Study Hall #2 Roots of Psychology

What is the significance of understanding the history of psychology?

• It helps us understand why the field is structured the way it is.

• It reveals the complex nature of historical figures in psychology.

• It shows how past events continue to influence current psychological practices.

• All of the above.

What is a key characteristic of Indigenous Psychology?

• It focuses on applying European and North American psychological perspectives globally.

• It emphasizes the separation of human existence from the natural world.

• It recognizes the interconnectedness of human existence and the natural world.

• It primarily uses Western scientific methods for healing.

Which of the following individuals was the first Black American to earn a PhD in psychology and founded the Howard University Psychology Department?

• Mamie Clark

• Kenneth Clark

• Francis Cecil Sumner

• Marcus Garvey

How did Functionalism differ from Structuralism in its approach to psychology?

• Functionalism focused on observing sensations and thoughts, while Structuralism focused on reaction times.

• Functionalism aimed to understand how mental processes help people adapt to their environment, unlike Structuralism's focus on basic elements of consciousness.

• Structuralism was pioneered by William James, whereas Functionalism was developed by Wilhelm Wundt.

• Functionalism was primarily concerned with the unconscious mind, a concept not explored by Structuralism.

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What does the term "Gestalt" literally mean in psychology?

• An organized whole

• Individual parts

• Sensory information

• Complex systems

Which school of thought, prominent in the 1900s, utilized experiments to understand the brain and behavior, featuring figures like Ivan Pavlov and B.F. Skinner?

• Psychoanalysis

• Gestalt Psychology

• Behaviorism

• Humanistic Psychology

What was a primary focus of humanistic psychology concerning human motivation and behavior?

• Analyzing biological responses

• Understanding complex motivations beyond biological responses

• Studying reactions to stimuli

• Exploring unconscious desires

What is the term for the mid-20th century movement where mental hospitals and asylums began to close, shifting patient care away from these institutions?

• Transinstitutionalization

• Applied Psychology

• Deinstitutionalization

• Cognitive Psychology