#1
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic life functions like breathing and heart rate?
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Medulla oblongata
Frontal lobe
#2
What term is used to describe the ability to understand and share the feelings of another?
Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Altruism
#3
What is the bystander effect in psychology?
The tendency for people to perform better when they are being observed
The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present
The impact of cultural norms on behavior
The cognitive bias towards information that confirms pre-existing beliefs
#4
What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex in the brain?
Motor coordination
Language processing
Decision-making and executive functions
Visual perception
#5
Which part of the brain is associated with language comprehension and production?
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Parietal lobe
Frontal lobe
#6
Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
Abraham Maslow
#7
What is the concept of emotional intelligence primarily focused on?
Analytical reasoning
Social awareness and relationships
Motor skills
Memory recall
#8
Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent and irrational fears of specific objects or situations?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Phobia
Schizophrenia
#9
What is the name of the stage in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory that occurs during adolescence and focuses on identity vs. role confusion?
Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Industry vs. Inferiority
Identity vs. Role Confusion
#10
Who is credited with the development of classical conditioning through his famous experiments with dogs?
John Watson
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Edward Thorndike
#11
In psychology, what does the nature vs. nurture debate refer to?
Influence of genetics vs. environmental factors on behavior
Studying animals in their natural habitat
Examining individual differences in intelligence
Comparing Eastern and Western psychological theories
#12
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and feelings of pleasure?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)
#13
Which area of the brain is associated with the formation of new memories?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus
Pons
#14
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, fixed trait?
Howard Gardner
Lewis Terman
Alfred Binet
Charles Spearman
#15
What is the primary focus of behaviorism in psychology?
Unconscious thoughts and desires
Observable behavior and external stimuli
Interpersonal relationships
Cognitive processes and mental structures