d) Sigmund Freud
Consider This: The attention to objectivity and the establishment of the first true experimental laboratory in psychology is why this psychologist is known as the father of psychology. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
Topic: The History of Psychology
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology. (1)
EOM Q1.1.3
Which of the following early psychologists would have been most likely to agree with the statement, “The study of the mind should focus on how it functions in everyday life”?
a) William James
b) Wilhelm Wundt
Consider This: This psychologist focused on how the mind allows people to work, play, and adapt to their surroundings. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
c) John Watson
Consider This: This psychologist focused on how the mind allows people to work, play, and adapt to their surroundings. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
d) Sigmund Freud
Consider This: This psychologist focused on how the mind allows people to work, play, and adapt to their surroundings. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
Topic: The History of Psychology
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology. (1)
EOM Q1.1.4
Who was the first woman to complete the coursework for a doctorate at Harvard University?
a) Mary Whiton Calkins
b) Mary Cover Jones
Consider This: She eventually established a psychological laboratory at Wellesley College. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
c) Margaret Washburn
Consider This: She eventually established a psychological laboratory at Wellesley College. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
d) Ruth Howard
Consider This: She eventually established a psychological laboratory at Wellesley College. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
Topic: The History of Psychology
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology. (1)
EOM Q1.1.5
Which early perspective tried to return to a focus on scientific inquiry by ignoring the study of consciousness?
a) behaviorism
b) functionalism
Consider This: This perspective focused on behavior that could be directly seen and measured. LO 1.2 Summarize the basic ideas and the important people behind the early approaches known as Gestalt, psychoanalysis, and behaviorism.
c) psychoanalysis
Consider This: This perspective focused on behavior that could be directly seen and measured. LO 1.2 Summarize the basic ideas and the important people behind the early approaches known as Gestalt, psychoanalysis, and behaviorism.
d) Gestalt
Consider This: This perspective focused on behavior that could be directly seen and measured. LO 1.2 Summarize the basic ideas and the important people behind the early approaches known as Gestalt, psychoanalysis, and behaviorism.
Topic: The History of Psychology
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.2 Summarize the basic ideas and the important people behind the early approaches known as Gestalt, psychoanalysis, and behaviorism. (2)
Quiz: 1.3-1.4 The Field of Psychology Today
Multiple Choice Single Select
EOM Q1.2.1
Which of the following perspectives focuses on the biological bases of universal mental characteristics?
a) evolutionary