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The humanistic approach to psychology was developed mainly by:

1. Abraham Maslow.
2. Carl Wright.

The Gestalt school was founded by:

1. John Dewey.
2. Wolfgang Kohler.

The school of Structuralism was established by:

1. Wilhelm Wundt.
2. E.B. Titchener.

Functionalist psychologists were interested in the fact that mind and behaviour are adaptive – they enable an individual to adjust to a changing environment.

1. True.
2. False.

Developmental psychology has both research and applied aspects.

1. True.
2. False.

The German word Gestalt means 'form' or 'configuration'.

1. True.
2. False.

The work of the counseling psychologist is quite similar to that of the clinical psychologist.

1. True.
2. False.

The word 'psychology' is derived from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning ‘mind' and ‘logos' meaning 'experiment.

1. True.
2. False.

The first psychological laboratory was established by _____________.

1. Wilhelm Wundt.
2. J.B. Watson.

_____________ psychology is concerned with internal processes such as attention, perception, thinking, reasoning, language and memory.

1. Cognitive.
2. Developmental.

____________ psychology is a broad field in which psychological knowledge is brought to bear upon social problems.

1. Community.
2. Applied.

The term ____________ describes the key idea of psychoanalysis.

1. Unconscious motivation.
2. Subconscious motivation.

The famous book ‘Principles of Psychology's written by _____________.

1. J.B. Watson.
2. William James.

What is introspective method?

Define Cognition.

Who is credited with the establishment of first psychological laboratory and when?

Where and how community psychologists work?

What do you mean by the terms 'Stimulus' and 'Response'?

What is psychology?

Differentiate between basic and applied psychology.

Describe the relationship between the mind and behaviour.

How is a counsellor and a clinical psychologist different?

Is there any difference between mind and brain?

Differentiate between,
A psychologist and a psychiatrist.

How can you distinguish scientific psychology from the popular notions about the discipline of psychology?

Discuss Psychology as a Social Science.

In terms of helping solve an important social problem such as crime, which branch of psychology do you think is most suitable. Identify the field and discuss the concerns of the psychologists working in this field.

Is psychology a natural or social science?

Describe some of the areas of everyday life where understanding of psychology can be put to practice.

Discuss some of the themes/ issues which provide direction to research and application of Psychology.
OR
What are basic concerns of modern Psychology?

Define Psychology and explain different fields or scope of psychology.

Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology.