Introduction to Psychology Concepts Quiz

Intuition is not a component of the scientific method, which relies on systematic observation, experimentation, and analysis.

Sigmund Freud is the founder of psychoanalysis, a psychological approach that explores the unconscious mind.

Amnesia is the inability to recall previously stored information in memory.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, targeted by drugs like cocaine and amphetamines.

Abraham Maslow is known for the hierarchy of needs, proposing that individuals are motivated by specific needs in a hierarchical order.

In Freudian theory, the Id is the part of the personality driven by the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification.

The medulla is a brain region responsible for vital functions like breathing and heart rate regulation.

Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs.

Projection is a defense mechanism where one attributes their undesirable traits to others.

John Watson conducted the 'Little Albert' experiment, illustrating classical conditioning in humans.

The primary developmental task in adolescence, according to Erikson, is resolving the conflict of identity versus role confusion.

Transduction is the process of converting sensory information into a form interpretable by the brain.

Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting various distinct forms of intelligence.