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Foundational Concepts in Psychology Quiz

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What is the definition of psychology?

The scientific study of behavior and mind

Explanation

Study of behavior and mind.

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt

Explanation

Pioneer of modern psychology.

Which of the following is NOT a main perspective in psychology?

Sociological

Explanation

Not a perspective in psychology.

What is the primary focus of the behavioral perspective in psychology?

Studying observable behavior

Explanation

Focuses on observable behavior.

What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?

To generate hypotheses

Explanation

Generates hypotheses.

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

Dopamine

Explanation

Linked to pleasure and reward.

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

To provide a baseline for comparison

Explanation

Establishes a comparison baseline.

What is the term for the tendency to perceive and believe that one's own culture is superior to others?

Ethnocentrism

Explanation

Perception of cultural superiority.

Which field of psychology emphasizes personal growth, self-determination, and the fulfillment of human potential?

Humanistic psychology

Explanation

Focuses on human potential.

#10

Which brain structure is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heart rate and breathing?

Hypothalamus

Explanation

Regulates basic bodily functions.

#11

What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning involves involuntary responses, while operant conditioning involves voluntary behaviors

Explanation

Involuntary vs. voluntary behaviors.

#12

What is the term for the phenomenon in which a person's behavior is influenced by the presence of others?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Behavior influenced by others' presence.

#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?

Physiological needs

Explanation

Basic survival needs.

#14

What is the term for a sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem?

Insight

Explanation

Sudden problem-solving realization.

Foundational Concepts in Psychology Quiz

What is the definition of psychology?

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

Which of the following is NOT a main perspective in psychology?

What is the primary focus of the behavioral perspective in psychology?

What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?

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

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

What is the term for the tendency to perceive and believe that one's own culture is superior to others?

Which field of psychology emphasizes personal growth, self-determination, and the fulfillment of human potential?

Which brain structure is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions such as heart rate and breathing?

What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?

What is the term for the phenomenon in which a person's behavior is influenced by the presence of others?

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?

What is the term for a sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem?

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