What is Psychology?
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Psychology is formally defined as a science that studies:
Who established the first experimental psychology laboratory in 1879?
Which psychological approach focuses on studying what the mind does and how behavior functions?
Which branch of psychology studies physical, social, and psychological changes across the lifespan?
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Who founded psychoanalysis as a system to understand psychological disorders?
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Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis, viewing human behavior as a manifestation of unconscious desires and conflicts.
Which psychological perspective emphasizes human free will and potential for growth?
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Humanistic Psychology
Humanistic psychology, represented by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, focuses on human potential, free will, and personal growth.
Which branch of psychology explores how people are affected by their social environments?
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Social Psychology
Social Psychology investigates how individuals are influenced by and interact within their social environments, studying topics like attitudes, conformity, and interpersonal relationships.
Which psychological approach rejected the ideas of mind and consciousness, focusing on observable behavior?
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Behaviorism
Behaviorism, championed by John Watson, focused exclusively on observable behavior and rejected the study of internal mental processes.
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