At the Beginning of the Twentieth Century, Psychology's Early Founders

question 386

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the twentieth century, psychology's early founders defined psychology as the scientific study of the mind. These early founders advocated the use of introspective self-reports to achieve two fundamental goals. What were these two goals?

• A) describe and explain conscious thought and perceptions
• B) characterize and explain theories of learning
• C) describe and evaluate learned emotional responses
• D) describe and explain learned behaviors

Explain the concept of object permanence and its development.

Understand the development of conservation, egocentrism, and other key cognitive concepts in children.

Understand key concepts and theories of child development as proposed by Vygotsky, Piaget, Thomas and Chess, and Ainsworth.

Recognize the developmental stages and temperaments in children.

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Definitions:

Group's Attractiveness

The qualities or attributes of a group that draw members to it and contribute to their desire to belong and participate actively.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group.

Ostracism

The social exclusion or expulsion of an individual from a group or society, often used as a form of social punishment.

Broader Influence

The extended or wide-ranging effect, impact, or authority that something or someone possesses.