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  • 1. Psychological refers to the state of mind and emotions of an individual, encompassing experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It explores the intricate workings of the human mind, including cognitive processes, emotions, motivations, and mental health. Understanding psychological phenomena through research and observation plays a crucial role in various fields such as psychology, sociology, education, and healthcare. Psychotherapy and counseling are common interventions used to address psychological issues and promote mental well-being. Overall, the study of psychology sheds light on the complexities of human behavior and cognition, offering insights into how people think, feel, and interact with the world around them.

    What is the study of how people think, feel, and behave?
A) Anthropology
B) Biology
C) Sociology
D) Psychology
  • 2. Who is often referred to as the father of psychoanalysis?
A) B.F. Skinner
B) Ivan Pavlov
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Carl Jung
  • 3. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for emotional responses?
A) Cerebellum
B) Amygdala
C) Frontal lobe
D) Hippocampus
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT a major perspective in psychology?
A) Cognitive
B) Astrological
C) Biological
D) Behavioral
  • 5. What is the term for the collection of different mental processes working together?
A) Intelligence
B) Emotion
C) Cognition
D) Consciousness
  • 6. Who conducted the controversial Stanford prison experiment?
A) Philip Zimbardo
B) B.F. Skinner
C) Ivan Pavlov
D) Stanley Milgram
  • 7. Which neurological disorder is characterized by repetitive behaviors and social challenges?
A) Autism
B) Schizophrenia
C) Dyslexia
D) Alzheimer's
  • 8. Which process involves modifying existing mental schemas to fit new information?
A) Adaptation
B) Accommodation
C) Assimilation
D) Integration
  • 9. Which type of memory relates to retention of events and experiences over time?
A) Semantic memory
B) Procedural memory
C) Working memory
D) Episodic memory
  • 10. What is the name for the system that controls the fight-or-flight response in stressful situations?
A) Sympathetic nervous system
B) Parasympathetic nervous system
C) Enteric nervous system
D) Central nervous system
  • 11. What theory suggests that behavior is influenced by observable reinforcement and punishment?
A) Functionalism
B) Gestalt psychology
C) Behaviorism
D) Structuralism
  • 12. Who proposed the hierarchy of needs, emphasizing the importance of psychological growth?
A) Abraham Maslow
B) Lawrence Kohlberg
C) Erik Erikson
D) Jean Piaget
  • 13. What term describes the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in the brain?
A) Memory
B) Learning
C) Perception
D) Cognition
  • 14. Who is known for proposing the concept of the social identity theory?
A) Henri Tajfel
B) Albert Bandura
C) Carl Rogers
D) Karen Horney
  • 15. What is the term for the unconscious defense mechanism where individuals attribute their negative qualities to others?
A) Denial
B) Projection
C) Regression
D) Rationalization
  • 16. Which technique involves a therapist guiding a client toward self-discovery and insight?
A) Psychotherapy
B) Medication
C) Electroconvulsive therapy
D) Hypnosis
  • 17. What process involves the encoding of information from sensory inputs?
A) Consciousness
B) Attention
C) Interpretation
D) Perception
  • 18. Which theory suggests that emotions result from physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation?
A) James-Lange theory
B) Cannon-Bard theory
C) Facial feedback hypothesis
D) Two-factor theory
  • 19. What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another?
A) Compassion
B) Empathy
C) Sympathy
D) Altruism
  • 20. Which disorder is characterized by fluctuations in mood from extreme highs to extreme lows?
A) Bipolar disorder
B) Post-traumatic stress disorder
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) Panic disorder
  • 21. Who proposed the theory that cognitive development occurs through interactions with the social environment and through language?
A) Jean Piaget
B) Lev Vygotsky
C) Erik Erikson
D) Abraham Maslow
  • 22. What term describes the stage of moral development where individuals adhere to societal rules for the sake of maintaining social order?
A) Conventional
B) Preconventional
C) Postconventional
D) Personal
  • 23. What is the term for the process of adapting to environmental demands?
A) Resilience
B) Stress
C) Adaptation
D) Coping
  • 24. Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?
A) Ivan Pavlov
B) B.F. Skinner
C) Albert Bandura
D) Sigmund Freud
  • 25. What is the purpose of the Rorschach inkblot test?
A) To evaluate physical health
B) To measure intelligence
C) To diagnose specific mental disorders
D) To assess personality and emotional functioning
  • 26. What is the term for a pattern of behavior or thinking that feels comfortable and familiar?
A) Habituation
B) Comfort zone
C) Selective attention
D) Cognitive dissonance
  • 27. Who developed the theory of cognitive development that includes sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages?
A) Jean Piaget
B) Erik Erikson
C) Lev Vygotsky
D) Lawrence Kohlberg
  • 28. What is the purpose of the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)?
A) To measure intelligence and cognitive abilities
B) To diagnose physical illnesses
C) To evaluate social skills
D) To assess personality characteristics and psychological disorders
  • 29. What is psychology?
A) The study of physical health
B) The study of animals
C) The study of chemical reactions
D) The scientific study of the mind and behavior
  • 30. What is the purpose of a correlation study in psychology?
A) To test cause-and-effect relationships
B) To examine the relationship between two variables
C) To observe behavior in natural settings
D) To analyze brain activity using imaging techniques
  • 31. Which cognitive bias involves relying on the first piece of information encountered when making decisions?
A) Availability heuristic
B) Hindsight bias
C) Confirmation bias
D) Anchoring bias
  • 32. Which social psychologist is famous for the experiment on obedience conducted at Yale University?
A) Solomon Asch
B) Philip Zimbardo
C) Stanley Milgram
D) Muzafer Sherif
  • 33. What hypothesis states that people compare themselves to others to assess their abilities and opinions?
A) Social identity theory
B) Social comparison theory
C) Cognitive dissonance theory
D) Self-perception theory
  • 34. Which defense mechanism involves shifting unacceptable impulses to a more acceptable or less threatening target?
A) Displacement
B) Projection
C) Repression
D) Sublimation
  • 35. Who is considered the father of modern psychology?
A) Wilhelm Wundt
B) Sigmund Freud
C) Ivan Pavlov
D) B.F. Skinner
  • 36. Which area of psychology explores how people make decisions and judgments?
A) Industrial-organizational psychology
B) Cognitive psychology
C) Developmental psychology
D) Neuropsychology
  • 37. What is the main idea behind Albert Bandura's social learning theory?
A) Behavior is determined solely by inner conflicts
B) Behavior is shaped by reinforcement and punishment
C) Behavior is learned from the environment through the process of observational learning
D) Behavior is primarily influenced by genetics
  • 38. Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making, problem solving, and planning?
A) Prefrontal cortex
B) Amygdala
C) Cerebellum
D) Hippocampus
  • 39. Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulating variables?
A) Survey research
B) Naturalistic observation
C) Case study
D) Experimental research
  • 40. What is the concept of neuroplasticity in psychology?
A) The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt throughout life
B) The study of neurons and their functions
C) The relationship between brain size and intelligence
D) The impact of genetic factors on behavior
  • 41. Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure, reward, and addiction?
A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) Acetylcholine
D) GABA
  • 42. What is the main focus of positive psychology?
A) Studying factors that contribute to human happiness and well-being
B) Analyzing abnormal behavior
C) Exploring subconscious motives
D) Investigating personality disorders
  • 43. What is the term for a disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and feelings of worthlessness?
A) Bipolar disorder
B) Depression
C) Anxiety
D) Schizophrenia
  • 44. What is the term for the process of changing beliefs or behaviors in order to fit in with a group?
A) Conformity
B) Persuasion
C) Obedience
D) Compliance
  • 45. What term describes the difficulty in remembering where and when a memory was formed?
A) Retroactive interference
B) Source amnesia
C) Semantic confusion
D) Encoding failure
  • 46. What is emotional intelligence?
A) The ability to perform well on IQ tests
B) The ability to read body language accurately
C) The ability to control sensory perceptions
D) The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and effectively interact with others
  • 47. What is the term for the process of reinforcing a behavior by rewarding it?
A) Negative reinforcement
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Extinction
D) Punishment
  • 48. What term describes the inability to remember events from early childhood?
A) Traumatic amnesia
B) Selective amnesia
C) Infantile amnesia
D) Childhood amnesia
  • 49. What is the bystander effect?
A) The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present
B) The tendency to mimic the behavior of others
C) The fear of being judged by others
D) The tendency to conform to group norms
  • 50. Which type of conditioning did Ivan Pavlov famously demonstrate in his experiments with dogs?
A) Social conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Classical conditioning
D) Cultural conditioning
  • 51. What does the concept of self-actualization refer to?
A) The tendency to seek pleasure and avoid pain
B) The desire for social approval
C) The realization of one's full potential and abilities
D) The need for security and stability
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