Psychology Quiz

What does the term "behavior" refer to in psychology?

• The internal processes of the mind

• The observable actions and responses of individuals

• The genetic makeup of an individual

• The theoretical concepts in psychology

Which approach in psychology emphasizes the scientific study of observable behavioral responses and their environmental determinants?

• Cognitive approach

• Evolutionary approach

• Behavioral approach

• Biological approach

What is the focus of the biological approach to psychology?

• Social interactions and their effects

• The body, especially the brain and nervous system

• Mental processes and cognition

• Observable behaviors and environment

The biopsychosocial approach to psychology asserts that which factors are significant in producing behavior?

• Biological and environmental only

• Psychological and social only

• Biological, psychological, and social

• Biological and psychological only

What is the primary purpose of correlational research in psychology?

• To manipulate variables to establish cause and effect

• To explore the relationships between variables without manipulating them

• To study the behavior of individuals in controlled settings

• To test theoretical concepts through experiments

Which experimental design ensures that neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is in the control or experimental group until the results are calculated?

• Single-blind experiment

• Double-blind experiment

• Dependent variable experiment

• Independent variable experiment

What does the term "experimental group" refer to in an experiment?

• The group that does not receive the treatment and serves as a control

• The participants who receive the treatment or are exposed to the variable being tested

• The group that analyzes the results of the experiment

• The group that plans and designs the experiment

What is meant by "experimenter bias"?

• The bias introduced by the participants' expectations in an experiment

• The influence of external factors on the experiment's outcome

• The influence of the experimenter’s expectations on the outcome of research

• The bias in selecting participants for the study

Which of the following best describes "external validity"?

• The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other situations

• The degree to which an experiment is unbiased and error-free

• The consistency of results across different measurements

• The degree to which the experimental design reflects real-world issues

What is the primary focus of "neuroscience"?

• The study of human behavior in natural settings

• The analysis of evolutionary processes in organisms

• The study of the brain and nervous system in relation to behavior and thought

• The observation and analysis of mental processes