#1
What is the primary focus of psychology?
Studying the behavior of animals
Understanding and explaining human behavior
Analyzing physical health
Exploring celestial bodies
#2
What is the placebo effect in psychological research?
A fake treatment that has no therapeutic effect
A powerful psychological intervention
A specific type of therapy
A drug with strong side effects
#3
What is the 'fight or flight' response in psychology?
A coping mechanism for stress
A relaxation technique
A type of sleep disorder
An emotional disorder
#4
In classical conditioning, what is the term for a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response?
Unconditioned stimulus
Conditioned stimulus
Neutral stimulus
Operant stimulus
#5
Which part of the brain is associated with emotions, memory, and decision-making?
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Frontal lobe
#6
Which of the following is a key element of the scientific method in psychology?
Intuition
Anecdotal evidence
Empirical evidence
Personal opinions
#7
Who is often referred to as the father of modern psychology?
Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Wilhelm Wundt
#8
Which branch of psychology focuses on how people grow and change throughout the lifespan?
Cognitive psychology
Developmental psychology
Clinical psychology
Social psychology
#9
What is the concept of 'operant conditioning' associated with in psychology?
Classical conditioning
Learning through consequences
Observational learning
Memory processes
#10
Which research method involves studying a group of individuals over an extended period to observe changes or development?
Experimental research
Cross-sectional study
Longitudinal study
Survey research
#11
What is the concept of 'nature vs. nurture' in psychology concerned with?
The influence of genetics versus environmental factors on behavior
The impact of cultural factors on personality
The role of unconscious desires in decision-making
The study of inherited traits
#12
Which area of the brain is primarily associated with the formation of new memories?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Thalamus
#13
What is the purpose of random assignment in psychological experiments?
To ensure participants know the purpose of the study
To eliminate bias in group assignment
To guarantee a specific outcome
To control for individual differences
#14
In the context of psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?
A mental disorder
An inconsistency between attitudes and behavior
A type of memory impairment
A form of hypnosis
#15
Who developed the hierarchy of needs in psychology?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
John B. Watson
#16
What is the primary goal of psychoanalysis as a therapeutic approach?
Behavior modification
Uncovering unconscious conflicts
Cognitive restructuring
Social skills training
#17
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#18
What is the main focus of social psychology?
Individual mental processes
Group dynamics and social influence
Psychopathology
Neurological disorders
#19
What does the bystander effect refer to in social psychology?
Increased helping behavior in a group
Reduced likelihood of helping in the presence of others
Social facilitation
Conformity to group norms