Famous Psychologists in History
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Which psychologist's work contributed to the growth of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, genetic epistemology, and education reform?

  • Albert Einstein
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Ivan Pavlov
  • Jean Piaget (correct)

Who is often referred to as the father of American psychology?

  • William James (correct)
  • Leon Festinger
  • Albert Bandura
  • Jean Piaget

What is the state of discomfort you feel when you hold two conflicting beliefs?

  • Cognitive dissonance (correct)
  • Classical conditioning
  • Cognitive revolution
  • Social comparison

Who developed the theory of social learning, which stresses the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling?

<p>Albert Bandura (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of classical conditioning, which influenced the rise of behaviorism in psychology?

<p>Ivan Pavlov (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist's work supported the belief that not all mental illnesses have physiological causes?

<p>Sigmund Freud (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the list of 10 famous psychologists?

<p>To offer a glimpse into some of the major theoretical outlooks that have influenced psychology and culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is B.F. Skinner's most notable contribution to psychology?

<p>The concept of operant conditioning and schedules of reinforcement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jean Piaget's most significant contribution to psychology?

<p>The theory of cognitive development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the study that was used as a guide to develop the list of 10 famous psychologists?

<p>The 100 Most Eminent Psychologists of the 20th Century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the psychological approach that B.F. Skinner advocated for?

<p>Behaviorism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of therapy techniques based on B.F. Skinner's theories?

<p>They are still used extensively today (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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