Psychological Theoretical Approaches Quiz

Who is associated with the structuralism approach in psychology?

• John Watson

• Edward Titchner

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

Which theoretical approach focuses on understanding how the mind works?

• Psychoanalytic

• Gestalt

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

Which approach in psychology is concerned with conditioning and how organisms respond to stimuli?

• Structuralism

• Early Behaviorism

• Functionalism

• Gestalt

The Gestalt approach emphasizes perceiving the world as a whole rather than individually. Who is associated with this approach?

• Max Wertheimer

• Edward Titchner

• John Watson

• Sigmund Freud

According to the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach, what shapes behavior and perceptions?

• Biological processes

• Conscious desires

• Unconscious motives

• Social environment

Which theoretical approach places importance on understanding and supporting the individual's perspective and personal development?

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Evolutionary

• Humanistic

The evolutionary approach in psychology looks at how behaviors have developed over time to help us survive and reproduce. True or False?

• False

• True

The biological approach in psychology focuses on understanding mental processes. True or False?

• False

• True

Which approach in psychology looks at biological processes in the body and how they influence thoughts and actions?

• Cognitive approach

• Biological approach

• Functionalism

• Structuralism

The biopsychosocial approach in psychology considers hereditary genes, emotional well-being, and social environment. True or False?

• False

• True