Psychology Flashcards
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Who is considered the founder of modern psychology?
Answer: Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Wundt established the first experimental psychology laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany, marking the birth of psychology as a science.
What is the term for the process by which a conditioned stimulus loses its ability to elicit a conditioned response?
Answer: Extinction
Extinction occurs when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, causing the conditioned response to fade.
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is at the base of the pyramid?
Answer: Physiological needs
Physiological needs such as food, water, and shelter are the most basic and must be met before higher-level needs are pursued.
What type of memory stores information for a brief period of seconds to minutes?
Answer: Short-term memory
Short-term (working) memory holds a limited amount of information for active use over a short timeframe.
Which psychological perspective focuses on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences?
Answer: Psychoanalytic
The psychoanalytic perspective, developed by Freud, emphasizes how unconscious conflicts and early experiences shape behavior.
What is the term for learning by observing others?
Answer: Observational learning
Observational learning, studied by Albert Bandura, occurs when individuals learn behaviors by watching and imitating others.