The Scientist Often Referred to as the Father of Classical

question 20

Multiple Choice

The scientist often referred to as the father of classical conditioning is:

• A) Skinner.
• B) Watson.
• C) Thorndyke.
• D) Pavlov.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Concordance

A concept used in behavioural research into the genetic bases of psychiatric disorders. When the disorder that characterizes one person, called the index case or proband, also occurs in another person, the two are said to display concordance. The degree of concordance is thought to reveal the influence of genetics.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist who is best known for his research on the effects of stress on the human body and developing the concept of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories of the unconscious mind and psychosexual development.