#1
Which of the following is a core focus of psychology?
Understanding the human mind and behavior
ExplanationCore focus on understanding human mind and behavior.
#2
Who is often considered the father of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
ExplanationWilhelm Wundt is often considered the father of psychology.
#3
What is the purpose of the placebo effect?
To demonstrate the power of suggestion
ExplanationPlacebo effect demonstrates power of suggestion.
#4
Which psychologist is known for proposing the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationAbraham Maslow proposed the hierarchy of needs.
#5
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for regulating basic survival functions such as breathing and heart rate?
Medulla oblongata
ExplanationMedulla oblongata regulates basic survival functions.
#6
What is the main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychologists primarily use talk therapy, while psychiatrists primarily use medication
ExplanationPsychologists use talk therapy, psychiatrists use medication.
#7
In the context of psychology, what does the term 'schema' refer to?
A mental framework for organizing and interpreting information
ExplanationSchema is a mental framework for information.
#8
What is the primary difference between sensation and perception?
Sensation is the process of detecting sensory stimuli, while perception is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information
ExplanationSensation detects, perception interprets sensory information.
#9
What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus, while operant conditioning involves associating a behavior with a consequence
ExplanationClassical conditioning links neutral with meaningful, while operant links behavior with consequence.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism identified by Freud?
Both A and B
ExplanationExample of defense mechanisms identified by Freud.
#11
Who is associated with the concept of 'learned helplessness'?
Martin Seligman
ExplanationMartin Seligman is associated with learned helplessness.
#12
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'psychological resilience'?
The ability to cope with adversity and adapt to challenges
ExplanationPsychological resilience: coping/adapting to adversity.
#13
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cognitive dissonance'?
The uncomfortable feeling that arises from holding contradictory beliefs or behaviors
ExplanationCognitive dissonance: discomfort from contradictory beliefs/behaviors.
#14
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'stereotype threat'?
The tendency to perform poorly in situations where one feels at risk of confirming a negative stereotype about one's group
ExplanationStereotype threat: poor performance due to risk of confirming negative stereotype.