introduction to psychology

Question 1

What is the definition of psychology?

Answer 1

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior

Derived from Greek words: Psyche = Soul & Mind, Logos = Study

Question 2

What does behavior refer to in psychology?

Answer 2

The way a person acts in response to situations or stimuli

Question 3

What are mental processes?

Answer 3

Internal experiences such as thoughts and emotions

Question 4

Who is a psychologist?

Answer 4

A professional who studies and practices psychology

Question 5

What is the first goal of psychology?

Answer 5

Describe - Observe and record behavior

Question 6

What is the second goal of psychology?

Answer 6

Explain - Understand reasons behind behavior

Question 7

What is the third goal of psychology?

Answer 7

Predict - Anticipate how people will behave

Question 8

What is the fourth goal of psychology?

Answer 8

Control - Influence behavior positively

Question 9

What does Bio-Psychology study?

Answer 9

How the brain and neurotransmitters affect behavior, emotions, and thoughts

Question 10

What is the focus of Educational Psychology?

Answer 10

Learning processes, educational testing, and curriculum development

Question 11

What does Clinical Psychology provide?

Answer 11

Therapy and treatment for mental health disorders

Question 12

What does Social Psychology examine?

Answer 12

How individuals interact with society and their environment

Question 13

What is the goal of Industrial-Organizational Psychology?

Answer 13

Improve workplace efficiency and employee well-being

Question 14

What does Sports Psychology study?

Answer 14

How psychological factors influence athletic performance

Question 16

What did Hippocrates believe caused mental illness?

Answer 16

Bodily fluids (humors): Black bile, Yellow bile, Phlegm, Blood.

Question 17

Who founded the first psychology laboratory and when?

Answer 17

Wilhelm Wundt in 1879.

Question 18

What is Structuralism?

Answer 18

A focus on studying the structure of the mind.

Question 19

Who is known as the Father of Psychology?

Answer 19

Wilhelm Wundt.

Question 20

What theory did Sigmund Freud introduce?

Answer 20

Psychoanalytic Theory.

Question 21

According to Freud, what influences human behavior?

Answer 21

Hidden thoughts and desires.

Question 22

What techniques did Freud develop?

Answer 22

• Hypnosis
• Free Association
• Dream Analysis

Question 23

What did Ivan Pavlov introduce through his experiments?

Answer 23

Classical Conditioning.

Question 24

What was demonstrated through Pavlov’s experiments with dogs?

Answer 24

Behavior is learned through association.

Question 25

What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Answer 25

A theory explaining human motivation based on the fulfillment of needs.

Question 26

What basic needs must be met before achieving self-actualization?

Answer 26

* Food * Water * Safety

Question 27

What does the Psychodynamic Perspective focus on?

Answer 27

The unconscious mind and childhood experiences affecting behavior.

Question 28

What does the Behavioral Perspective study?

Answer 28

How environmental factors shape behavior.

Question 29

What is a key idea of the Behavioral Perspective?

Answer 29

Behavior is learned through rewards and punishments (conditioning).

Question 30

What does the Cognitive Perspective study?

Answer 30

Mental processes like memory, problem-solving, decision-making, and perception.

Question 31

What does the Biological Perspective examine?

Answer 31

The relationship between the brain, nervous system, and behavior.

Question 32

What factors does the Biological Perspective study?

Answer 32

* Hormones * Neurotransmitters * Genetic influences

Question 33

What does the Cross-Cultural Perspective investigate?

Answer 33

How culture influences behavior, thinking, and emotions.

Question 34

What does the Evolutionary Perspective explain?

Answer 34

Behavior as a result of adaptation for survival.

Question 35

What traits does the Evolutionary Perspective study?

Answer 35

* Memory * Language * Emotions

Question 36

What does the Humanistic Perspective focus on?

Answer 36

Personal growth, self-esteem, and self-actualization.

Question 37

What does the Humanistic Perspective promote?

Answer 37

Positive psychology, free will, and self-improvement.

Question 38

What is a key takeaway about psychology?

Answer 38

It is a scientific study that helps understand human thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Question 39

What are some branches of psychology?

Answer 39

* Clinical * Social * Cognitive

Question 40

What historical figures laid the foundation of psychology?

Answer 40

* Wilhelm Wundt * Sigmund Freud * Ivan Pavlov

Question 41

What do modern perspectives offer?

Answer 41

Different ways to explain and study behavior.

Question 42

How does psychology help in various fields?

Answer 42

* Mental health * Education * Workplace productivity * Personal development