Psychological Case Studies Quiz

Characterized by persistent and excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life.

Abraham Maslow proposed the theory of the 'Hierarchy of Needs,' suggesting that human motivation is based on fulfilling various needs in a hierarchical order.

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist, is often referred to as the 'father of psychoanalysis' for his significant contributions to the field.

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, or recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while disregarding contradictory evidence.

Howard Gardner, an American psychologist, is credited with the development of the theory of 'Multiple Intelligences,' which proposes that intelligence is not a single entity but consists of multiple distinct abilities.

John B. Watson conducted the 'Little Albert' experiment to demonstrate classical conditioning in humans.

Patient HM, or Henry Molaison, was an amnesic patient whose case contributed significantly to the understanding of memory.

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by cataplexy and other symptoms.

Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, is known for developing the concept of classical conditioning through his experiments with dogs.

The hippocampus, a part of the limbic system in the brain, is primarily associated with emotions and memory, particularly in the formation of new memories.

Stanley Milgram, a social psychologist, conducted the infamous Milgram Experiment, demonstrating the tendency of individuals to obey authority figures, even against their own moral judgments.

The Stanford Prison Experiment primarily investigated the psychological phenomenon of deindividuation in a simulated prison environment.

Dr. P., a patient described in Oliver Sacks' book, suffered from visual agnosia, mistaking objects for something else.

Solomon Asch's conformity experiment demonstrated how individuals conform to group pressure, even if it means going against their own judgment.

Projection is a psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to others.

Self-consistency theory proposes that individuals strive to maintain a consistent self-concept by selectively interpreting and recalling information that supports their self-image.

Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist, proposed the 'Triarchic Theory of Intelligence,' which encompasses analytical, creative, and practical aspects of intelligence.