AP Psych U1- History of Psychology

Who is often considered the "father of psychology" for establishing the first psychology laboratory?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• William James

• John Watson

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the potential for personal growth and the role of unique perceptions in guiding behavior and mental processes?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Psychoanalytic

The school of thought that focuses on how mental and behavioral processes function to enable organisms to adapt, survive, and flourish is known as:

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

Which psychologist is best known for his work in classical conditioning with dogs?

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• John B. Watson

• Albert Bandura

The approach to psychology that focuses on the organization of perception and thinking in a "whole" sense rather than on the individual elements of perception is:

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Gestalt psychology

• Cognitive psychology

Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?

• Carl Rogers

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

Which school of thought in psychology emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the processes of learning?

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalytic

Which early psychologist developed the theory of structuralism and used introspection as a method to explore the human mind?

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Edward Titchener

• John Dewey

The cognitive revolution in the 1960s involved a shift in focus to:

• The role of unconscious processes

• Observable behavior

• Mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving

• Social and cultural influences

Which of the following psychologists is associated with behaviorism and the "Little Albert" experiment?

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

• Ivan Pavlov