by alberta93
Step into the intriguing world of psychology, where the mysteries of the human mind are unraveled. This quiz will take you through various psychological concepts, theories, and groundbreaking experiments that have shaped our understanding of human behavior. Sharpen your mind and get ready to test your knowledge!
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Psychology Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
2. What does the term ‘cognitive dissonance’ refer to?
A state of mental discomfort
A type of memory loss
A form of social influence
A method of problem-solving
3. Which psychological perspective focuses on observable behaviors?
Humanistic
Cognitive
Behavioral
Psychoanalytic
4. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need is at the top of the pyramid?
Safety needs
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization
5. What is the main focus of developmental psychology?
Mental disorders
Human growth and development
Social interactions
Brain functions
6. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating emotions?
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Thalamus
7. What is the main concept behind B.F. Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning
Observational learning
Operant conditioning
Cognitive restructuring
8. Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Major depressive disorder
9. What does the term ‘neuroplasticity’ refer to?
The brain’s ability to change and adapt
The development of new neurons
The degeneration of brain cells
The transmission of nerve impulses
10. Which famous experiment demonstrated the power of social roles and conformity?
Milgram’s obedience experiment
Asch’s conformity experiment
Zimbardo’s Stanford prison experiment
Harlow’s monkey experiment
11. What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
Unconscious motives
Observable behavior
Cognitive processes
Personal growth and self-fulfillment
12. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
13. What is the main idea behind Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
Children learn through reinforcement
Development is a continuous process
Children go through distinct stages of cognitive development
Learning occurs through social interaction
14. Which term refers to the psychological phenomenon where individuals perform better when they are being observed?
Hawthorne effect
Placebo effect
Observer effect
Bandwagon effect
15. What is the primary focus of social psychology?
Individual differences
Brain functions
Social interactions
Child development
16. Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute others’ behaviors to internal factors while attributing our own behaviors to external factors?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
17. Which type of memory is responsible for the temporary storage and manipulation of information?
Sensory memory
Short-term memory
Long-term memory
Working memory
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