Philosophers
Psychological Approaches
Applied Psychology
Key Figures
Random 1980s Trivia
100
This philosopher believed the non-physical mind resided in the physical brain.
Who is Hippocrates?
100
This early approach to Psychology was interested in how certain behaviors and thought processes might aid in our environment.
What is Functionalism?
100
This type of psychologist focuses on how effective teaching and learning take place.
What is an Educational Psychologist?
100
This person is famous for having set up the first ever psychological laboratory.
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
100
This 1980s band is most famous for their song "Don't Stop Believing."
What is Journey?
200
This philosopher believed that we are a tabula rasa or “blank slate” written upon by experience.
Who is John Locke?
200
This early approach to Psychology was interested in painting a picture of how the mind worked by studying the components of thought through introspection.
What is Structuralism?
200
This type of psychologist focuses on acquiring and assessing psychological data.
What is a Psychometrician?
200
This person was the father of Psychoanalytic Psychology.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
200
This 1980s musical icon is famous for his songs "Purple Rain" and "Party Like It's 1999."
Who is Prince?
300
This philosopher said that who we are and what we know are innate.
Who is Plato?
300
This modern approach to Psychology is interested only in what can be directly observed: not in thought or memory.
What is Behaviorism?
300
This type of psychologist attempts to improve employee productivity and work environment through applying psychological principles to the workplace.
What is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist?
300
This person attempted to use introspection to build a picture of how the mind works.
Who is Edward Titchener?
300
This 1980s show featured Tony Danza serving as the housekeeper for a prominent female advertising executive named Angela Bowers.
What is "Who's the Boss?"
400
This philosopher believed in mind-body monism: that the mind is simply a reflection of the brain.
Who is Aristotle?
400
This modern approach to Psychology is interested in determining which of our behaviors and mental process are “downloads” from our culture.
What is Sociocultural Psychology?
400
This type of psychologist assesses and counsels students, consults with educators and parents, and performs behavioral intervention when necessary.
What is a School Psychologist?
400
This person developed functionalism and wrote the first ever Psychology textbook: Principles of Psychology.
Who is William James?
400
In this 1980s sitcom, an extraterrestrial from the planet Melmac makes a crash landing in the Tanner family's garage.
What is ALF?
500
This philosopher said, “I think, therefore I am.”
Who is Rene Decartes?
500
This modern approach to Psychology places great weight on the influence of childhood experiences in shaping behavior and mental processes.
What is Psychodynamic Psychology?
500
This type of psychologist helps athletes refine their focus and competition goals, increase motivation, and deal with anxiety and fear of failure.
What is a Sports Psychologist?
500
This person was mentored by William James, but was denied a Ph.D.
Who is Mary Whiton Calkins?
500
The title of this 1980s ballad contains the natural phenomenon we will witness today, as well as the classic line: "Once upon a time I was falling in love, now I'm only falling apart"
What is "Total Eclipse of the Heart"?
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