Branches and Concepts in Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge on psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive psychology & more. Explore key concepts in psychology with this quiz!

#1

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
John B. Watson
#2

Which branch of psychology focuses on understanding individual behavior in social contexts?

Cognitive psychology
Behavioral psychology
Social psychology
Developmental psychology
#3

Which branch of psychology studies mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving?

Clinical psychology
Cognitive psychology
Industrial-organizational psychology
Humanistic psychology
#4

Who developed the concept of 'operant conditioning'?

B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
#5

What is the main goal of psychotherapy?

To diagnose mental illnesses
To prescribe medication
To change maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns
To conduct psychological experiments
#6

What is the primary goal of positive psychology?

To diagnose mental illnesses
To understand abnormal behavior
To promote well-being and happiness
To study unconscious desires
#7

What is the main concept of classical conditioning?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Operant conditioning
Association between two stimuli
#8

Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs theory?

Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
Ivan Pavlov
#9

What is the primary focus of evolutionary psychology?

Understanding the structure of the brain
Exploring unconscious desires
Investigating the role of genetics in behavior
Exploring how behavior has evolved to aid survival
#10

What is the main idea behind the 'Bobo doll experiment' conducted by Albert Bandura?

The effect of positive reinforcement on behavior
The influence of media violence on aggression
The impact of classical conditioning on learning
The role of observational learning in aggression
#11

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in determining behavior?

Behavioral perspective
Cognitive perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Humanistic perspective
#12

Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, fixed trait?

Howard Gardner
Noam Chomsky
Albert Bandura
Jerome Bruner
#13

What is the concept of 'self-actualization' according to Maslow's theory?

The need for safety and security
The need for social belonging
The realization of one's full potential
The need for esteem and recognition
#14

What is the main idea behind the 'Stanford prison experiment' conducted by Philip Zimbardo?

The influence of authority on obedience
The impact of situational factors on behavior
The role of social support in coping with stress
The effects of peer pressure on decision-making

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