#1
Which of the following best defines psychology?
The study of the mind and behavior
The study of the physical body
The study of language development
The study of chemical reactions
#2
What is the main focus of behavioral psychology?
Exploring unconscious desires
Studying observable behavior and its conditioning
Understanding cognitive processes
Analyzing individual differences
#3
Which of the following is NOT a major perspective in psychology?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Psychodynamic
Chemical
#4
What is the primary focus of social psychology?
Individual behavior
The influence of society on behavior
The study of personality traits
The analysis of cognitive processes
#5
Who developed the concept of classical conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
Sigmund Freud
John Watson
#6
Which area of psychology focuses on the study of abnormal behavior and mental illness?
Developmental psychology
Clinical psychology
Educational psychology
Social psychology
#7
Who is considered the father of modern psychology?
Sigmund Freud
William James
Wilhelm Wundt
Carl Jung
#8
Which of the following is not a component of the scientific method used in psychology?
Observation
Experimentation
Intuition
Analysis
#9
What is the main focus of cognitive psychology?
Studying the unconscious mind
Examining behavior in social settings
Understanding mental processes such as perception and memory
Analyzing the influence of genetics on behavior
#10
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy?
To prescribe medication
To change behavior through conditioning
To provide insight and relief from emotional distress
To study brain activity
#11
Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs theory?
Abraham Maslow
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
#12
What is the main focus of developmental psychology?
Studying mental illnesses
Exploring the influence of society on behavior
Understanding how individuals change and grow over time
Analyzing the effects of brain injuries
#13
Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that there are several distinct forms of intelligence?
Howard Gardner
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
#14
What is the term for a sudden, unpredictable episode of intense fear or discomfort?
Bipolar disorder
Panic attack
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#15
What is the term for a mental shortcut or 'rule of thumb' used for making judgments and decisions?
Heuristic
Algorithm
Syllogism
Mnemonic
#16
What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs?
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Availability heuristic
Anchoring effect
#17
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to assist in an emergency situation when others are present?
Social facilitation
Diffusion of responsibility
Deindividuation
Groupthink