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Foundations of Modern Psychology

Advanced Psychology

A collection of historical milestones and foundational facts in the development of psychology.

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10 Questions Easy Ages 15+ Nov 4, 2026

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1 Who established the first laboratory for psychological research in 1879?

A Sigmund Freud
B Wilhelm Wundt
C William James
D John B. Watson

2 Which historical perspective focused on the structure of the mind through introspection?

A Structuralism
B Functionalism
C Behaviorism
D Humanism

3 What was the primary focus of the school of thought known as Functionalism?

A The unconscious mind
B The purpose of consciousness
C The observation of behaviors
D The structure of sensations

4 Who is credited with founding the school of Psychoanalysis?

A Ivan Pavlov
B Carl Jung
C Sigmund Freud
D B.F. Skinner

5 In 1913, which psychologist published the 'behaviorist manifesto' titled 'Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It'?

A John B. Watson
B Abraham Maslow
C Edward Thorndike
D Jean Piaget

6 Which famous experiment demonstrated classical conditioning using dogs?

A Little Albert
B Skinner Box
C Pavlov's Dogs
D Stanford Prison Experiment

7 Which psychologist is known for developing the Hierarchy of Needs?

A Carl Rogers
B Abraham Maslow
C Gordon Allport
D Erik Erikson

8 What is the name of the movement that emerged in the 1950s as a reaction to behaviorism and psychoanalysis?

A Cognitive Psychology
B Humanistic Psychology
C Gestalt Psychology
D Evolutionary Psychology

9 Who is considered the 'father of American psychology' and wrote 'The Principles of Psychology'?

A William James
B G. Stanley Hall
C John Dewey
D James Rowland Angell

10 Which landmark study conducted by Albert Bandura in 1961 investigated observational learning?

A The Bobo doll experiment
B The Milgram experiment
C The Asch conformity study
D The Marshmallow test

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