#1
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Classical Conditioning'?
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired
ExplanationLearning through association of stimuli.
#2
Which psychologist is best known for the development of the theory of operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationProminent figure in the study of behaviorism.
#3
Which of the following is a primary factor in the formation of enduring interpersonal attractions?
All of the above
ExplanationVarious factors contribute to lasting interpersonal connections.
#4
Which stage of sleep is most associated with vivid dreams?
REM sleep
ExplanationSleep stage with rapid eye movement and vivid dreams.
#5
What is the main focus of humanistic psychology?
Personal growth and self-actualization
ExplanationStudying individuals' potential and self-fulfillment.
#6
What is the main focus of behaviorism in psychology?
Observable behavior and its relationship with stimuli
ExplanationStudy of behavior as a response to stimuli.
#7
What is the 'Hierarchy of Needs' theory primarily concerned with?
The progression of human motivation
ExplanationThe stages of motivation towards self-fulfillment.
#8
Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with feelings of happiness and well-being?
Serotonin
ExplanationNeurotransmitter regulating mood and happiness.
#9
According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the core conflict in adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
ExplanationStruggle for self-identity and social role.
#10
What theory suggests that the presence of others can enhance the performance on simple tasks but hinder it on complex tasks?
Social Facilitation Theory
ExplanationEnhancement or hindrance of task performance due to others' presence.
#11
What does Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggest is the highest level of psychological development?
Self-Actualization
ExplanationFulfillment of one's potential and purpose.
#12
What concept in psychology explains why people may fail to take action in an emergency situation when others are present, due to a diffusion of responsibility?
The bystander effect
ExplanationReduced sense of personal responsibility in groups.
#13
In the context of social psychology, what does the 'Bystander Effect' imply?
Individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present
ExplanationReduced likelihood of intervention in a crowd.
#14
What is the term used to describe a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments?
Impostor Syndrome
ExplanationDoubt in one's abilities despite evident success.
#15
Who proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
Robert Sternberg
ExplanationResearcher known for his theory on intelligence.
#16
In attachment theory, what type of attachment is characterized by distress when a caregiver leaves but ambivalent behavior upon their return?
Anxious-ambivalent attachment
ExplanationMixed feelings of attachment and anxiety towards caregivers.