Psychology Quiz

Who is considered the founder of psychology, known for opening the first experimental psychology laboratory in 1879?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• John Watson

• William James

What is the primary focus of physiological psychologists?

• Worker satisfaction and productivity

• Human development from birth to death

• The brain's activity during behaviors, often using MRI

• Counseling and therapy techniques

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the observable and measurable behavior?

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

• Structuralism

• Behaviorism

What technique did Wilhelm Wundt use to study consciousness in his laboratory?

• Behavioral observation

• Introspection

• Experimental manipulation

• Psychoanalysis

Which type of psychologist focuses on helping businesses improve worker satisfaction and productivity?

• Clinical

• School

• Industrial/Organizational

• Developmental

Which perspective in psychology is concerned with conscious thinking processes?

• Psychodynamic

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

What is the primary goal of the Humanistic perspective in psychology?

• Self-actualization

• Conscious awareness of conflicts

• Social learning

• Genetic analysis

What is described as a specific statement that attempts to describe or explain behavior in the Process of Research?

• Theory

• Data

• Hypothesis

• Conclusion

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the 4 important goals of research in psychology?

• Description

• Explanation

• Validation

• Control

What is required for a study to incorporate two or more variables?

• It must have a measurable outcome.

• It must include a naturalistic observation.

• It must involve a physiological measure like an MRI.

• It must include an operational definition and be measurable.