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History of Psychology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 38mins

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1.

Write only the names of various schools of psychology that contributed to the development of psychology as a separate discipline of study.

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2.

What are the contributions of the Upanishads to modern psychology? (Write answer in two to three sentences)

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3.

Provide only the names of some of the branches of science that contribute to psychology as a scientific discipline?

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4.

What did Socrates mean by 'Know Thyself'? Write in one sentence

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5.

What are the three parts of the soul according to Plato?

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6.

___believed that habits shape our character? (Fill in the blank)

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7.

What teachings do the Upanishads provide about the mind and self? Write in one or two sentences.

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8.

What was the contribution of Wilhelm Wundt to psychology?

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9.

How does modern psychology integrate multiple perspectives? Write in 1 or 2 sentences.

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10.

According to Plato, which part of the soul represents desires and instincts?

a)

Logos

b)

Thymos

c)

Epithymia

d)

Psyche

11.

Aristotle emphasised the importance of:

a)

Structuralism

b)

Dualism

c)

Habits and character

d)

Psychoanalysis

12.

The Upanishads mainly focused on:

a)

Sensory experiences

b)

Concept of self and consciousness

c)

Behavioural conditioning

d)

Reflex action

13.

Who introduced the concept of empiricism, stating that knowledge comes from sensory experience?

a)

Wilhelm Wundt

b)

John Locke

c)

William James

d)

Avicenna

14.

The first psychology laboratory was established in 1879 by:

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

Edward Titchener

c)

Wilhelm Wundt

d)

William James

15.

Structuralism was primarily concerned with:

a)

Purpose of behaviour

b)

Elements of consciousness

c)

The unconscious mind

d)

Social influences

16.

Freud’s psychoanalysis mainly emphasised:

a)

Observable behaviour

b)

Unconscious mind

c)

Self-actualisation

d)

Memory processes

17.

Which school of thought focused on observable behaviour and conditioning?

a)

Behaviourism

b)

Humanism

c)

Cognitivism

d)

Structuralism

18.

Cognitive psychology mainly studies:

a)

Instincts

b)

Reflexes

c)

Mental processes

d)

Moral development

19.

A counsellor uses mindfulness and meditation techniques to help clients cope with anxiety.

  • Which ancient cultural tradition is being reflected here?

  • Explain its relevance in today’s psychological practice. (Write in three to five sentences)

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20.

A scientist is studying memory processes by conducting experiments on how people recall words after distraction.

  • Which school of psychology does this represent?

  • (Write in one or two sentences)

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