#1
Which of the following best defines psychology?
The study of the mind and behavior
ExplanationPsychology is the study of mental processes and behavior.
#2
What is the main focus of behavioral psychology?
Studying observable behavior and its conditioning
ExplanationBehavioral psychology focuses on studying observable behavior and its conditioning.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a major perspective in psychology?
Chemical
ExplanationChemical is not recognized as a major perspective in psychology.
#4
What is the primary focus of social psychology?
The influence of society on behavior
ExplanationSocial psychology focuses on how society influences behavior.
#5
Who developed the concept of classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationIvan Pavlov developed the concept of classical conditioning.
#6
Which area of psychology focuses on the study of abnormal behavior and mental illness?
Clinical psychology
ExplanationClinical psychology focuses on studying abnormal behavior and mental illness.
#7
Who is considered the father of modern psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
ExplanationWilhelm Wundt is credited as the founder of modern psychology.
#8
Which of the following is not a component of the scientific method used in psychology?
Intuition
ExplanationIntuition is not a formal component of the scientific method in psychology.
#9
What is the main focus of cognitive psychology?
Understanding mental processes such as perception and memory
ExplanationCognitive psychology focuses on studying mental processes like perception and memory.
#10
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy?
To provide insight and relief from emotional distress
ExplanationThe primary goal of psychotherapy is to offer insight and alleviate emotional distress.
#11
Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs theory?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationAbraham Maslow is known for his hierarchy of needs theory.
#12
What is the main focus of developmental psychology?
Understanding how individuals change and grow over time
ExplanationDevelopmental psychology focuses on studying changes and growth over time.
#13
Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that there are several distinct forms of intelligence?
Howard Gardner
ExplanationHoward Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences.
#14
What is the term for a sudden, unpredictable episode of intense fear or discomfort?
Panic attack
ExplanationA panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort.
#15
What is the term for a mental shortcut or 'rule of thumb' used for making judgments and decisions?
Heuristic
ExplanationA heuristic is a mental shortcut or 'rule of thumb' used for making decisions.
#16
What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationConfirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs.
#17
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to assist in an emergency situation when others are present?
Diffusion of responsibility
ExplanationDiffusion of responsibility is when individuals are less likely to assist in emergencies when others are present.