The Evolution of Psychology
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What was the primary focus of Wilhelm Wundt's Leipzig laboratory?

  • Investigating the structure of conscious experience (correct)
  • Developing psychological tests
  • Studying the nature of intelligence
  • Treating mental illnesses
  • Which psychologist is credited with developing the concept of classical conditioning?

  • Ivan Pavlov (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud
  • John Watson
  • B.F. Skinner
  • What was the primary goal of the structuralist movement in psychology?

  • To develop psychoanalytic theory
  • To study the structure of conscious experience (correct)
  • To promote behavioral therapy
  • To understand the unconscious mind
  • Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the '(Stream of Consciousness)'?

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

    What was the primary focus of the functionalist movement in psychology?

    <p>Practical applications of psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Founders of Psychology

    • Wilhelm Wundt's Leipzig laboratory primarily focused on introspection, examining conscious experience through systematic self-reflection.

    Classical Conditioning

    • Ivan Pavlov is credited with developing the concept of classical conditioning, a learning process where a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit an unconditioned response.

    Structuralist Movement

    • The primary goal of the structuralist movement in psychology was to break down conscious experience into its component parts, examining the basic components of conscious experience through introspection.

    Stream of Consciousness

    • William James is associated with the concept of the 'Stream of Consciousness', which focuses on the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations that make up conscious experience.

    Functionalist Movement

    • The primary focus of the functionalist movement in psychology was to understand the functions and purposes of consciousness, examining how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environment.

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    Explore the history of psychology and its key figures. Learn about the contributions of Wilhelm Wundt, classical conditioning, and the structuralist and functionalist movements.

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