An Important Contribution to the Field of Psychology Resulting from Wilhelm

question 25

Multiple Choice

An important contribution to the field of psychology resulting from Wilhelm Wundt founding his laboratory at the University of Leipzig in 1879 was

• A) the rise of behaviorism's popularity.
• B) recognizing 1879 as "the birthday of cognitive science."
• C) producing Ph.D.s who later established psychology departments at many U.S. universities.
• D) the first demonstration of the forgetting curve.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical or verbal in nature.

Violence

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Hydraulic Model

A theory suggesting that emotional pressure builds up within individuals and must be released to avoid psychological issues, akin to the way hydraulic pressure builds and must be released.

Cathartic Therapies

Psychological treatments that encourage patients to express their feelings and emotions as a way of reducing stress and improving mental health.