Origins of Psychology

What was the primary focus of Wundt's lab in Leipzig?

• To study animal behavior

• To explore the human mind through introspection

• To develop new psychological medications

• To analyze dream patterns

What does the term "structuralism" refer to in psychology?

• The study of brain structures

• The division of consciousness into thoughts, images, and sensations

• The analysis of social structures

• The examination of cultural norms

What is a key characteristic of scientific evaluation in psychology?

• Use of subjective opinions

• Controlled environment and standardization

• Reliance on anecdotal evidence

• Focus on historical analysis

Which approach in the 1950s made the study of the mind legitimate and scientific?

• Biological approach

• Cognitive approach

• Behavioral approach

• Psychoanalytic approach

What is a limitation of subjective data in psychological research?

• It is too expensive to collect

• It cannot be standardized

• General laws cannot be established as all cases are different

• It requires advanced technology

Who are two researchers associated with the 1900s behaviorist approach?

• Freud and Jung

• Watson and Skinner

• Piaget and Vygotsky

• Maslow and Rogers

What does the 1980s biological approach in psychology focus on?

• Dream analysis

• Observable behaviors and genetic testing

• Social interactions

• Cultural influences

What is a key feature of modern psychology according to the document?

• It relies solely on philosophical methods

• It uses scientific methods like lab research

• It focuses on historical case studies

• It avoids technological advancements

What is the main debate regarding the paradigm in psychology?

• Whether psychology should focus on children

• Whether psychology has agreed methods and assumptions

• Whether psychology should be taught in schools

• Whether psychology is a natural science

What is the significance of Wundt's contribution to psychology?

• He developed the first psychological medication

• He is considered the founder of modern psychology

• He discovered the unconscious mind

• He created the first intelligence test