Schools Of Thought

Question 1

Nativism

Answer 1

A philosophical view that certain kinds of knowledge are innate or inborn (Plato)

Question 2

Philosophical empiricism

Answer 2

All knowledge is acquired through experience (Aristotle)

Question 3

Phrenology

Answer 3

Certain psychological aspects are located in particular parts of the brain. The more bumps on your brain meant a higher capacity of the trait. (Gall)

Question 4

Structuralism

Answer 4

The analysis of basic elements that constitute the mind (Wundt)

Question 5

Functionalism

Answer 5

The study of how mental processes enable people to adapt to their environment. Inspired by Darwin’s Natural Selection. (James)

Question 6

Psychoanalytic Theory

Answer 6

Freud’s theory that emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind in shaping behavior (Freud)

Question 7

Humanism

Answer 7

Emphasis of the positive potential of human nature (Maslow and Rogers)

Question 8

Behaviorism

Answer 8

Scientists restrict themselves to only focusing on the objective observable behavior.

Question 9

Evolutionary Psychology

Answer 9

Psychology based upon natural selection

Question 10

Gestalt Psychology

Answer 10

The mind is based upon the whole rather than the sum of the parts

Question 11

Cognitive Revolution

Answer 11

Study of mental processes, including:
Memory
Problem solving 
Language
Motivation
Personal Experience