#1
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Sigmund Freud
William James
Wilhelm Wundt
Carl Jung
#2
Which perspective in psychology focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences?
Behavioral perspective
Cognitive perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Humanistic perspective
#3
What is the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in memory called?
Attention
Sensation
Perception
Memory
#4
Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulating variables?
Case study
Experiment
Survey
Naturalistic observation
#5
Who is known for proposing the theory of cognitive development in children?
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
#6
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of learning and environmental influences on behavior?
Biopsychosocial perspective
Evolutionary perspective
Behavioral perspective
Sociocultural perspective
#7
Who proposed the theory of operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
#8
Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#9
According to Maslow, which category of needs must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed?
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Physiological needs
#10
What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
Availability heuristic
Representativeness heuristic
#11
Who proposed the theory of psychosexual development?
Erik Erikson
Alfred Adler
Karen Horney
Sigmund Freud
#12
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
GABA
#13
What is the main focus of the humanistic perspective in psychology?
The role of unconscious conflicts
The importance of cognitive processes
The influence of genetics on behavior
The potential for personal growth
#14
Which of the following brain structures is primarily associated with the regulation of emotions and motivation?
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Thalamus
#15
What is the main focus of the sociocultural perspective in psychology?
The biological basis of behavior
The influence of cultural and social factors on behavior
The impact of unconscious conflicts on behavior
The role of cognitive processes in behavior
#16
What is the primary focus of evolutionary psychology?
The influence of culture on behavior
The role of genetics in behavior
The impact of unconscious conflicts on behavior
The adaptive value of behavior and mental processes
#17
What is the primary focus of the biopsychosocial perspective in psychology?
The influence of biological factors on behavior
The role of unconscious conflicts in behavior
The interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in behavior
The importance of cognitive processes in behavior