#1
What is the definition of psychology?
The study of plants and animals
The scientific study of behavior and mind
The study of outer space
The study of geological formations
#2
Who is considered the father of modern psychology?
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
William James
Wilhelm Wundt
#3
Which of the following is NOT a main perspective in psychology?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Sociological
Humanistic
#4
What is the primary focus of the behavioral perspective in psychology?
Exploring unconscious desires
Understanding how people think and perceive
Studying observable behavior
Emphasizing free will and personal growth
#5
What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
To prove theories correct
To generate hypotheses
To make assumptions
To manipulate data
#6
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#7
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
To ensure the experiment is conducted ethically
To receive the experimental treatment
To provide a baseline for comparison
To analyze the results of the experiment
#8
What is the term for the tendency to perceive and believe that one's own culture is superior to others?
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Multiculturalism
Xenophobia
#9
Which field of psychology emphasizes personal growth, self-determination, and the fulfillment of human potential?
Behavioral psychology
Cognitive psychology
Humanistic psychology
Social psychology
#10
Which brain structure is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heart rate and breathing?
Cerebral cortex
Amygdala
Hypothalamus
Hippocampus
#11
What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning involves punishment, while operant conditioning involves reinforcement
Classical conditioning involves involuntary responses, while operant conditioning involves voluntary behaviors
Classical conditioning focuses on changing attitudes, while operant conditioning focuses on changing behavior
Classical conditioning relies on observation, while operant conditioning relies on experimentation
#12
What is the term for the phenomenon in which a person's behavior is influenced by the presence of others?
Social facilitation
Social loafing
Groupthink
Deindividuation
#13
According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met before an individual can strive for higher needs such as self-actualization?
Safety needs
Esteem needs
Physiological needs
Belongingness and love needs
#14
What is the term for a sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem?
Algorithm
Insight
Heuristic
Trial-and-error