Founders of Psychology Quiz

Who is considered the father of American psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• William James

Which psychologist is known for developing the method called the "talking cure"?

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• B. F. Skinner

What is the main focus of structuralism in psychology?

• The unconscious mind

• Observable behavior

• Basic elements of consciousness

• Reinforcement and punishment

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of operant behavior?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• B. F. Skinner

• John B. Watson

What did Sir Francis Galton believe explained psychological differences among people?

• Environment

• Heredity

• Experiences

• Reinforcement

What was the main idea behind John B. Watson's behaviorism?

• Focus on the unconscious mind

• Study of observable, measurable events

Which of the following was Wilhelm Wundt's method for examining thoughts, feelings, and emotions?

• Introspection

• Psychoanalysis

• Reinforcement

• Functionalism

What did William James focus on in his psychological studies?

• Basic elements of consciousness

• Relationship between experience and behavior

• Unconscious mind

• Observable behavior

Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis emphasized the importance of which of the following?

• Conscious thoughts

• Observable behavior

• Unconscious mind

• Heredity

Which psychologist is known for conditioning a small child to fear a white rat?

• B. F. Skinner

• Sir Francis Galton

• John B. Watson

• Sigmund Freud