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Approaches and Concepts in Psychology Quiz

#1

Which of the following is NOT a major approach in psychology?

Anthropological
Explanation

Not a recognized psychological approach

#2

Who is often considered the founder of psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Pioneer of psychoanalytic theory

#3

Who is considered the father of behaviorism in psychology?

John Watson
Explanation

Founding figure of behaviorism

#4

What is the main focus of the psychodynamic approach in psychology?

Unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts
Explanation

Focuses on unconscious motivations and conflicts

#5

What is the primary focus of the biological approach in psychology?

Brain, nervous system, and genetics
Explanation

Focuses on biological determinants of behavior

#6

Who is known for his famous experiment with dogs, demonstrating classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Pioneer of classical conditioning

#7

Who is the proponent of the concept of 'self-actualization'?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Proposed the concept of self-actualization

#8

Which psychological approach emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors and environmental factors?

Behavioral
Explanation

Focuses on observable behavior and its determinants

#9

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in shaping personality?

Psychodynamic
Explanation

Focuses on unconscious motivations and childhood experiences

#10

Who is known for his famous 'Bobo doll' experiment, demonstrating observational learning?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Conducted 'Bobo doll' experiment on observational learning

#11

Which psychological approach focuses on the role of mental processes in how people process information, develop language, solve problems, and think?

Cognitive
Explanation

Focuses on mental processes and problem-solving

#12

Who proposed the concept of 'Hierarchy of Needs' in psychology?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy of human needs theory

#13

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Howard Gardner
Explanation

Theory of multiple types of intelligence

#14

Which psychological concept involves the tendency for people to conform to the group consensus despite their own beliefs?

Groupthink
Explanation

Conforming to group consensus

#15

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of free will, individual experience, and personal growth?

Humanistic
Explanation

Emphasizes individual potential and growth

#16

Who is the psychologist behind the concept of 'classical conditioning'?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Developed classical conditioning theory

#17

Who developed the theory of psychosexual stages of development?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Developed theory of psychosexual development

#18

Which term describes the tendency to overestimate the influence of personality and underestimate the influence of situations when explaining others' behavior?

Actor-observer bias
Explanation

Tendency to attribute behavior differently based on perspective

#19

Which psychological perspective focuses on the influence of culture and social factors on behavior?

Sociocultural
Explanation

Emphasizes cultural and social determinants of behavior

#20

Who proposed the concept of 'zone of proximal development'?

Lev Vygotsky
Explanation

Proposed concept of zone of proximal development

#21

Which psychological concept describes the tendency to attribute one's own behavior to external, situational factors while attributing others' behaviors to internal, dispositional factors?

Fundamental attribution error
Explanation

Tendency to attribute others' behavior differently

#22

Who proposed the concept of 'collective unconscious'?

Carl Jung
Explanation

Concept of shared unconscious elements

#23

In social psychology, what term describes the tendency to conform to a group's norms in order to fit in or avoid rejection?

Conformity
Explanation

Adapting to group norms

#24

Who is the founder of Gestalt psychology?

Max Wertheimer
Explanation

Founding figure of Gestalt psychology

#25

Which psychological concept describes the tendency to make judgments based on the ease with which examples come to mind?

Availability heuristic
Explanation

Judging likelihood based on ease of recall

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