Year 9 Introduction to Psychology

Which of the following best describes the study of Psychology?

• The study of mindfulness

• The study of behaviour and mental processes

• The study of human behaviour

• The study of how to read someones mind

Which is the correct definition of behaviour?

• Movement

• A movement that is hidden

• Something a person does

• An action made by a person or animal

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behaviour?

• Perception

• Facial expression

• Body language

• Tone of voice

What are the three components of a mental process?

• Perception, facial expression, emotion

• Prospective, cognition, emotion

• Perception, cognition, emotion

• Perception, action, behaviour

Jin is playing soccor. Which of the following is an example of a perception he may have while playing?

• He notices the black and white pattern of the ball

• He remembers the last time he played the same opponent

• He feels anxious about playing his opponent

• He develops a strategy to play against his opponent

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Mental processes are the same for everyone.

• True

• False

Mental processes _______________ while behaviours _______________.

• Cannot be observed; can be observed

• Can be observed; cannot be observed

Crying is an example of a _____________ and sadness is an example of a ______________.

• mental process; behaviour

• behaviour; mental process

Which of the following is true of a psychiatrist?

• They cannot prescribe medications

• They can prescribe medications

• They go to university for four years

• They do no go to university

Which of the following is true of a psychologist?

• They deal with more severe issues than a psychiatrist

• They deal with less severe issues than a psychiatrist