Psychology Quiz

Who is considered the father of modern-day scientific psychology?

• Edward B. Titchener

• John B. Watson

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

Which psychologist developed psychoanalytic theory?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Edward B. Titchener

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

Who was the first African American to receive a PhD in psychology in the United States?

• Noam Chomsky

• Cecil Sumner

• Margaret Floy Washburn

• Mary Whiton Calkins

Which perspective of psychology emphasizes the potential for growth and good that is innate to all humans?

• Social-cultural

• Humanistic psychology

• Behaviorism

• Biopsychology

What does evolutionary psychology study?

• Immediate causes of behavior

• Ultimate biological causes of behavior

• Unconscious drives and conflicts

• Learned associations and reinforcements

Which branch of psychology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders?

• Clinical psychology

• Counseling psychology

• Forensic psychology

• Health psychology

What does cognitive psychology focus on?

• Cognitive development

• Emotional development

• Physical development

• Social development

Who developed Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Naomi Weisstein

• Carl Rogers

• Abraham Maslow

• Noam Chomsky

Which psychologist was influential in beginning the cognitive revolution?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Noam Chomsky

• Edward B. Titchener

• Sigmund Freud

What does social psychology focus on?

• How the body and brain structures affect emotions and memories

• How we interact with and relate to others

• How our genes and environment influence our individual differences

• How our biology influences our behavior