Introduction to Psychology

Who was the American philosopher who authored a textbook in 1890 for the young discipline of psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt
• John B. Watson
• Sigmund Freud
• William James

The study of ____ is the primary focus of psychology.

• the organization of social institutions

• unusual and deviant patterns of behavior

• behavior & mental processes

• paranormal experiences

Which of the following psychologists focuses on the cognitive differences between a 6-year-old and a 12-year-old?

• clinical
• developmental
• experimental
• social

In __________, psychologists study how experiences are broken into objective sensations and objective feelings. 

• Functionalism
• Behaviorism
• Structuralism 
• Psychoanalysis

In ___________ psychologists focus attention on  environmental reinforcers to explain behavior. 

• Functionalism 
• Behaviorism 
• Psychoanalysis
• Humanism

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" is represented by which of the following?

• the Gestalt psychologists.
• the behaviorists.
• the structuralists.
• the functionalists.

The psychological field of study developed by Freud is called

• Gestalt therapy.
• Psychoanalysis
• Behavior modification
• S-R therapy.

Of the following, who was a behaviorist?

• John Watson
• Sigmond Freud
• Wilhelm Wundt
• William James

The psychological field of study developed by Freud is called

• Gestalt therapy.
• Psychoanalysis
• Behavior modification
• S-R therapy.

Who is considered the "Father of Psychology"?

• B. F Skinner

• John Watson

• Wilhelm Wundt

• William James