Question

Who is known as the father of Psychoanalytic Theory?

• A. Carl Rogers
• B. Sigmund Freud
• C. B.F. Skinner
• D. Ivan Pavlov

Hint:

{Sigmund Freud} is remembered as the founder of {Psychoanalysis}. Key terms associated with Freud include {Id, Ego, Superego, Unconscious Mind, and Defense Mechanisms}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Psychoanalytic Theory is a major psychological approach that explains human behavior through the interaction of conscious and unconscious mental processes. It emphasizes the influence of early childhood experiences, unconscious desires, and internal conflicts on personality and behavior. The theory introduced several important concepts such as:

• The unconscious mind
• The structure of personality: Id, Ego, and Superego
• Defense mechanisms
• The importance of childhood experiences in shaping personality

Step 1: Identify the psychologist who developed Psychoanalytic Theory.
Among the given options:

• Carl Rogers – Known for Humanistic Psychology
• Sigmund Freud – Founder of Psychoanalytic Theory
• B.F. Skinner – Known for Operant Conditioning
• Ivan Pavlov – Known for Classical Conditioning

Therefore, the psychologist known as the **father of Psychoanalytic Theory** is **Sigmund Freud**.