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Psychological Concepts and Therapies Quiz

#1

In psychology, which therapy focuses on changing irrational thought patterns to alter behavior?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Explanation

Focuses on changing thought patterns.

#2

Who is often referred to as the 'father of psychoanalysis'?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Pioneer of psychoanalysis.

#3

Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner
Explanation

Pioneer of operant conditioning.

#4

Which type of therapy focuses on examining unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?

Psychoanalysis
Explanation

Focuses on unconscious conflicts.

#5

Who developed the concept of the 'Hierarchy of Needs'?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Proposed hierarchy of human needs.

#6

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to give undue weight to the first information we receive about a topic?

Primacy effect
Explanation

First information bias.

#7

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals are more likely to comply with a request if they have already agreed to smaller requests?

Foot-in-the-door technique
Explanation

Compliance based on prior agreement.

#8

What is the term used to describe the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?

Projection
Explanation

Attributing one's own traits onto others.

#9

What term describes the tendency to perform better when others are watching?

Social facilitation
Explanation

Improved performance in presence of others.

#10

Which psychological concept involves the tendency to attribute one's own undesirable traits onto others?

Projection
Explanation

Attributing undesirable traits onto others.

#11

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met first before an individual can strive for self-actualization?

Physiological needs
Explanation

Basic survival needs.

#12

Who proposed the theory of cognitive development, which includes stages such as sensorimotor and concrete operational?

Jean Piaget
Explanation

Pioneer of cognitive development theory.

#13

Who is known for his research on classical conditioning, involving experiments with dogs and a bell?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Pioneer of classical conditioning.

#14

Who is known for his work on the theory of psychosocial development, which includes stages like trust versus mistrust and autonomy versus shame?

Erik Erikson
Explanation

Pioneer of psychosocial development theory.

#15

Who is known for his theory of moral development, which includes stages such as obedience and punishment orientation and universal ethical principles?

Lawrence Kohlberg
Explanation

Pioneer of moral development theory.

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