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Who is credited with building the first psychological laboratory to measure the 'atoms of the mind'?
Who is credited with building the first psychological laboratory to measure the 'atoms of the mind'?
- John Locke
- William James
- Wilhelm Wundt (correct)
- Francis Bacon
Which school of thought in psychology was concerned with the structure of the mind?
Which school of thought in psychology was concerned with the structure of the mind?
- Structuralism (correct)
- Empiricism
- Behaviorism
- Functionalism
Who is known for the concept that the mind is a 'blank slate' at birth, with knowledge coming from experience?
Who is known for the concept that the mind is a 'blank slate' at birth, with knowledge coming from experience?
- John Locke (correct)
- William James
- Wilhelm Wundt
- Rene Descartes
Which psychologist is famous for making psychology the study of observable behavior, rather than focusing on sensations?
Which psychologist is famous for making psychology the study of observable behavior, rather than focusing on sensations?
Which psychological perspective focused on early mental processes?
Which psychological perspective focused on early mental processes?
In the Nature vs Nurture debate, differences in behavioral traits are argued to develop through:
In the Nature vs Nurture debate, differences in behavioral traits are argued to develop through:
Who among the historical figures mentioned argued that evolution shapes behaviors?
Who among the historical figures mentioned argued that evolution shapes behaviors?
Which type of psychologist is involved in preventing disease and promoting health?
Which type of psychologist is involved in preventing disease and promoting health?
What is a common limitation of intuition, as mentioned in the text?
What is a common limitation of intuition, as mentioned in the text?
Which research technique involves observing behavior in a natural setting without intervention?
Which research technique involves observing behavior in a natural setting without intervention?
What was the primary focus of structuralism in psychology?
What was the primary focus of structuralism in psychology?
Who among the historical figures mentioned introduced the idea that sensations and perceptions are separable?
Who among the historical figures mentioned introduced the idea that sensations and perceptions are separable?
Which psychologist, mentioned in the text, emphasized that the mind is entirely distinct from the body and that spirits flow through nerves to muscles?
Which psychologist, mentioned in the text, emphasized that the mind is entirely distinct from the body and that spirits flow through nerves to muscles?
Who was the first woman president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a student of Edward Titchener?
Who was the first woman president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a student of Edward Titchener?
What distinguishes humanistic psychology from Freudian philosophy and behaviorism?
What distinguishes humanistic psychology from Freudian philosophy and behaviorism?
Which levels of analysis are integrated into the biopsychosocial approach?
Which levels of analysis are integrated into the biopsychosocial approach?
What does the cognitive neuroscience field contribute to?
What does the cognitive neuroscience field contribute to?
Which type of psychologist would be most interested in studying behavior changes related to age?
Which type of psychologist would be most interested in studying behavior changes related to age?
What is a key aspect of the scientific attitude mentioned in the text?
What is a key aspect of the scientific attitude mentioned in the text?
In psychology, what does a theory primarily aim to do?
In psychology, what does a theory primarily aim to do?
