Fundamentals of Psychology and Psychological Principles Quiz

Test your knowledge on Freud's theory, Erikson's stages, learning principles, and key figures in psychology with this comprehensive quiz.

#1

What is the primary focus of behaviorism?

The unconscious mind
The role of genetics
Observable behavior
Emotional experiences
#2

Who is known for developing the hierarchy of needs?

B. F. Skinner
Jean Piaget
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
#3

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt
Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
#4

In classical conditioning, what is the term for a previously neutral stimulus that elicits a response after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus?

Unconditioned stimulus
Conditioned stimulus
Neutral stimulus
Reinforcer
#5

What is the term for a type of learning where behavior is strengthened by consequences?

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Observational learning
Insight learning
#6

Which of the following is a key concept in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

Operant conditioning
Collective unconscious
Hierarchy of needs
Self-actualization
#7

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary task of adolescence?

Intimacy vs. isolation
Trust vs. mistrust
Identity vs. role confusion
Generativity vs. stagnation
#8

What is the term for the tendency to seek out information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?

Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
Availability heuristic
Representativeness heuristic
#9

Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#10

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior?

Behaviorism
Cognitive psychology
Humanistic psychology
Psychoanalytic theory
#11

What is the primary criticism of the humanistic perspective in psychology?

It ignores the role of unconscious processes
It underestimates the importance of behavior
It relies too heavily on laboratory experiments
It overlooks the influence of genetics

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