Early Theories
This theory, founded by Wilhelm Wundt, focused on analyzing the basic elements of consciousness.
What is structuralism?
This psychologist is considered the father of modern psychology and established the first psychology lab in 1879
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
Ivan Pavlov's experiment with dogs helped establish this concept, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a reflex response
What is classical conditioning?
Sigmund Freud's theory emphasized the importance of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences
What is psychoanalysis?
This Swiss psychologist developed a theory of cognitive development in children
Who is Jean Piaget?
This experiment by B.F. Skinner demonstrated the role of reinforcement in learning
What is operant conditioning?
William James is known for founding this school of thought, which focused on how mental activities help organisms adapt to their environment
What is functionalism?
Known for his work on the unconscious mind and dream analysis, this Austrian psychologist founded psychoanalysis
Who is Sigmund Freud?
In 1890, William James published a groundbreaking book on psychology titled this:
What is The Principles of Psychology?
This psychological approach emphasizes observable behaviors over internal mental states
What is behaviorism?
This American psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs and is associated with humanistic psychology
Who is Abraham Maslow?
This famous 1963 experiment by Stanley Milgram demonstrated the power of authority in electing obedience, even in harmful situations
What is the Milgram Experiment?
This early theory, promoted by Edward Titchener, used introspection as a key method to explore consciousness
What is structuralism?
This Russian physiologists work on classical conditioning laid the groundwork for behaviorism
Who is Ivan Pavlov?
in 1905, this intelligence test was developed by Alfred Binet to identify children who needed educational assistance
What is the Binet-Simon scale?