Regarding contemporary trends in psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Structuralism as a school of thought has disappeared entirely.
B) Functionalism and Gestalt psychology have blended into newer, broader perspectives.
C) The three broad views that shape modern psychology are the biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives.
D) During the early days in psychology, psychologists tended to embrace a variety of theoretical views, while today's psychologists tend to show a fierce loyalty to their school of thought and clash over theories.

Question

Regarding contemporary trends in psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) ​Structuralism as a school of thought has disappeared entirely.
B) ​Functionalism and Gestalt psychology have blended into newer, broader perspectives.
C) ​The three broad views that shape modern psychology are the biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives.
D) ​During the early days in psychology, psychologists tended to embrace a variety of theoretical views, while today's psychologists tend to show a fierce loyalty to their school of thought and clash over theories.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is false. During the early days of psychology, there were often clashes between theoretical views and disagreements over theories. Today, while there may be some loyalty to certain schools of thought, psychologists are more likely to use an eclectic approach that draws from multiple perspectives.

Regarding Contemporary Trends in Psychology, Which of the Following Statements