#1
Which of the following is a basic principle of classical conditioning?
Stimulus-response association
ExplanationAssociation between stimuli and responses forms the basis.
#2
What does the term 'IQ' stand for in psychology?
Intelligence Quotient
ExplanationQuantitative measure of intelligence.
#3
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals conform to a group's behavior or beliefs?
Conformity
ExplanationAdapting to group behavior or beliefs.
#4
Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
ExplanationNeurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward.
#5
Which branch of psychology focuses on understanding how people interact with their social environments?
Social psychology
ExplanationStudy of social interactions and their effects.
#6
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy?
To alleviate psychological distress and promote well-being
ExplanationAim is to relieve distress and enhance well-being.
#7
Which psychologist is associated with the theory of cognitive development in children?
Jean Piaget
ExplanationPiaget proposed stages of cognitive development.
#8
What does the 'nature vs. nurture' debate in psychology refer to?
The influence of genetics versus environment on behavior
ExplanationDebate on genetic versus environmental influences.
#9
What is the primary focus of psychoanalysis in psychology?
Exploring unconscious conflicts and desires
ExplanationAnalyzing subconscious conflicts and desires.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Big Five personality traits?
Narcissism
ExplanationNot included in the Big Five personality traits model.
#11
In Freudian theory, what part of the personality operates on the pleasure principle?
Id
ExplanationPart of personality driven by immediate gratification.
#12
Who is known for proposing the theory of operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationSkinner introduced principles of operant conditioning.
#13
Who proposed the hierarchy of needs theory?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationHierarchy of human needs proposed by Maslow.
#14
What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others?
Projection
ExplanationAttributing one's own qualities to others.