Perspectives and Theories of Psychology - Multiple Choice Questions
D. III, II, I, IV
1. What is the correct chronological order of the following perspectives of psychology, from past to present? I. Behaviorism II. Psychoanalysis III. Structuralism IV. Humanism (A) I, II, III, IV (B) II, III, IV, I (C) I, IV, III, II (D) III, II, I, IV (E) III, II, IV, I
C. Humanism and Behaviorism
10. ______________________ Psychology both focus on observing human actions. A. Behaviorism and Strucuralism, B. Functionalism and Humanism C. Humanism and Behaviorism D. Psychoanalysis and Functionalism E. Structuralism and Functionalism
A. Behaviorism
11. ______________________ focuses on objective observations with no consideration for internal processes of individual. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
C. Humanism
12. ______________________ is the analysis of the basic elements that constitute the mind. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
C. Lateralization Theory
13. The _________________________ posits that each hemisphere of the brain has different functions. A. Longitudinal Theory B. Horizontal Theory C. Lateralization Theory D. Latitudinal Theory E. Vertical Integration Theory
E. All of the above
14. ___________________________ can be categorized as Humanist psychologists. A. Abraham Maslow B. Carl Rogers
F. All of the above
15. _________________________ can be categorized as Behaviorist psychologists. A. Ivan Pavlov B. B.F. Skinner C. John B. Watson D. Mary Cover Jones E. Albert Bandura F. All of the Above
E. All of the above
16. ________________________ can be categorized as Functionalist psychologists. A. William James B. Mary Calkins C. Francis Cecil Summer
E. All of the above
17. _______________________ can be categorized as Structuralism psychologists. A. William Wundt B. Edward Titchner C. Mary Washburn
F. All of the above.
18. _____________________ can be categorized as Psychoanalyst psychologists. A. Freud B. Horney C. Jung D. Erikson E. Adler F. All of the above.
B. Functionalism
2. ______________________ was an early school of thought promoted by Wm. James, Mary and James Calkins, and influenced by C. Darwin; explored how mental and behavioral processes function- how they enable the organism to adapt, survive, and flourish. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
B. Functionalism
3. ____________________ gives a general basis for formulating psychological theories that are not testable by controlled experiments. Surfaced as a result of structuralism and later helped lead to behaviorism. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
A. Behaviorism
4. ___________________ is based on the belief that behaviors can be measured, trained, and changed. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
C. Humanism
5. _________________ this perspective of psychology rose in response to what adherents saw in the limitations of psychoanalytic theories and behaviorism. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
E. Structuralism
6. _________________ is a theory of consciousness developed by Wilhelm Wundt and his student Edward Bradford Titchener. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
A. Behaviorism
7. The ________________ school of thought asserts that whereas one cannot measure or observe feelings, human actions can reveal emotions. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
C. Humanism
8. ________________ Psychology focussed on the current environment of the individual in determining the reasons for behaviors. It does not see looking into the past as sufficient to obtain a clear picture of the individual. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
E. Structuralism
9. ______________________ is the analysis of the basic elements that constitute the mind. A. Behaviorism B. Functionalism C. Humanism D. Psychoanalysis E. Structuralism
