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Psychology 1 - 1.01: Roots of Psychology Quiz

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Which perspective would take into account the region of the world an individual is from?
Social-cultural
Gestalt psychologists believed that the whole story was more meaningful than parts of the experience. This idea was in response to the
structuralist perspective
Behaviorists focus on behaviors that
are observable
The psychoanalytic perspective focuses on
unconscious mind
Which statement about human behavior would William James support?
Individuals can adapt their behavior to their environment.
Which statement about human behavior would John B. Watson support?
Behaviors are learned and reinforced by one's environment.
Which theory focuses on the ways consciousness helps adapt to the environment?
Functionalism
Which theory used the practice of introspection to study consciousness?
Structuralism
Which statement is not an example of a goal of psychological studies?
Control behaviors and mental processes to manipulate others
Which scientist is known as the "father of psychology"?
Wilhelm Wundt
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