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Fundamentals of Psychological Inquiry Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a fundamental concept in psychology?

Behavior
Explanation

Fundamental concept focusing on actions and reactions.

#2

Who is often referred to as the 'father of psychology'?

Wilhelm Wundt
Explanation

Pioneer who established the first psychology laboratory.

#3

What is the main focus of developmental psychology?

Understanding how people change and grow over time
Explanation

Study of changes and growth over time.

#4

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs theory?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy of human needs proposed by a psychologist.

#5

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Howard Gardner
Explanation

Psychologist proposing multiple intelligences theory.

#6

Who is known for his research on obedience to authority, particularly the Milgram experiment?

Stanley Milgram
Explanation

Researcher famous for obedience studies.

#7

Which research method involves observing and recording behavior without interference?

Naturalistic observation
Explanation

Observation method without manipulation.

#8

What is the main advantage of using experimental research in psychology?

It allows for the study of cause-and-effect relationships
Explanation

Facilitates understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.

#9

Which of the following is a key component of classical conditioning?

Association
Explanation

Association between stimuli in learning.

#10

What is the primary difference between the id, ego, and superego according to Freudian psychoanalytic theory?

They are three parts of the mind that interact to control behavior and personality
Explanation

Three components controlling behavior and personality.

#11

What does the term 'schema' refer to in cognitive psychology?

A mental framework for organizing and interpreting information
Explanation

Mental framework for information interpretation.

#12

What is the concept of 'confirmation bias' in psychology?

The tendency to only seek out information that confirms pre-existing beliefs
Explanation

Tendency to seek confirming evidence for beliefs.

#13

What does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to in psychology?

The discomfort caused by holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
Explanation

Discomfort from conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

#14

In the context of social psychology, what does the term 'groupthink' refer to?

The tendency of a group to prioritize harmony and consensus over critical thinking
Explanation

Group's preference for harmony over critical thought.

#15

What does the 'Weber's law' state in psychology?

The just noticeable difference between two stimuli is proportional to the magnitude of the stimuli
Explanation

Perceptual law stating relation between stimulus magnitude and difference.

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