Quest #1 history and perspectives

Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

Which perspective believed psychology should emphasize the potential for growth of each human being and an individual’s freedom to make their own decisions?

• Biological
• Humanistic
• Psychodynamic
• Behavioral

Which psychological perspective focuses on how we think about information?

• Cognitive
• Behavioral
• Evolutionary
• Psychodynamic

Which psychological perspective would be most interested in studying our brain structures & chemistry, genetics, glands, etc.?

• Biological
• Structuralism
• Functionalism
• Humanistic

Which perspective studies learning and how rewards and punishments influence how humans and animals act (observable responses)?

• Cognitive
• Behaviorism
• Humanism
• Evolutionary

What is the definition of psychology?

• Study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another
• Study of behavior and logic
• Scientific study of behavior and mental processes
• Study of how how our influences affect us

If a student can't learn in the classroom, it might be because he doesn't feel safe there, and thus cannot reach his full potential.

• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Cognitive perspective

An imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior.

• Biological perspective
• Psychodynamic perspective
• Humanistic perspective
• Cognitive perspective

Treat mental illness with medication.

• Biological approach
• Psychodynamic approach
• Humanistic approach
•  Behavioral approach

Which of the following psychologists was a structuralist?

• Watson

• Wundt

• James

• Wertheimer

• Freud