Unit 1: History and Perspectives

Which perspective thinks the unconscious mind influences everything we do?

• Biological

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

If a child is behaving poorly, it is likely because this behavior has been rewarded somehow.

• Sociocultural

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Psychodynamic

Which perspective suggests that an imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior?

• Biological

• Psychodynamic

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

What famous psychologist is credited with opening the first ever psychology laboratory?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• John Watson

• B. F. Skinner

Who developed the theory of "Functionalism?"

• Wundt
• Titchener
• Freud
• James

Having the patient be self-reflective (looking inward), and training them to report elements of their experience.  

• structuralism
• introspection
• functionalism
• psychometrics

Humanistic psychologists focused on the importance of 

• childhood memories.
• unconscious thoughts. 
• healthy growth potential.
• punishment and reinforcement.

A psychologist that uses ethnicity, gender, culture and socioeconomic status influence our behavior. 

• behaviorist
• humanist
• socio-cultural psychology
• psychoanalyst

Which school of psychology would most likely have written a book titled The Whole is More than the Parts?

• Cognitive
• Gestalt
• Evolutionary
• Behavioral

Who established the first psychology lab in the U.S. and was the first president of the APA?

• G. Stanley Hall
• Sigmud Freud
• WIlliam James
• Charles Darwin