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