Psychology Pioneers
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Which psychologist's theory of language acquisition emphasizes universal grammar and maintains that humans have a built-in readiness to learn language?

  • Noam Chomsky (correct)
  • Daniel Goleman
  • Wolfgang Köhler
  • Hermann Ebbinghaus
  • Who demonstrated that learning is more effective when spaced out over time, and that forgetting happens most rapidly right after learning occurs?

  • Francis Galton
  • Hermann Ebbinghaus (correct)
  • Howard Gardner
  • Alfred Binet
  • Which psychologist is known for their work on the concept of emotional intelligence?

  • Elizabeth Loftus
  • Noam Chomsky
  • Wolfgang Köhler
  • Daniel Goleman (correct)
  • Who founded the field of psychometrics and developed the idea of nature versus nurture?

    <p>Francis Galton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist conducted research on chimpanzees, demonstrating the use of insight to solve problems?

    <p>Wolfgang Köhler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences to expand upon traditional conceptions of intelligence?

    <p>Howard Gardner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of human short-term memory according to Miller?

    <p>Storing between five and nine pieces of information at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist's theory of intelligence emphasizes the role of culture in cognitive development?

    <p>Lev Vygotsky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the concept of IQ and created early IQ tests?

    <p>Lewis Terman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychologist's theory of intelligence proposes that there are seven separate mental abilities?

    <p>L.L. Thurstone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed modern IQ tests with subscores for different mental abilities?

    <p>David Wechsler</p> Signup and view all the answers

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