Psychology 101: Core Concepts

Topic: Psychology • Shared by team • 5 questions

Question 1

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

A B.F. Skinner B Sigmund Freud C Carl Jung D Ivan Pavlov

💡 Explanation

Sigmund Freud is correct because he founded psychoanalysis and theories of the unconscious mind.

Question 2

Pavlov's experiments with dogs demonstrated which type of learning?

A Operant conditioning B Classical conditioning C Observational learning D Insight learning

💡 Explanation

Classical conditioning is correct because Pavlov paired stimuli to produce a conditioned response.

Question 3

Which part of the brain is most associated with memory formation?

A Cerebellum B Hippocampus C Brain stem D Pituitary gland

💡 Explanation

The hippocampus is correct because it plays a key role in forming new long-term memories.

Question 4

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is usually depicted as a:

A Circle B Pyramid C Spiral D Line

💡 Explanation

A pyramid is correct because Maslow's hierarchy is drawn as a pyramid from basic to higher needs.

Question 5

Operant conditioning was primarily developed by:

A Sigmund Freud B B.F. Skinner C Jean Piaget D Carl Rogers

💡 Explanation

B.F. Skinner is correct because he developed operant conditioning using reinforcement and punishment.

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