History of Psychology

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Who is considered the father of psychology?

  1. Sigmund Freud

  2. William James

  3. Wilhelm Wundt

  4. Carl Jung


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of psychology because he founded the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879.

What was the first school of psychology?

  1. Structuralism

  2. Functionalism

  3. Behaviorism

  4. Humanism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structuralism was the first school of psychology, founded by Wilhelm Wundt. It focused on breaking down mental processes into their basic elements.

Who is considered the father of functionalism?

  1. William James

  2. John Dewey

  3. Harvey Carr

  4. James Rowland Angell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William James is considered the father of functionalism, a school of psychology that focused on the function of mental processes in helping people adapt to their environment.

What was the main focus of behaviorism?

  1. Observable behavior

  2. Mental processes

  3. Unconscious mind

  4. Humanistic values


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Behaviorism, founded by John B. Watson, focused on the study of observable behavior, rather than mental processes.

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

  1. Sigmund Freud

  2. Carl Jung

  3. Alfred Adler

  4. Melanie Klein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sigmund Freud is considered the father of psychoanalysis, a school of psychology that focused on the role of the unconscious mind in human behavior.

What was the main focus of humanism?

  1. The individual's subjective experience

  2. Observable behavior

  3. The unconscious mind

  4. Humanistic values


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humanism, founded by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, focused on the individual's subjective experience and personal growth.

Which school of psychology emphasized the importance of culture and society in shaping human behavior?

  1. Cross-cultural psychology

  2. Social psychology

  3. Cultural psychology

  4. Transcultural psychology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural psychology emphasizes the influence of culture and society on human behavior and mental processes.

Who is considered the father of cognitive psychology?

  1. Jean Piaget

  2. Lev Vygotsky

  3. Jerome Bruner

  4. Donald Broadbent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean Piaget is considered the father of cognitive psychology, a school of psychology that focused on the study of mental processes, such as thinking, learning, and memory.

What was the main focus of existential psychology?

  1. The meaning of life

  2. The unconscious mind

  3. Observable behavior

  4. Humanistic values


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existential psychology, founded by Viktor Frankl and Rollo May, focused on the search for meaning in life and the human condition.

Which school of psychology emphasized the importance of free will and personal responsibility?

  1. Existential psychology

  2. Humanistic psychology

  3. Transpersonal psychology

  4. Positive psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existential psychology emphasizes the importance of free will, personal responsibility, and the search for meaning in life.

Who is considered the father of positive psychology?

  1. Martin Seligman

  2. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

  3. Ed Diener

  4. Barbara Fredrickson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martin Seligman is considered the father of positive psychology, a school of psychology that focuses on the study of human strengths and well-being.

What was the main focus of transpersonal psychology?

  1. Spiritual experiences

  2. The unconscious mind

  3. Observable behavior

  4. Humanistic values


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transpersonal psychology, founded by Stanislav Grof and Ken Wilber, focused on the study of spiritual experiences and altered states of consciousness.

Which school of psychology emphasized the importance of mindfulness and meditation?

  1. Transpersonal psychology

  2. Humanistic psychology

  3. Existential psychology

  4. Positive psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transpersonal psychology emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and the exploration of consciousness.

Who is considered the father of behavior modification?

  1. B.F. Skinner

  2. John B. Watson

  3. Ivan Pavlov

  4. Edward Thorndike


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B.F. Skinner is considered the father of behavior modification, a school of psychology that focuses on changing behavior through the use of reinforcement and punishment.

What was the main focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy?

  1. Changing thoughts and behaviors

  2. Exploring the unconscious mind

  3. Promoting self-actualization

  4. Enhancing spiritual experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, founded by Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis, focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health.

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