Psychology Test questions and
answers graded A+
Define Psychology - ANS✅✅the systematic study of behavior and experience ( perceptions and
sensations) spirit, soul, mind.
The Parent Disciplines of Psychology - ANS✅✅it should be its own science, not a mix of different
disciplines.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt - ANS✅✅(1832 -1920) "the Founder" the study of consciousness and
introspection. - first lab established in 1879 (germany)
Who is G. Stanley Hall - ANS✅✅(1846 - 1924) " The Three 1st Man"
1st lab in U.S. 1883 ( John Hopkins University )
1st psychology journal 1892
1st president of the APA
Define Structuralism - ANS✅✅To analyze consciousness into its basic elements and investigate
how these elements are related,Concerning sensation and perception in vision, hearing, and touch
using the method of introspection - systematic self observation of ones own conscious experience.
(Edward Titchner)
Define Functionalism - ANS✅✅investigate the function or purpose of consciousness rather than its
structure. (William James) no way to analyse the stream of consciousness.
Who is Freud? - ANS✅✅(1856 - 1939) (freudian slips) founded the psychoanalytic school of
thought.
What is Psychoanalysis - ANS✅✅attempts to explain personality motivation and mental disorders
by focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior,
Who is John Watson? - ANS✅✅(1878 -1958) Behaviorism, he wanted a radical change to abandon
the study of consciousness enjoy the power of verifiability!
, Define Behaviorism - ANS✅✅theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific
psychology should study only observable behavior, what can you see/ touch?? response or activity
by an organism.
Nature Vs. Nurture - ANS✅✅Nature: behavior is determined by genetic inheritance
Nurture: behavior is determined by environment and experience.
Who is B.F. Skinner - ANS✅✅(1904 - 1990) operant conditioning - positive/negative outcomes,
how is behavior repeated?? environmental factors mold behavior an external stimuli, free will is and
illusion.
Who is Carl Rogers - ANS✅✅(1902 - 1987) Optimism! Humanism- humans are unique not like
animals. pioneered a new approach called person centered therapy.
Define Humanism - ANS✅✅emphasizes the unique qualities of humans especially their freedom
and their potential for personal growth
Who is Abraham Maslow - ANS✅✅( 1908 - 1970) Hierarchy of Human Needs! we are not pawns of
animal heritage or environmental circumstances. studied Model Humans - self actualization.
What are the levels and components of
Maslow's pyramid? - ANS✅✅psychological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization ( only
a few people in the world have made it to self actualization.)
What is clinical psychology? - ANS✅✅concerned with and treatment of psychological problems
and disorders. psychotherapy assessment of mental illness and testing.
What is cognitive psychology? - ANS✅✅mental process in acquiring knowledge, methods to
studying mental events.
What is cultural psychology? - ANS✅✅an increase in cultural diversity calls for cross cultural
research. the study of how cultural events affect human behavior and mental experience
What is evolutionary psychology? - ANS✅✅explains behavior in terms of the adaptive value.
answers graded A+
Define Psychology - ANS✅✅the systematic study of behavior and experience ( perceptions and
sensations) spirit, soul, mind.
The Parent Disciplines of Psychology - ANS✅✅it should be its own science, not a mix of different
disciplines.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt - ANS✅✅(1832 -1920) "the Founder" the study of consciousness and
introspection. - first lab established in 1879 (germany)
Who is G. Stanley Hall - ANS✅✅(1846 - 1924) " The Three 1st Man"
1st lab in U.S. 1883 ( John Hopkins University )
1st psychology journal 1892
1st president of the APA
Define Structuralism - ANS✅✅To analyze consciousness into its basic elements and investigate
how these elements are related,Concerning sensation and perception in vision, hearing, and touch
using the method of introspection - systematic self observation of ones own conscious experience.
(Edward Titchner)
Define Functionalism - ANS✅✅investigate the function or purpose of consciousness rather than its
structure. (William James) no way to analyse the stream of consciousness.
Who is Freud? - ANS✅✅(1856 - 1939) (freudian slips) founded the psychoanalytic school of
thought.
What is Psychoanalysis - ANS✅✅attempts to explain personality motivation and mental disorders
by focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior,
Who is John Watson? - ANS✅✅(1878 -1958) Behaviorism, he wanted a radical change to abandon
the study of consciousness enjoy the power of verifiability!
, Define Behaviorism - ANS✅✅theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific
psychology should study only observable behavior, what can you see/ touch?? response or activity
by an organism.
Nature Vs. Nurture - ANS✅✅Nature: behavior is determined by genetic inheritance
Nurture: behavior is determined by environment and experience.
Who is B.F. Skinner - ANS✅✅(1904 - 1990) operant conditioning - positive/negative outcomes,
how is behavior repeated?? environmental factors mold behavior an external stimuli, free will is and
illusion.
Who is Carl Rogers - ANS✅✅(1902 - 1987) Optimism! Humanism- humans are unique not like
animals. pioneered a new approach called person centered therapy.
Define Humanism - ANS✅✅emphasizes the unique qualities of humans especially their freedom
and their potential for personal growth
Who is Abraham Maslow - ANS✅✅( 1908 - 1970) Hierarchy of Human Needs! we are not pawns of
animal heritage or environmental circumstances. studied Model Humans - self actualization.
What are the levels and components of
Maslow's pyramid? - ANS✅✅psychological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization ( only
a few people in the world have made it to self actualization.)
What is clinical psychology? - ANS✅✅concerned with and treatment of psychological problems
and disorders. psychotherapy assessment of mental illness and testing.
What is cognitive psychology? - ANS✅✅mental process in acquiring knowledge, methods to
studying mental events.
What is cultural psychology? - ANS✅✅an increase in cultural diversity calls for cross cultural
research. the study of how cultural events affect human behavior and mental experience
What is evolutionary psychology? - ANS✅✅explains behavior in terms of the adaptive value.
