Behavioral Observations and Human Response Quiz

Explore non-verbal communication, cognitive biases, conditioning, and more with these behavioral psychology quiz questions.

#1

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

Speaking loudly
Making eye contact
Using complex vocabulary
Using hand gestures
#2

In psychology, what does the acronym 'OCD' stand for?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Conduct Disorder
Onset of Cognitive Dysfunction
Overactive Cognition Disturbance
#3

Who proposed the theory of classical conditioning?

B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
#4

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#5

Who developed the social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
#6

What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs?

Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Hindsight bias
Availability heuristic
#7

What does the 'fight or flight' response refer to?

A defense mechanism in psychology
An automatic physiological reaction to a perceived threat
A coping mechanism for stress
A type of aggression behavior
#8

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting human behavior?

Genetics
Culture
Socioeconomic status
Time of day
#9

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

A child receiving a sticker for completing their homework
A dog salivating at the sound of a bell
A student studying for an exam to avoid failing
A person feeling anxious in a crowded space
#10

What is the term for the tendency to conform to the group's decision despite personal objections?

Obedience
Compliance
Conformity
Group polarization
#11

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external, situational factors, while attributing others' behavior to internal, dispositional factors?

Fundamental attribution error
Social facilitation
Stereotyping
Groupthink

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