History and Perspectives of Psychology (25 Points)

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Worksheet: History and Perspectives of Psychology (25 Points)

Name:______________________________Date:______________________________
Part 1: Short Answer (10 points)
Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.
1. Who is considered the father of modern psychology, and what was his main
contribution?(2 points)

2. What is John Locke's idea of the mind as a "blank slate"? (2 points)

3. What is the concept of "Dualism," and which philosopher is associated with it?(2
points)

4. Explain Sigmund Freud’s idea of the unconscious mind. (2 points)

5. What does the "Gestalt" school of psychology emphasize?(2 points)

Part 2: Multiple Choice (5 points)


Circle the correct answer.
1. Which psychologist is known for his theory of "Classical Conditioning"?
a) Sigmund Freud
b) Ivan Pavlov
c) Wilhelm Wundt
d) Carl Rogers
2. Which perspective focuses on the study of how the environment influences
behavior?
a) Humanistic
b) Behavioral
c) Psychoanalytic
d) Cognitive
3. Who proposed the theory of "Functionalism"?
a) William James
b) John Watson
c) Charles Darwin
d) Abraham Maslow
4. Which of the following is not part of Freud’s stages of development?
a) Oral
b) Phallic
c) Latency
d) Cognitive
5. Which psychologist introduced the idea of a “Stream of Consciousness”?
a) B.F. Skinner
b) William James
c) Carl Rogers
d) René Descartes

Part 3 Matching (5 points)

6. Match the psychologist to their theory or contribution. Write the correct letter next to the
name.

Part 4: True or False (5 points)


Mark each statement as True (T) or False (F).
1. René Descartes introduced the concept of Dualism, which views the mind and body as
separate but interacting entities.
2. William James believed that breaking down mental processes into basic components was
key to understanding behavior.
3. Wilhelm Wundt is known for developing the Hierarchy of Needs.
4. The cognitive perspective focuses on unconscious motives and desires that drive
behavior.
5. The biopsychological approach emphasizes the influence of biology on behavior.

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