Psychology Roots and Prespectives Quiz

Who developed the theory of structuralism and used introspection to study the human mind?

• Edward Titchener

• William James

• B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of unconscious motivations in behavior?

• Cognitive perspective

• Psychodynamic perspective

• Sociocultural perspective

• Evolutionary perspective

Who developed the theory of psychoanalysis and believed that unconscious drives and childhood experiences shape behavior?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Edward Titchener

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

Who studied intellectual development and contributed to the cognitive perspective in psychology?

• Jean Piaget

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• John B. Watson

Which perspective in psychology focuses on the unique potential for psychological growth in individuals?

• Biological perspective

• Humanistic perspective

• Psychodynamic perspective

• Evolutionary perspective

Who developed the theory of evolution and influenced the evolutionary perspective in psychology?

• Charles Darwin

• John Locke

• Rene Descartes

• William James

Which subfield of psychology focuses on behavior in the workplace and advises on organizational behavior?

• Industrial/organizational psychology

• Biological psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Social psychology

Who is considered the father of psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• Jean Piaget

Who is associated with the development of structuralism in psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Edward Titchener

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

Which perspective in psychology focuses on unconscious drives and early childhood experiences?

• Cognitive perspective

• Psychodynamic perspective

• Behavioral perspective

• Humanistic perspective