Exploring Psychological Approaches

What is the primary focus of the approaches topic in the Psychology A-level?

• To explore the history of psychological disorders

• To examine various ways to explain behaviour

• To study the biological basis of behaviour

• To analyse the impact of technology on psychology

When did psychology begin to be recognised as a distinct field of study?

• Around 1600

• Around 1700

• Around 1880

• Around 1950

Which philosopher is mentioned as having roots in the development of psychology?

• Immanuel Kant

• René Descartes

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Who is noted for their work in the evolution of psychology during the period around 1880?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Wilhelm Wundt

• B.F. Skinner

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a historical figure related to the roots of psychology?

• John Locke

• René Descartes

• Aristotle

• Wilhelm Wundt

What time period is mentioned as having reports of early psychological practices?

• 2000 BC

• 4000 BC

• 6000 BC

• 8000 BC

Which philosopher is known for the idea of the mind as a "blank slate"?

• René Descartes

• John Locke

• Immanuel Kant

• Friedrich Nietzsche

Which approach in psychology focuses on the unconscious mind and childhood experiences?

• Behavioral approach

• Cognitive approach

• Humanistic approach

• Psychodynamic approach

What is a common method used in the cognitive approach to study mental processes?

• Introspection

• Experiments

• Case studies

• Surveys

Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior?

• Biological approach

• Behavioral approach

• Psychodynamic approach

• Cognitive approach