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Question 1

What is psychology?

Answer 1

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Question 2

True or False: Psychology only studies human behavior.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The first psychological laboratory was established by _____ in 1879.

Answer 3

Wilhelm Wundt

Question 4

What is the main focus of cognitive psychology?

Answer 4

The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key concept in behaviorism? A) Reinforcement B) Unconscious mind C) Self-actualization

Answer 5

A) Reinforcement

Question 6

Who is known as the father of psychoanalysis?

Answer 6

Sigmund Freud

Question 7

True or False: Developmental psychology focuses solely on childhood.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What does the term ‘neuroscience’ refer to in psychology?

Answer 8

The study of the nervous system and its role in behavior and mental processes.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _____ perspective emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping behavior.

Answer 9

behavioral

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which psychologist is associated with the hierarchy of needs? A) Carl Rogers B) Abraham Maslow C) B.F. Skinner

Answer 10

B) Abraham Maslow

Question 11

What is the primary research method used in psychology?

Answer 11

The scientific method.

Question 12

True or False: Psychologists only conduct experiments in laboratories.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 13

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _____ approach focuses on the individual’s subjective experience.

Answer 14

humanistic

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which method involves observing behavior in its natural environment? A) Case study B) Survey C) Naturalistic observation

Answer 15

C) Naturalistic observation

Question 16

What is a hypothesis in psychological research?

Answer 16

A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

Question 17

True or False: Correlation implies causation.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What are independent and dependent variables?

Answer 18

Independent variables are manipulated; dependent variables are measured.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The _____ theory states that behavior is influenced by unconscious motives.

Answer 19

psychodynamic

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Who proposed the theory of classical conditioning? A) John Watson B) Ivan Pavlov C) Albert Bandura

Answer 20

B) Ivan Pavlov

Question 21

What is the role of a clinical psychologist?

Answer 21

To assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Question 22

True or False: All psychologists are licensed to prescribe medication.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is a case study?

Answer 23

An in-depth analysis of an individual, group, or event.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _____ perspective examines the influence of culture on behavior.

Answer 24

cross-cultural

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which psychological approach emphasizes the importance of self-concept? A) Behaviorism B) Humanistic psychology C) Cognitive psychology

Answer 25

B) Humanistic psychology

Question 26

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

Answer 26

To serve as a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

Question 27

True or False: The DSM-5 is used for diagnosing psychological disorders.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

Answer 28

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: _____ is a method of therapy that focuses on changing unhelpful cognitive distortions.

Answer 29

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of research method in psychology? A) Experimental B) Descriptive C) Predictive

Answer 30

C) Predictive

Question 31

What is social psychology?

Answer 31

The study of how individuals influence and are influenced by others.

Question 32

True or False: Emotions are solely biological responses.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What is the nature vs. nurture debate?

Answer 33

The discussion regarding the relative contributions of genetics and environment to human behavior.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: _____ conditioning involves learning through observing others.

Answer 34

Observational

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Who is known for the social learning theory? A) Albert Bandura B) Carl Jung C) Erik Erikson

Answer 35

A) Albert Bandura

Question 36

What is the role of reinforcement in behavior?

Answer 36

To increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Question 37

True or False: Psychology is an interdisciplinary field.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Answer 38

Psychologists provide therapy and counseling; psychiatrists can prescribe medication.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The _____ effect refers to the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to oneself and negative outcomes to external factors.

Answer 39

self-serving

Question 40

Multiple Choice: Which psychological approach focuses on observable behavior? A) Psychodynamic B) Behavioral C) Humanistic

Answer 40

B) Behavioral

Question 41

What is the purpose of psychological assessments?

Answer 41

To evaluate an individual's mental health and cognitive abilities.

Question 42

True or False: Most psychological research is conducted on animals.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

What is the significance of the placebo effect in psychology?

Answer 43

It demonstrates the power of expectation on psychological and physiological outcomes.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The _____ hypothesis is used to test whether a treatment has an effect.

Answer 44

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Question 45

Multiple Choice: Which term describes the tendency to seek information that confirms one's preconceptions? A) Confirmation bias B) Anchoring C) Hindsight bias

Answer 45

A) Confirmation bias

Question 46

What is an emotion?

Answer 46

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.