Psychology Quiz (1) Test your knowledge of the fascinating field of psychology with this quiz! delya90 published on January 120 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/11 What is the definition of psychology? The study of plants The study of stars The study of rocks The scientific study of the mind and behavior 2/11 Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis? Sigmund Freud Carl Jung B.F. Skinner Ivan Pavlov 3/11 What is the primary goal of behaviorism? To understand the unconscious mind To study cognitive processes To observe and predict behavior To explore the genetic basis of behavior 4/11 What does the nature vs. nurture debate focus on? The influence of astrology on behavior The relative importance of genetics and environment The impact of technology on behavior The role of culture in shaping behavior 5/11 Which of the following is NOT a major area of psychology? Developmental psychology Clinical psychology Social psychology Physiology psychology 6/11 What is the term for the cognitive bias where people tend to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs? Confirmation bias Availability heuristic Anchoring effect Hindsight bias 7/11 Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward? Dopamine Serotonin GABA Endorphins 8/11 What is the term for the inability to recall past events, often due to a traumatic experience? Déjà vu Selective memory Amnesia Delusion 9/11 Which psychologist introduced the concept of the hierarchy of needs? Abraham Maslow Jean Piaget Erik Erikson Lawrence Kohlberg 10/11 What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity? Antisocial personality disorder Phobia Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 11/11 What is the name of the concept where people experience a decline in focus and mental effort when they are part of a group? Cognitive dissonance Social loafing Self-fulfilling prophecy Stereotype threat
