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Psychology Unit 1 (A) Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is associated with structuralism (a school of psychology eventually found to have unreliable results that varied from person to person, as no consistent structural perceptions were found)?

a)

Wilhelm Wundt

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

BF Skinner

d)

William James

2.

Who is considered the "father of American psychology" and believed that sensations, simple emotions, and consciousness helped our ancestors survive?

a)

Wilhelm Wundt

b)

William James

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

BF Skinner

3.

Who is the "father of psychoanalysis" who believed that our behavior, thoughts, and perceptions have to do with our past and our primitive instincts?

a)

Wilhelm Wundt

b)

William James

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

BF Skinner

4.

Who developed the theory of operant conditioning (the idea that behavior is determined by its consequences) and was a founder of behaviorism?

a)

William James

b)

Wilhelm Wundt

c)

BF Skinner

d)

Sigmund Freud

5.

Who was a founder of the humanistic school of psychology and believed that acceptance and introspection could alleviate many of the issues that plagued patients who were lacking in emotional and social needs?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

BF Skinner

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Albert Bandera

6.

What is the theory of consciousness developed by Wilhelm Wundt (hint: a famous example included the study of the longer reaction time of hearing vs. perceiving sound)?

(a)  

7.

What school of thought was a direct outgrowth of Darwinian thinking, which focuses attention on the utility and purpose of behavior that has been modified over years of human existence?

(a)  

8.

This psychological practice comes from Sigmund Freud and is based on the idea of the "unconscious mind".

(a)  

9.

This branch of psychology was developed in the 1960 and focused on learned behaviors in response to stimuli and situations.

(a)  

10.

This psychological perspective emphasizes looking at the whole individual and stresses concepts such as free will, self-actualization, and the drives of love and acceptance.

(a)  

11.

This branch of psychology is based on the brain's thinking processes, like problem solving, intelligence, thinking, memory, etc.

(a)  

12.

This type of psychology helps people cope with crisis, and helps in adjusting to life transitions or making lifestyle changes.

(a)  

13.

This type of psychology studies humans across their lifespan and focuses on human growth and changes. The phrase "from womb to tomb" is associated with this type.

(a)  

14.

This type of psychology teaches how to harness the power of shifting the perspective to maximize the potential for happiness in many of our everyday behavior.

(a)  

15.

This type of psychology applies psychological concepts and techniques to help companies or organizations select employees, boost morale, design products, and improve business functioning.

(a)  

16.

This type of psychology focuses on three main areas: social thinking, social influence, and social behavior.

(a)  

17.

What psychologist is known for Social Learning Theory, or the idea that most human behavior is learned through observation, imitation, and modeling?

a)

William James

b)

Wilhelm Wundt

c)

Albert Bandera

d)

BF Skinner

e)

Aaron Beck

18.

What experiment is Albert Bandera most famous for?

a)

Boo bear

b)

Bobo doll

c)

Teddy bear

d)

Boohoo

19.

What type of therapy focuses on thoughts and behaviors, and includes learning how to manage stress and anxiety, learning relaxation techniques (deep breathing), identifying situations that are often avoided, and how to approach feared situations?

(a)