Psych. Basics
Who is considered the “father of psychology” and opened the first psychology lab?
Wilhelm Wundt
Who is known as the “father of sociology”?
Auguste Comte
Psychology studies the __________, while sociology studies __________.
Psychology = individual mind/behavior; Sociology = groups/society
What does behaviorism focus on: unconscious thoughts, observable behaviors, or dreams?
Observable behaviors
Which sociologist studied suicide and linked it to social factors like isolation?
Emile Durkheim
Give one modern real-world application of psychology OR sociology.
Therapy, marketing, sports psychology, education policy, criminology, social media research.
Which psychologist studied dogs to discover classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
Which theorist focused on class struggle and inequality?
Karl Marx
How can misinformation harm understanding of psychology or sociology?
Spreads stigma about mental health, creates stereotypes about groups, prevents accurate policies, or misleads public opinion.
A teenager struggles with anxiety before exams. Using both psychology and sociology, explain one psychological factor and one sociological factor that might contribute to their stress.
Psychological factor: fear of failure, perfectionism, or negative thought patterns.
Sociological factor: pressure from school system, family expectations, or social media comparisons.