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What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

  • Esteem needs
  • Self-actualization (correct)
  • Safety needs
  • Social needs

    • What concept is Skinner primarily associated with in his psychological approach?

  • Cognitive dissonance
  • Client-centered therapy
  • Maslow's hierarchy of needs
  • Operant conditioning (correct)

    • Which approach did humanistic psychologists reject?

  • Cognitive psychology
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Reductionist experimentation (correct)
  • Behavioral modification

    • Which therapeutic technique is associated with Carl Rogers?

    <p>Client-centered therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Maslow's view on human motivation change with the fulfillment of basic needs?

    <p>Higher-level needs begin to motivate behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common feature do Maslow and Rogers share in their psychological perspectives?

    <p>Emphasis on the innate potential for good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of humanism, what does self-actualization refer to?

    <p>Achieving one's full potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research did humanistic psychologists largely emphasize?

    <p>Subjective and qualitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus of behaviorism as established by John B. Watson?

    <p>Controlling observable behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did behaviorists view the subject of study in psychology?

    <p>Exclusively through observable behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did B.F. Skinner contribute to the field of psychology?

    <p>He focused on reinforcement and punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is central to the understanding of Gestalt principles in psychology?

    <p>The whole is perceived differently from the sum of its parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological approach became prominent for its objective methods and experimentation?

    <p>Behaviorism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assumption did behaviorists make regarding animal models in research?

    <p>Animal models can predict human behavior reliably.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is seen as a significant challenge in studying consciousness according to Watson?

    <p>Objective analysis of the mind is deemed impossible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor did Skinner identify as crucial in affecting behavior?

    <p>Reinforcement and punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Wilhelm Wundt's primary goal in psychology?

    <p>To identify components of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method did Wilhelm Wundt develop for studying conscious experience?

    <p>Introspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does functionalism focus on in psychology?

    <p>How mental activities facilitate adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist is credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory?

    <p>Wilhelm Wundt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant difference between structuralism and functionalism?

    <p>Functionalism examines the whole mind; structuralism focuses on parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect was a common focal point for Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

    <p>Hysteria and neurosis in patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following did William James emphasize in his approach to psychology?

    <p>The function of mental activities for survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of introspection as used by both Wundt and James?

    <p>It relies exclusively on self-reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key features a therapist should display according to Rogers?

    <p>Unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Noam Chomsky's criticisms of the early behaviorist approach in psychology?

    <p>It overlooked the mental functioning of human beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title did Ulric Neisser publish that contributed to the field of cognitive psychology?

    <p>Cognitive Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term encompasses the interdisciplinary approach involving fields like anthropology and neuroscience?

    <p>Cognitive sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the biases of early psychology primarily have on society?

    <p>It marginalized the perspectives of non-white and non-male groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the cognitive revolution contribute to the understanding of psychology?

    <p>By integrating mental processes back into the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue did women and ethnic minorities face in the development of psychology?

    <p>They were often excluded from entering the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the cognitive revolution increased interest in the study of the mind?

    <p>Emergence of new perspectives in various scientific disciplines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the unconscious mind in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

    <p>It holds feelings and urges of which we are unaware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method did Freud popularize for accessing the unconscious mind?

    <p>Dream analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these represents a key idea in Freud's contributions to psychology?

    <p>Childhood experiences influence adult motivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main premise characterizes Gestalt psychology?

    <p>The whole of an experience is greater than the sum of its parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these techniques is often used in modern psychotherapy based on Freud's concepts?

    <p>Examining unconscious aspects of self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Freud's psychoanalytic theory highlight about motivations?

    <p>Motivations can create conflicts that affect behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the psychologists credited with the introduction of the Gestalt Principle?

    <p>Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Köhler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Freud describe the relationship between mental representations and behavior?

    <p>They guide our interactions with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Psychology

    • Wilhelm Wundt (1832–1920): Considered the "Father of Psychology," he established the first psychology laboratory in 1879 at the University of Leipzig. Wundt's approach, known as structuralism, aimed to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing conscious experience through introspection.

    • William James (1842–1910): First American psychologist who championed functionalism, emphasizing how mental activities help an organism adapt to its environment. He believed introspection, while valuable, should be complemented by objective measures and the study of concrete products of mental activities.

    • Sigmund Freud (1856–1939): An Austrian neurologist who pioneered psychoanalytic theory, focusing on the unconscious mind, early childhood experiences, and their influence on behavior. Freud's theories emphasize the role of the unconscious and the impact of early childhood experiences, and their significance in understanding adult motivations, personality development, and psychotherapy.

    • Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Köhler: These German psychologists, credited with introducing the Gestalt Principle, emphasized the importance of perceiving the whole rather than just the individual parts.

    • John B. Watson (1878–1958): A prominent American psychologist who championed behaviorism, focusing on observable behavior and its control. He believed that objective analysis of the mind was impossible and that psychology should focus solely on behavior. He used animals in experiments, assuming that what was learned in animal models could be applied to human behavior.

    • B.F. Skinner (1904–1990): An American psychologist who focused on how behavior was affected by its consequences, emphasizing reinforcement and punishment. His work, while influential, has been somewhat overshadowed by the rise of cognitive psychology.

    • Abraham Maslow (1908–1970): An American psychologist known for his hierarchy of human needs, which posits that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs can motivate behavior. He believed in the potential for self-actualization, where individuals achieve their full potential. His emphasis on the positive aspects of human nature is a cornerstone of humanistic psychology.

    • Carl Rogers (1902–1987): Another prominent humanistic psychologist who emphasized the potential for good in all people. His client-centered therapy focuses on the patient taking the lead in the therapeutic process, with the therapist providing unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathy.

    • The Cognitive Revolution: A shift in the 1950s that saw a renewed interest in the mind as a subject of scientific inquiry. This was fueled by developments in linguistics, neuroscience, and computer science. Noam Chomsky (1928–) was a key figure, arguing for the reintegration of mental functioning into psychology. The cognitive revolution emphasized interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with scientists in anthropology, linguistics, computer science, and neuroscience.

    • Feminist Psychology: A movement addressing the biases inherent in the history of psychology, which was dominated by Western, white, and male perspectives. This movement emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and diverse understanding of psychology to account for the experiences of women, ethnic minorities, and people of different sexual orientations.

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