What does the term ‘nature vs. nurture’ refer to?
The debate over the relative contributions of genetics and environment to behavior.
Which approach emphasizes the role of biological processes in behavior?
Biopsychology.
Multiple Choice: Which psychologist is known for the study of the development stages? A) Carl Rogers B) Jean Piaget C) Albert Bandura D) Erik Erikson
B) Jean Piaget.
What is the focus of developmental psychology?
The study of how people change and grow throughout life.
True or False: Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the principles of behaviorism and cognitive psychology.
True.
What does the term ‘psychopathology’ refer to?
The study of mental disorders.
Fill in the blank: The _____ perspective in psychology focuses on the influence of culture on behavior.
Cultural.
Who proposed the social learning theory?
Albert Bandura.
What role does the scientific method play in psychology?
It provides a systematic way to study and understand psychological phenomena.
