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Who pioneered the school of thought known as structuralism in psychology?

  • James
  • John Watson
  • Wilhelm Wundt (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Which school of thought in psychology emphasized the observation of objective behavior?

  • Gestalt psychology
  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • Cognitivism
  • Functionalism
  • Who delved into the depths of the unconscious and the subconscious, significantly influencing the future trajectory of psychology?

  • Wilhelm Wundt
  • Sigmund Freud (correct)
  • John Watson
  • William James
  • What was the focus of functionalism in psychology?

    <p>The functions of the mind and its role in adapting to the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancements had a profound impact on psychology in the 20th century?

    <p>Advancements in imaging techniques for studying brain activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 20th century witnessed the rise of numerous other schools of thought, including behaviorism, gestalt psychology, cognitivism, and more. Each contributed to the understanding of human behavior and thought processes. For instance, behaviorism emphasized the observation of ______ behavior.

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

    Its roots can be traced back to ancient times when philosophers pondered questions about the nature of the ______.

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

    In the early 19th century, various schools of thought defined the major directions of psychology. Structuralism, pioneered by Wilhelm Wundt, aimed to study the structure of the ______ through the analysis of its component parts.

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

    On the other hand, functionalism, advocated by James, focused on the functions of the ______ and its role in adapting to the environment.

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

    The history of psychology is a fascinating journey through the evolution of scientific inquiries into the human ______ and behavior.

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    Study Notes

    Pioneers and Schools of Thought in Psychology

    • Wilhelm Wundt pioneered the school of thought known as structuralism in psychology.
    • Behavioral school of thought in psychology emphasized the observation of objective behavior.

    psychoanalysis

    • Sigmund Freud delved into the depths of the unconscious and the subconscious, significantly influencing the future trajectory of psychology.

    Functionalism

    • The focus of functionalism in psychology was on the functions of the mind and its role in adapting to the environment.

    20th Century Advancements

    • Technological advancements in the 20th century had a profound impact on psychology.

    Developments in Psychology

    • The 20th century witnessed the rise of numerous other schools of thought, including behaviorism, gestalt psychology, cognitivism, and more, each contributing to the understanding of human behavior and thought processes.
    • Behaviorism emphasized the observation of objective behavior.

    Ancient Roots

    • Philosophers in ancient times pondered questions about the nature of the mind.

    19th Century Directions

    • In the early 19th century, various schools of thought defined the major directions of psychology.
    • Structuralism, pioneered by Wilhelm Wundt, aimed to study the structure of the mind through the analysis of its component parts.
    • Functionalism, advocated by James, focused on the functions of the mind and its role in adapting to the environment.

    History of Psychology

    • The history of psychology is a fascinating journey through the evolution of scientific inquiries into the human mind and behavior.

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