CSCC Intro to Psychology 1100 Exam 1
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of mental processes and behavior
Wilhelm Wundt - CORRECT ANSWER - the father of psychology in Germany and taught
the first psychology class.
In 1874 he opened the first psychology lab
He believed the mind was made of sensations and feelings.
Introspection - CORRECT ANSWER - Reflection of own conscious thoughts and feelings.
Structuralism - CORRECT ANSWER - the breakdown of the structure of mental processes
Edward Titchener - CORRECT ANSWER - Student of Wilhelm Wundt; founder of
Structuralist school of psychology.
William James - CORRECT ANSWER - father of psychology in the U.S
Behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER - observable behaviors that can be measured. We are
products of our own environment
Four main functions of behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - - Avoidance
- Seeking attention
- Seeking access to things (Manipulation)
- Sensory stimulation
, Syngman Freud - CORRECT ANSWER - Studied nerves in the brain/nerve disorders
Psychoanalysis - CORRECT ANSWER - how our unconscious thoughts influence our
behaviors that occur automatically.
Johan Watson - CORRECT ANSWER - suggested that we should predict the study of
behavior
Ivan Palov - CORRECT ANSWER - believed behavior is described through stimulus and
response association, invented "classical conditioning"
classical conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER - an automatic unlearned response, the
stimulus and response
happened naturally.
B.F Skinner - CORRECT ANSWER - believed stimulus response behavior could be
reinforced.
Humanism - CORRECT ANSWER - invented by Carls Rogers which means we are all
basically good people. (development of personality)
Self Concept/Self Reflection - CORRECT ANSWER - how we see ourselves.
Self-actualization - CORRECT ANSWER - finding your personal growth and full potential
Multiculturalism - CORRECT ANSWER - influence of culture and behavior
Evolutionary Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to change, inheritable traits-
passed down by our ancestors
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - the study of mental processes and behavior
Wilhelm Wundt - CORRECT ANSWER - the father of psychology in Germany and taught
the first psychology class.
In 1874 he opened the first psychology lab
He believed the mind was made of sensations and feelings.
Introspection - CORRECT ANSWER - Reflection of own conscious thoughts and feelings.
Structuralism - CORRECT ANSWER - the breakdown of the structure of mental processes
Edward Titchener - CORRECT ANSWER - Student of Wilhelm Wundt; founder of
Structuralist school of psychology.
William James - CORRECT ANSWER - father of psychology in the U.S
Behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER - observable behaviors that can be measured. We are
products of our own environment
Four main functions of behavior - CORRECT ANSWER - - Avoidance
- Seeking attention
- Seeking access to things (Manipulation)
- Sensory stimulation
, Syngman Freud - CORRECT ANSWER - Studied nerves in the brain/nerve disorders
Psychoanalysis - CORRECT ANSWER - how our unconscious thoughts influence our
behaviors that occur automatically.
Johan Watson - CORRECT ANSWER - suggested that we should predict the study of
behavior
Ivan Palov - CORRECT ANSWER - believed behavior is described through stimulus and
response association, invented "classical conditioning"
classical conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER - an automatic unlearned response, the
stimulus and response
happened naturally.
B.F Skinner - CORRECT ANSWER - believed stimulus response behavior could be
reinforced.
Humanism - CORRECT ANSWER - invented by Carls Rogers which means we are all
basically good people. (development of personality)
Self Concept/Self Reflection - CORRECT ANSWER - how we see ourselves.
Self-actualization - CORRECT ANSWER - finding your personal growth and full potential
Multiculturalism - CORRECT ANSWER - influence of culture and behavior
Evolutionary Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - ability to change, inheritable traits-
passed down by our ancestors
