Psychological Theories Quiz

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#1

Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior and personality?

Behavioral Theory
Humanistic Theory
Cognitive Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#2

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving in understanding behavior?

Behavioral Theory
Humanistic Theory
Cognitive Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#3

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of individual growth and self-actualization?

Behavioral Theory
Humanistic Theory
Cognitive Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#4

Which psychological theory focuses on the importance of environmental influences, such as reinforcement and punishment, in shaping behavior?

Humanistic Theory
Cognitive Theory
Behavioral Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#5

What is the main focus of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

The role of unconscious conflicts
The importance of environmental influences
The hierarchy of human needs
The stages of cognitive development
#6

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences in shaping personality?

Behavioral Theory
Humanistic Theory
Cognitive Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#7

According to Albert Bandura's social learning theory, which of the following is a key factor in learning through observation?

Reinforcement
Punishment
Self-efficacy
Conditioning
#8

In Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary conflict during the stage of 'identity versus role confusion'?

Trust versus mistrust
Integrity versus despair
Generativity versus stagnation
Autonomy versus shame and doubt
#9

According to B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory, what is reinforcement?

An unpleasant consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior
A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior
A punishment that decreases the likelihood of a behavior
An instinctual drive that motivates behavior
#10

What is the central idea of Carl Rogers' person-centered theory?

The importance of unconscious conflicts
The significance of conditioning in behavior
The role of self-concept and unconditional positive regard
The impact of cognitive distortions on behavior
#11

According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is the term for the process by which new experiences are incorporated into existing mental structures?

Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibration
Stagnation
#12

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary crisis during the 'industry versus inferiority' stage?

Integrity versus despair
Autonomy versus shame and doubt
Initiative versus guilt
Identity versus role confusion
#13

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

Physiological needs
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
#14

Which psychological theory suggests that behavior is influenced by biological factors such as genetics, hormones, and neurotransmitters?

Evolutionary Theory
Biopsychosocial Theory
Trait Theory
Structuralism
#15

Which psychological theory suggests that behavior is influenced by the interaction between individual traits and the social environment?

Evolutionary Theory
Biopsychosocial Theory
Trait Theory
Structuralism
#16

According to the biopsychosocial model, which factors contribute to an individual's health and well-being?

Biological, psychological, and social factors
Environmental factors only
Biological and psychological factors only
Psychological and social factors only
#17

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously and independently?

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Schachter-Singer two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#18

Which theory suggests that motivation arises from the desire to fulfill intrinsic needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

Self-determination theory
Drive reduction theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
Expectancy theory

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