Foundations and Approaches in Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge on key figures, theories, and approaches in cognitive psychology with this comprehensive quiz!

#1

Which psychologist is often referred to as the father of psychoanalysis?

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

Who is associated with the concept of the 'collective unconscious' in analytical psychology?

B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
#3

In which psychological perspective is the concept of self-actualization most prominent?

Humanistic psychology
Cognitive psychology
Psychoanalytic psychology
Biopsychosocial psychology
#4

Which psychological perspective focuses on understanding the mind through studying observable behavior?

Cognitive psychology
Behavioral psychology
Psychoanalytic psychology
Humanistic psychology
#5

Which psychological perspective explores how people select, interpret, and remember information?

Behavioral psychology
Biological psychology
Cognitive psychology
Sociocultural psychology
#6

Who developed the concept of 'classical conditioning' and conducted the famous Pavlov's dog experiments?

B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
#7

What is the primary focus of behaviorism in psychology?

Unconscious mind
Observable behavior
Self-actualization
Cognitive processes
#8

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs in motivational psychology?

Erik Erikson
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
Ivan Pavlov
#9

What is the main emphasis of the psychodynamic approach in psychology?

Observation of behavior
Biological factors
Unconscious processes
Environmental influences
#10

Which of the following is a key concept in cognitive psychology?

Punishment and reward
Conditioned responses
Cognitive dissonance
Information processing
#11

Which perspective in psychology focuses on the influence of cultural and societal factors on behavior?

Cognitive psychology
Sociocultural psychology
Behavioral psychology
Biological psychology
#12

In the context of abnormal psychology, what does the term 'anxiety disorders' encompass?

Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
Disorders characterized by excessive fear and worry
Personality disorders
#13

Which approach in psychology focuses on understanding the mind through introspection?

Cognitive psychology
Humanistic psychology
Gestalt psychology
Structuralism
#14

Who is known for the social-cognitive theory and the concept of self-efficacy?

Albert Bandura
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
#15

Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?

Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Albert Bandura
#16

What is the central idea behind the biopsychosocial model of psychology?

Focus on biological factors only
Integration of biological, psychological, and social factors
Exclusively studying social influences
Prioritizing cognitive processes
#17

Who proposed the concept of the 'zone of proximal development' in developmental psychology?

Lev Vygotsky
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
#18

Who is known for the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting various forms of intelligence?

Howard Gardner
Daniel Goleman
Noam Chomsky
Erik Erikson

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