AP Psychology – History and Approaches

1. Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis and introduced the concept of the unconscious mind?

 
 
 
 

2. Which psychologist is associated with the concept of “self-actualization” and developed the hierarchy of needs?

 
 
 
 

3. Who conducted the famous “Little Albert” experiment, demonstrating classical conditioning principles?

 
 
 
 

4. Who proposed the theory of cognitive development, including the stages of sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational?

 
 
 
 

5. Who is known for the concept of “positive reinforcement” and the development of operant conditioning?

 
 
 
 

6. Which psychologist is associated with the concept of “collective unconscious” and developed analytical psychology?

 
 
 
 

7. Who introduced the concept of “zone of proximal development” and emphasized the role of social interactions in learning?

 
 
 
 

8. a) Lev Vygotsky

 
 
 

9. Who is associated with the concept of “functionalism” and emphasized the adaptive functions of behavior?

 
 
 
 

10. Which psychologist conducted the “Bobo doll” experiment, demonstrating the effects of observational learning and aggression?