#1
Which of the following is a specialization in psychology that focuses on understanding abnormal behavior and mental illness?
Clinical Psychology
ExplanationFocuses on abnormal behavior and mental illness.
#2
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationFounder of psychoanalysis.
#3
Who is known for proposing the hierarchy of needs theory in psychology?
Abraham Maslow
ExplanationProposed hierarchy of needs theory.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a primary research method used in psychology?
Meta-analysis
ExplanationNot a primary research method.
#5
Which psychologist is known for his research on obedience to authority, conducted through the infamous Milgram experiment?
Stanley Milgram
ExplanationConducted obedience to authority research.
#6
What is the main focus of environmental psychology?
Understanding the impact of physical surroundings on human behavior
ExplanationFocuses on impact of surroundings on behavior.
#7
Which subfield of psychology focuses on understanding how individuals perceive, experience, and express emotions?
Emotion Psychology
ExplanationStudies perception, experience, and expression of emotions.
#8
Which branch of psychology is concerned with the study of how people interact with their social environments and how they influence each other?
Social Psychology
ExplanationStudies social interactions and influences.
#9
What is the primary focus of neuropsychology?
Studying the brain and its relation to behavior and cognition
ExplanationFocuses on the brain's role in behavior and cognition.
#10
What does the 'nature vs. nurture' debate in psychology focus on?
The influence of genetics versus environmental factors on behavior
ExplanationDebate over genetic vs. environmental influences on behavior.
#11
Which type of psychologist primarily studies how people interact with technology and design user-friendly interfaces?
Human Factors Psychologist
ExplanationStudies human interaction with technology and design.
#12
Which type of psychologist is primarily concerned with diagnosing and treating mental disorders?
Clinical Psychologist
ExplanationDiagnoses and treats mental disorders.
#13
What is the main focus of health psychology?
Understanding the psychological factors that influence health and illness
ExplanationFocuses on psychological factors in health and illness.
#14
What is the main focus of industrial-organizational psychology?
Understanding the psychological factors that influence job performance
ExplanationFocuses on psychological factors in job performance.
#15
Which subfield of psychology is primarily concerned with the study of human development across the lifespan?
Developmental Psychology
ExplanationStudies human development across lifespan.
#16
Who developed the theory of operant conditioning in psychology?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationDeveloped operant conditioning theory.
#17
Who is known for his theory of cognitive development, which outlines stages of intellectual growth from infancy to adulthood?
Jean Piaget
ExplanationProposed theory of cognitive development.
#18
Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that intelligence is not a single, fixed attribute?
Howard Gardner
ExplanationProposed theory of multiple intelligences.
#19
Who is known for his theory of self-determination, which emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in human motivation?
Edward Deci
ExplanationProposed theory of self-determination.