#1
Which of the following is not a branch of psychology?
Clinical psychology
Astrology
Cognitive psychology
Educational psychology
#2
In which phase of sleep do vivid dreams, often resembling a story, occur?
#3
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and is often targeted in the treatment of depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#4
What is the primary goal of behavior therapy?
Understanding unconscious motives
Changing maladaptive behaviors
Exploring the meaning of dreams
Enhancing self-actualization
#5
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
#6
Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
John Watson
Ivan Pavlov
#7
What is the primary focus of industrial-organizational psychology?
Child development
Workplace behavior
Clinical disorders
Animal behavior
#8
Which type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors?
Psychoanalysis
Humanistic therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Gestalt therapy
#9
What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
The tendency to help others in emergencies
The increased likelihood of receiving help when more people are present
The diffusion of responsibility in a group, reducing the likelihood of helping
The tendency to conform to group norms
#10
What is the primary focus of forensic psychology?
Child development
Criminal behavior and legal issues
Educational psychology
Industrial-organizational psychology
#11
Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#12
What is the main idea behind the social-cognitive theory of personality?
Personality is determined by genetics only
Personality is shaped by reinforcement and punishment
Personality is influenced by observing and imitating others
Personality is fixed and unchangeable
#13
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, fixed trait?
Albert Bandura
Howard Gardner
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
#14
What is the primary focus of positive psychology?
Treating mental disorders
Understanding abnormal behavior
Enhancing well-being and human strengths
Studying unconscious motives
#15
Who developed the theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
John Watson
Carl Rogers