IPhoto and other programs won't close on my mac mini

I haven't had a mac since I had my mac Toaster, I mean Cube with OS8. My hubby got me a mac mini. I haven't installed anything on it other than updates. I have mostly used it for iTunes and my new iPhone 6. I have imported photos to iPhoto, but it locks up and refuses to close. When it won't close, I can't shut the mini down. I've had to shut down by holding the power button two or 3 times.
On a PC, I can use Task Manager to end processes. Is there something like that on a mac?
Also, I'm surprised that a pristine mac with no additional software installed, hardly used, or even 'surfed' on, would have programs lock up like that. What's the deal?
Please help!
Thanks in advance.
~KittyMommy5150

Move the cursor of the app in the Dock (lower bar on screen) and click on the app and there should be a Quit or Force Quit selection. Also, you can open Activity Monitor which is in Finder>Applications>Utilities and select the app and then click on Force Quit

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