History of Psychology: Structuralism, Functionalism, and New Science
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Who is credited with establishing the first journal devoted to publishing on psychology?

  • John Watson
  • Wiliam Wundt (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Edward Titchener
  • Which psychologist treats mental disorders and is known for the psychoanalytic explanation of personality, motivation, and mental disorders?

  • John Watson
  • Sigmund Freud (correct)
  • William James
  • Edward Titchener
  • Who conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment, where a child was conditioned to fear white objects by associating them with a loud noise?

  • B.F. Skinner
  • Edward Titchener
  • John Watson (correct)
  • William James
  • Who believed that psychology should investigate the function or purpose of consciousness?

    <p>William James</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist believed that inner mental processes cannot be studied scientifically and are a waste of time?

    <p>B.F. Skinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established structuralism and aimed to identify the fundamental components of conscious experience?

    <p>Edward Titchener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for creating the real-self and ideal-self concepts?

    <p>Carl Rogers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective emphasizes that the unconsciousness determines behavior?

    <p>Psychoanalytic psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to humanism, what determines behavior in humans?

    <p>Unique aspects and free will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective focuses on how humans mentally process information?

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

    Who launched the concept of positive psychology, emphasizing positive experiences?

    <p>Martin Seligman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme in psychology suggests that behavior is shaped by cultural heritage?

    <p>Theme 5: Behavior shaped by culture heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the evolutionary perspective, what determines behavioral patterns in humans and animals?

    <p>How they evolve on behavioral patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective believes that behavior is determined by the effects of the environment?

    <p>Behavioral psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of human existence does positive psychology seek to understand?

    <p>Positive individual traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered principal contributors to the field of evolutionary psychology?

    <p>David Buss, Martin Daly, Margo Wilson, Leda Cosmides, John Tooby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with establishing the first journal devoted to publishing on psychology?

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

    Which psychologist is known for treating mental disorders and providing a psychoanalytic explanation of personality, motivation, and mental disorders?

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

    Who conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment, conditioning a child to fear white objects by associating them with a loud noise?

    <p>John Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to behaviorism, who believed that inner mental processes cannot be studied scientifically and are a waste of time?

    <p>John Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wanted to identify the fundamental components of conscious experience and established structuralism in psychology?

    <p>Edward Titchener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to functionalism, who believed that psychology should investigate the function or purpose of consciousness?

    <p>William James</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main belief of humanism?

    <p>All humans have free will and will fulfill their full potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for creating the real-self and ideal-self concepts in psychology?

    <p>Carl Rogers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective emphasizes that behavior is shaped by culture heritage?

    <p>Humanistic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the evolutionary perspective, what determines behavioral patterns in humans and animals?

    <p>Inherited genetic traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological perspective believes that inner mental processes cannot be studied scientifically and are a waste of time?

    <p>Behavioral perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist treats mental disorders and is known for the psychoanalytic explanation of personality, motivation, and mental disorders?

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

    Who launched the concept of positive psychology, emphasizing positive experiences?

    <p>Martin Seligman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of interest does positive psychology seek to understand?

    <p><strong>Positive</strong> individual traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to humanism, what determines behavior in humans?

    <p><strong>Free will</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme in psychology suggests that behavior is determined by many causes?

    <p><strong>Theme 4: Behavior determined by many causes</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Founders and Contributors

    • Wilhelm Wundt is credited with establishing the first journal devoted to publishing on psychology.
    • Sigmund Freud is the psychologist who treats mental disorders and is known for the psychoanalytic explanation of personality, motivation, and mental disorders.
    • John B. Watson conducted the famous 'Little Albert' experiment, where a child was conditioned to fear white objects by associating them with a loud noise.

    Psychological Perspectives

    • Functionalism: William James believed that psychology should investigate the function or purpose of consciousness.
    • Structuralism: Wilhelm Wundt established structuralism and aimed to identify the fundamental components of conscious experience.
    • Behaviorism: John B. Watson believed that inner mental processes cannot be studied scientifically and are a waste of time.
    • Humanism: Carl Rogers believed that behavior in humans is determined by self-actualization and personal growth.
    • Psychoanalytic: Sigmund Freud's perspective emphasizes that the unconsciousness determines behavior.
    • Cognitive: This perspective focuses on how humans mentally process information.
    • Evolutionary: This perspective suggests that behavioral patterns in humans and animals are determined by evolutionary adaptations.
    • Cultural: This theme in psychology suggests that behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

    Positive Psychology

    • Martin Seligman launched the concept of positive psychology, emphasizing positive experiences.
    • Positive psychology seeks to understand the area of human flourishing and well-being.

    Key Concepts

    • Carl Rogers is responsible for creating the real-self and ideal-self concepts.
    • The evolutionary perspective suggests that behavioral patterns in humans and animals are determined by evolutionary adaptations.
    • David Buss and Robert Trivers are considered principal contributors to the field of evolutionary psychology.

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