Overview of Psychology Theories and Concepts

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Who is credited with the theory of Dualism?

Descartes

Which psychological theory focuses on how behavior helps individuals adapt to their environment?

Functionalism

Who are considered the major figures in the development of Behaviorism?

Watson & Skinner

Which subfield of psychology focuses on understanding mental processes such as memory, problem-solving, and decision-making?

Cognitive psychology

'Empiricism vs. nativism' is a debate related to which aspect of psychology?

The role of experience and innate knowledge in development

Which theory in psychology emphasizes the importance of studying how behavior helps individuals adapt to their environment?

Functionalism

In psychology, who are known for their contributions to the theory of Humanism?

Rogers, Maslow, and Seligman

Which psychologist is recognized for the concept of Experiential learning?

Vygotsky

The debate between Empiricism and Nativism in psychology primarily relates to:

The origins of knowledge and mental processes

Which approach in clinical practice combines different therapeutic techniques based on individual needs?

Eclectic approach

Explore the roots of psychology, understand key theories such as Dualism, Natural selection, Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Humanism, Cognitive psychology, Evolutionary psychology, Experiential learning, and more. Learn about different types of psychologists, subfields in psychology, and historical presence of female psychologists.

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