MODULE 1: What is Psychology

What is the goal of psychology?

• To describe, explain, predict, and control

• To understand the biological basis of behavior

• To observe, analyze, and interpret human behavior

• To study the relationship between brain and mind

Who established the first psychological laboratory?

• Gustav Theodor Fechner

• John Broadus Watson

• Wilhelm Wundt

• William James

Which perspective in psychology focuses on learning observable behaviors?

• Humanistic-Existential perspective

• Cognitive perspective

• Behaviorism

• Biological perspective

What is the main focus of sociocultural perspective in psychology?

• Studying basic causes of behavior that cut across different species

• Understanding human capacity for self-fulfillment and consciousness

• Relationship between brain, hormones, heredity, and evolution

• Influence of ethnicity, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status on behavior and mental processes

Ancient Contributors to Psychology

• Aristotle

• Democritus

• Freud

• Socrates

Who is considered the founder of Gestalt psychology?

• Max Wertheimer

• Kurt Koffka

• Wolfgang Köhler

• All of the above

What is the difference between overt behavior and covert behavior?

• Overt behavior is conscious, while covert behavior is unconscious

• There is no difference between overt and covert behavior

• Overt behavior is related to physical actions, while covert behavior is related to mental processes

• Overt behavior can be observed by others, while covert behavior can only be observed by the person performing it

Which ancient Greek philosopher suggested a research method still used in psychology?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Democritus

What is the main focus of clinical psychology?

• Studying human differences and factors that make the differences

• Dealing with behavior problems, emotional disorders, and abnormal behavior

• Studying the influence of social contexts on behavior

• Studying the biological basis of behavior

What is the main focus of educational psychology?

• Studying the influence of ethnicity, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status on behavior

• Dealing with behavior problems, emotional disorders, and abnormal behavior

• Applying knowledge of general psychology in teaching and learning

• Studying basic causes of behavior that cut across different species