Early History
Structuralism vs Functionalism
Behaviorism + Humanism
Freud
Modern History
100

When was the birthday of psychology?

1879

100

This was the first school of psychology

Structuralism

100

What is behaviorism?

What is humanism? 

Based on the idea that scientific psychology should only study observable behavior


Emphasizes the unique qualities of humans, especially their freedom and their potential for personal growth. Looks at the whole human.

100

What is Freud considered the father of?

Father of Psychoanalysis

100

What event caused a surge in professional psychology?

WWII

200

Who is the father of psychology and what is he known for?

Wilhelm Wundt + the first psychology lab

200

Explain the goal of Structuralism

Break down mental processes into its most basic elements.

200

Who founded Behaviorism? What model of behavior did he use?

John B. Watson

Stimulus - Response Model

200

What image is used to model Freud's theory about the mind?

Iceberg

200

What is the largest specialty in psychology?

Clinical Psychology

300

What did early psychology focus heavily on for their findings?

Consciousness + Introspection

300

Explain the goal of functionalism

Focused on the purpose of consciousness/behavior and mental processes

Emphasized how the mind helps people adapt to their environment

300

What other psychologist emphasized behaviorism? How did they study it? (What did he create to study) 

B.F. Skinner 

Skinner Box

300

Define Psychoanalysis

Theory of human behavior that focuses on uncovering and interpreting unconscious desires, thoughts, and motivations that influence a person's behavior and mental health

300

This type of psychology focuses on helping people with everyday problems (stress, relationships, career, school adjustment)

Counseling Psychology

400

Where was the first lab created?

University of Leipzig, Germany

400

Explain this as a functionalist:

You feel scared as you hear footsteps walking behind you late at night.

The fear is a survival instinct: It’s a protective response. 

The emotion triggers physical changes (like increased heart rate and alertness) that prepare your body to react to potential danger.

400

Who are the two major humanists? What did one of them create?


Carl Rodgers + Abraham Maslow 

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

400

What are the three parts of personality? Explain what each of them do.

ID - Instincts Desires

Superego - Moral Conscience

Ego - Mediator

400

Explain Social Psychology and give an example of something they might research.

The study of how people think, feel, and act when they’re around others. It looks at things like peer pressure, group behavior, and how people influence each other.

500

Who are the two psychologists credited with the creation of Structuralism?

Wilhelm Wundt + Edward Titchener

500

Who won? Why?

Functionalism is considered to be the winner because it’s practical orientation paved the way for the development of behaviorism and applied psychology

500

What was the experiment conducted by John B. Watson? Explain what it was and the purpose.


The Little Albert Experiment: To show that emotions can be learned. He made a baby named Albert afraid of a white rat by pairing it with a loud, scary noise. After that, Albert became scared of the rat and even other white things.

500

Name 4 Defense Mechanisms and describe at least 2 of them.

Repression: Pushing painful memories out of awareness

Denial: Refusing to accept uncomfortable reality

Projection: Blaming others for your own feelings

Rationalization: Making logical excuses for emotional decisions

Intellectualization: converting a threatening trait or thought into a cold, intellectual fact

Displacement: redirecting an unwanted impulse towards someone or something else

Reaction Formation: convincing yourself the opposite of what is  true

Regression: moving back to a lower stage of development

Sublimation: Using unacceptable behaviors and turning them into acceptable activities

500

Describe Developmental Psychology:

Developmental psychology is the study of how people grow and change throughout their lives — from babies to adults. It looks at physical, mental, and emotional changes over time.

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