Behavioral Science Basics Quiz
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#1
Which theorist is often called the 'Father of Psychology'?
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
William James
Wilhelm Wundt
#2
What is the primary focus of behaviorism?
Unconscious conflicts and desires
Observable behavior and stimuli-response associations
Internal thoughts and mental processes
Humanistic growth and self-actualization
#3
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#4
Who is known for the concept of 'self-actualization'?
Carl Jung
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
#5
Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the importance of free will and self-actualization?
Behaviorism
Cognitive psychology
Humanistic psychology
Psychodynamic psychology
#6
Who proposed the Hierarchy of Needs theory?
Albert Bandura
Abraham Maslow
B.F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
#7
Which experiment is associated with classical conditioning?
The Bobo doll experiment
The Little Albert experiment
The Stanford prison experiment
The Hawthorne effect
#8
What is the primary premise of the social learning theory?
Behavior is shaped by unconscious conflicts
Behavior is learned through observation and imitation
Behavior is primarily driven by physiological needs
Behavior is determined by operant conditioning
#9
What is the main concept behind operant conditioning?
Stimulus-response associations
Punishment and reinforcement
Unconscious drives and conflicts
Observational learning
#10
Which psychologist is known for his work on the 'Stanford prison experiment'?
B.F. Skinner
Philip Zimbardo
Stanley Milgram
Abraham Maslow
#11
In the context of motivation, what does the 'expectancy theory' propose?
Humans are driven by physiological needs
People are motivated by the expectation of desired outcomes
Rewards should be given randomly to increase motivation
The presence of others affects individual performance
#12
Who developed the theory of cognitive dissonance?
Leon Festinger
Jean Piaget
Carl Rogers
Burrhus Skinner
#13
Who developed the concept of 'cultural dimensions'?
Albert Bandura
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Geert Hofstede
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