Psychological Research Quiz

What has been crucial in advancing psychological knowledge and applications in various fields?

• The reduction of research funding

• The development of research methodologies

• The focus on historical perspectives

• The use of outdated research techniques

Who is known as the 'Father of Psychology' for establishing the first psychological lab?

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• Wilhelm Wundt

• B.F. Skinner

What method did Edward Titchener promote to explore the structure of the mind?

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

• Introspection

• Psychoanalysis

What was the aim of Structuralism in psychology?

• To analyze the basic elements of consciousness through introspective observations

• To understand the functions of the human mind in adapting to the environment

• To study the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior

• To observe and measure behavior in different settings

Who established behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior over mental processes?

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• Ivan Pavlov

What does operant conditioning focus on?

• The unconscious mind

• Observable behavior and mental processes

• How behavior is influenced by consequences

• Classical conditioning

What involves reinforcement and punishment to shape and modify behavior?

• Classical conditioning

• Cognitive therapy

• Operant conditioning

• Humanistic psychology

What does Social Psychology focus on?

• The relationship between the brain, behavior, and mental processes

• The impact of social norms and interactions on individual behavior

• The contributions of Stanley Milgram and Philip Zimbardo

• The importance of control groups in psychological research

What is emphasized as important in Experimental Design for psychological research?

• The biological basis of behavior

• The impact of social norms and interactions

• Rigorous experimental design, including control groups and statistical analysis

• The contributions of notable researchers like Stanley Milgram

What was the focus of Stanley Milgram's obedience study?

• The effects of punishment on learning

• The willingness of participants to obey authority figures

• The impact of group pressure on individual behavior

• The relationship between obedience and intelligence