#1
What is the primary focus of structuralism in psychology?
Understanding the unconscious mind
Analyzing the structure of conscious experiences
Exploring observable behavior
Studying cognitive processes
#2
Who is often considered the father of psychoanalysis?
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
#3
Who is known for his research on classical conditioning with dogs, involving the salivary reflex?
Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
#4
In the context of memory, what is the term for the fading of information from memory over time?
Encoding
Decay
Interference
Retrieval
#5
Who is known for the theory of operant conditioning, involving reinforcement and punishment?
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
#6
Which branch of psychology focuses on understanding individual differences in behavior and personality?
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Personality Psychology
#7
What is the main goal of behaviorism?
Understanding unconscious motivations
Exploring cognitive processes
Observing and controlling behavior
Analyzing cultural influences
#8
What is the central idea of the nature vs. nurture debate in psychology?
The impact of genetics on behavior
The influence of environmental factors on behavior
The interaction between genetics and environment
The role of consciousness in behavior
#9
In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned response (UCR)?
The initially neutral stimulus
The learned response to the conditioned stimulus
The natural and automatic response to the unconditioned stimulus
The behavior that is reinforced
#10
What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
Studying observable behavior
Exploring unconscious motivations
Understanding personal growth and self-actualization
Analyzing cognitive processes
#11
What does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to in psychology?
The conflict between conscious and unconscious thoughts
The discomfort arising from inconsistent beliefs and attitudes
The process of forgetting unwanted memories
The irrational fear of specific objects or situations
#12
Who proposed the hierarchy of needs in human motivation?
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Abraham Maslow
Lawrence Kohlberg
#13
Which area of the brain is associated with the processing of emotions, such as fear and pleasure?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Frontal lobe
#14
Who is known for his research on obedience and the Milgram experiment?
Stanley Milgram
Philip Zimbardo
John Watson
Carl Rogers
#15
Who is credited with the development of the first comprehensive intelligence test?
B.F. Skinner
Alfred Binet
William James
Ivan Pavlov
#16
Which concept suggests that people tend to prefer consistency and avoid inconsistency in their beliefs and attitudes?
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Social facilitation
Groupthink
#17
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, fixed trait?
Howard Gardner
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson