Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who is considered to be the “father” of psychology?

1. igmund Freud

2. ohn B. Watson

3. ilhelm Wundt

4. .F. Skinner

The correct answer is: ilhelm Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt is considered to be the "father" of psychology because he established the first psychology laboratory in 1879, at the University of Leipzig, Germany. He is credited with creating the field of psychology as a separate scientific discipline and for his contributions to the study of consciousness and introspection. While all of the other options were influential figures in the history of psychology, they are not considered the "father" of psychology like Wundt is. Sigmund Freud, often referred to as the father of psychoanalysis, was influential in the development of the field but his theory differed greatly from Wundt's approach. John B. Watson was an American psychologist who founded the school of behaviorism, which was also different from Wundt's approach. B.F. Skinner was an influential behaviorist, but Wundt's contributions predate Skinner's and helped shape the field