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    Which was the first published psychology textbook?

    • Essays in Psychology
    • The Principles of Psychology
    • Thinking, Fast and Slow
    • The Power of Habit
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Myers writes his first exclusive AP* Psych Text. He is known for his top-selling college psychology texts, used successfully across North America in thousands of AP* courses.

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  • 2. 
    Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory? - ProProfs

    Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory?

    • Jacques Lacan

    • Carl Jung

    • Sigmund Freud

    • Friedrich Nietzsche

    Correct Answer
    A. Sigmund Freud
    Explanation
    Sigmund Freud is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the founder of psychoanalysis and the proponent of the psychoanalytic theory. His work revolutionized the field of psychology, emphasizing the importance of the unconscious mind and the role of childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior. Freud's theories, such as the id, ego, and superego, have had a significant impact on the understanding of human behavior and continue to be influential in the field of psychology.

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  • 3. 
    Which of these is a way of examining the unconscious mind? - ProProfs

    Which of these is a way of examining the unconscious mind?

    • Dream analysis

    • Conversation analysis

    • Classical conditioning

    • Hallucination interactions

    Correct Answer
    A. Dream analysis
    Explanation
    Dream analysis is a way of examining the unconscious mind. Dreams are believed to be a window into the unconscious, where repressed thoughts, desires, and emotions are expressed symbolically. By analyzing the content and symbolism of dreams, psychologists can gain insights into a person's unconscious thoughts and motivations. This method was popularized by Sigmund Freud, who believed that dreams were a representation of unconscious desires and conflicts. Through dream analysis, individuals can gain self-awareness and understanding of their unconscious mind.

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  • 4. 
    Who is the author of the book? - ProProfs

    Who is the author of the book?

    • Myers David

    • Myers Craig

    • Myers Ben

    • Myers Luke

    Correct Answer
    A. Myers David
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Myers David because the question is asking for the author of the book, and out of the given options, Myers David is the only one who matches that criteria.

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  • 5. 
    What does the AP stand for in AP Psychology? - ProProfs

    What does the AP stand for in AP Psychology?

    • Associated Press

    • Accounts Payment

    • Advanced Placement

    • Alternating Personality

    Correct Answer
    A. Advanced Placement
    Explanation
    The AP in AP Psychology stands for Advanced Placement. Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses offered in high schools, and AP Psychology is one of these courses. Taking AP Psychology allows students to earn college credit if they pass the corresponding exam, giving them a head start in their college education.

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  • 6. 
    Who set up the first psychological laboratory? - ProProfs

    Who set up the first psychological laboratory?

    • Edward Titchener

    • John Watson

    • William James

    • Wilhelm Wundt

    Correct Answer
    A. Wilhelm Wundt
    Explanation
    Wilhelm Wundt is credited with setting up the first psychological laboratory. He established the laboratory at the University of Leipzig in Germany in 1879. Wundt is often referred to as the "father of experimental psychology" as he emphasized the importance of studying human behavior through scientific methods. His laboratory became a hub for conducting research and experiments, and it marked a significant milestone in the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

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    Identify which of them is not a founder of the Gestalt Psychology school of thought? - ProProfs

    Identify which of them is not a founder of the Gestalt Psychology school of thought?

    • Kurt Koffka

    • Ivan Pavlov

    • Wolfgang Kohler

    • Max Wertheimer

    Correct Answer
    A. Ivan Pavlov
    Explanation
    Ivan Pavlov is not a founder of the Gestalt Psychology school of thought. Gestalt Psychology was developed by Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Kohler, and Kurt Koffka. Pavlov, on the other hand, was a Russian physiologist known for his work on classical conditioning, which is not directly related to the principles of Gestalt Psychology.

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  • 8. 
    Where was the first psychological laboratory setup? - ProProfs

    Where was the first psychological laboratory setup?

    • Leipzig

    • Munich

    • Dortmund

    • Frankfurt

    Correct Answer
    A. Leipzig
    Explanation
    The first psychological laboratory was setup in Leipzig.

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    Who pioneered behaviourism school of thought? - ProProfs

    Who pioneered behaviourism school of thought?

    • Ivan Pavlov

    • B. F. Skinner

    • Edward Thorndike

    • John Watson

    Correct Answer
    A. John Watson
    Explanation
    John Watson is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the founder of the behaviorism school of thought. He believed that psychology should focus on observable behavior rather than subjective experiences. Watson conducted famous experiments, such as the Little Albert experiment, to demonstrate the principles of behaviorism. His work had a significant impact on the field of psychology, shaping the way it is studied and understood today.

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    In which year was the book first published? - ProProfs

    In which year was the book first published?

    • 2009

    • 2010

    • 2011

    • 2012

    Correct Answer
    A. 2010
    Explanation
    The book was first published in 2010.

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