Question 1

What was an obvious weakness affecting the declining interest in humanistic psychology beginning in the 1990s?

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Humanistic psychology faced criticism for its lack of rigorous scientific methods and empirical research, which led to a decline in interest as the field struggled to provide experimental evidence to support its theories.

Question 2

George Miller and colleagues considered an "image" as a quantitative measure of:

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George Miller and colleagues considered an "image" as a quantitative measure of information, particularly in the context of cognitive psychology and information theory.

Question 3

Humanistic psychologists criticized psychoanalysis because:

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Question 4

In terms of methodology, humanistic psychology preferred these research methods:

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Humanistic psychology emphasizes understanding human experience and consciousness, often using qualitative methods like interviews and case studies to capture the depth and complexity of human behavior.

Question 5

Critics of humanistic psychology claimed that a theory should be considered scientific if and only if it is:

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A scientific theory must be falsifiable, meaning it can be tested and potentially proven wrong, which is a key criterion for scientific validity.

Question 6

One major feature of the new therapeutic method embraced by humanistic psychologists is that the therapist generally downplays the pathological aspects of a client's symptoms and focuses on:

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Question 7

In person-centered therapy, what do therapists have to show, demonstrate their clients?

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Question 8

One of the most essential points of criticism was cognitive psychology's alleged preoccupation with digital and other formal models of cognition. To some, cognitive psychology was turning to computer science but losing:

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Cognitive psychology was criticized for focusing too much on computer models and formal systems, potentially neglecting the psychological aspects of human cognition.

Question 9

Alan Turing always considered himself a psychologist.

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Alan Turing was primarily known as a mathematician, logician, and computer scientist, not a psychologist.

Question 10

The cognitive tradition in psychology was studying the individual processes information.

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The cognitive tradition in psychology focuses on understanding how individuals process information, including perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Question 11

In contrast to many psychoanalytic theorists preceding him, focusing on clinical cases, Maslow created his theory by studying:

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Question 12

What is positive psychology?

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Question 13

Maslow grouped the basic human needs into five categorical levels: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and:

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs includes self-actualization as the highest level, which refers to realizing one's full potential and personal growth.

Question 14

Searle's views can be summarized briefly as follows: lower level neuronal processes in the brain cause:

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Searle argues that consciousness arises from lower-level neuronal processes in the brain, emphasizing the biological basis of consciousness.

Question 15

Humanistic psychology criticized two "other" forces, such as:

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Humanistic psychology criticized behaviorism for its focus on observable behavior and neglect of subjective experience, and psychoanalysis for its deterministic view of human nature and emphasis on unconscious drives.

Question 16

Alan Turing believed that mental functions can be viewed as:

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Alan Turing believed that mental functions could be viewed as problem-solving operations, which is evident from his work on the concept of computation and the Turing machine, which models how machines can perform logical operations similar to human problem-solving.

Question 17

When did humanistic psychology expand its influence rapidly?

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Question 18

According to humanistic principles, many people in pursuing their goals simply choose the wrong methods. Such failures cause suffering. Persistent failures cause persistent suffering, which is labeled:

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Persistent failures in achieving goals using incorrect methods can lead to ongoing suffering, which is often categorized as a psychological disorder. This is because the repeated inability to succeed can impact mental health, leading to conditions such as anxiety or depression.

Question 19

George Miller noticed that the memory span of young adults was around:

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George Miller's research suggested that the memory span of young adults is around seven elements, famously known as "The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two."

Question 20

In T.O.T.E., an "e" stands for:

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Quiz 12: Humanistic and Cognitive Psychology