Which of the Following Psychologists Demonstrated That Electrical Stimulation of the Brain

question 238

Multiple Choice

Which of the following psychologists demonstrated that electrical stimulation of the brain could evoke emotional responses such as pleasure and rage in animals?

• A) James Olds
• B) Roger Sperry
• C) B. F. Skinner
• D) Abraham Maslow

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Definitions:

Rational-Emotive

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by changing irrational beliefs into more rational ones.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Insight Therapy

A form of psychotherapy aimed at increasing a patient’s awareness of underlying motives and defenses.

Aaron Beck

A psychiatrist known as the father of cognitive therapy, which focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.