#1
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
William James
John B. Watson
#2
What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
To confirm pre-existing beliefs
To generate random hypotheses
To systematically investigate phenomena
To conduct unethical experiments
#3
In the nature vs. nurture debate, what does 'nurture' refer to?
Genetic inheritance
Environmental influences
Inherent traits
Biological factors
#4
Who developed the concept of operant conditioning?
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
#5
Who developed the concept of the social cognitive theory, emphasizing observational learning?
B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
John B. Watson
Sigmund Freud
#6
What is the primary focus of behaviorism?
Unconscious mind
Conscious thoughts
Observable behavior
Emotional experiences
#7
Who developed the concept of classical conditioning?
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
#8
Who proposed the hierarchy of needs in motivation theory?
B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
#9
What is the primary focus of the sociocultural perspective in psychology?
Genetic factors
Social and cultural influences
Unconscious processes
Neurological mechanisms
#10
Who is known for the concept of the 'id,' 'ego,' and 'superego' in psychodynamic theory?
B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
John Watson
#11
What does the Stanford-Binet test measure?
Personality traits
Intelligence
Emotional intelligence
Creativity
#12
What is the primary focus of the psychodynamic perspective in psychology?
Observable behavior
Unconscious conflicts and desires
Cognitive processes
Environmental influences
#13
Which perspective in psychology focuses on how people think, understand, and remember information?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Psychodynamic
Humanistic
#14
What is the main emphasis of the humanistic perspective in psychology?
Unconscious desires
Observable behavior
Personal growth and self-actualization
Environmental influences
#15
Who is known for the concept of the collective unconscious in psychology?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Carl Jung
Albert Bandura
#16
What is the main goal of positive psychology?
Eliminating negative emotions
Understanding abnormal behavior
Enhancing well-being and happiness
Exploring unconscious conflicts
#17
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and pleasure?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#18
What is the main focus of evolutionary psychology?
Cultural influences on behavior
Understanding unconscious desires
Adaptations and survival mechanisms
Neurological processes
#19
Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in children?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Lawrence Kohlberg
Lev Vygotsky