Ask True Or False Questions About The Study Of Psychology Flashcards

(25 cards)

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Sigmund Freud is considered the father of modern psychology. True or False?

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False

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Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and ignores internal mental processes. True or False?

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True

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3
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The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted by Philip Zimbardo. True or False?

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True

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4
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Classical conditioning was developed by B.F. Skinner. True or False?

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False

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The DSM-5 is a manual used by psychologists to diagnose mental disorders. True or False?

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True

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The concept of ‘nature vs. nurture’ refers to the debate about whether genetics or environment play a greater role in human behavior. True or False?

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True

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The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions in the brain. True or False?

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True

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior. True or False?

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True

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The cognitive revolution in psychology focused on understanding mental processes such as memory and problem-solving. True or False?

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True

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10
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The concept of ‘schema’ refers to a mental framework that helps organize and interpret information. True or False?

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True

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The bystander effect states that individuals are less likely to help in an emergency situation when others are present. True or False?

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True

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests that physiological needs must be met before higher-level needs can be fulfilled. True or False?

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True

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The Milgram Experiment investigated obedience to authority figures. True or False?

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True

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The concept of ‘confirmation bias’ refers to the tendency to seek out information that confirms preexisting beliefs. True or False?

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True

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Ivan Pavlov is known for his research on operant conditioning. True or False?

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False

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16
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The concept of ‘self-actualization’ is associated with Carl Rogers. True or False?

17
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The ‘Big Five’ personality traits include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. True or False?

18
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The concept of ‘stereotype threat’ refers to the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one’s group. True or False?

19
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The concept of ‘emotional intelligence’ refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others. True or False?

20
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The concept of ‘classical conditioning’ was developed by John B. Watson. True or False?

21
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The ‘fight or flight’ response is mediated by the parasympathetic nervous system. True or False?

22
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The concept of ‘cognitive dissonance’ refers to the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes. True or False?

23
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The concept of ‘self-efficacy’ is associated with Albert Bandura. True or False?

24
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The concept of ‘reciprocal determinism’ suggests that behavior is influenced by the interaction of personal, environmental, and behavioral factors. True or False?

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The 'Hawthorne effect' refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior due to being observed. True or False?
True