MOD 1.1 Psychology Quiz

What is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes called?

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Psychology

• Biology

What is the method used to test behavior and mental processes in psychology?

• Hypothesis

• Scientific research

• Observation

• Experimentation

What is the definition of behavior?

• The manner of acting

• The manner of thinking

• The manner of speaking

• The manner of dressing

Behavior includes observable activity in which of the following?

• Only humans

• Only animals

• Both humans and animals

• Neither humans nor animals

What is a stimulus?

• Anything that gets a reaction out of us both physically and mentally

• Anything that only affects us physically

• Anything that only affects us mentally

• Anything that does not cause any reaction

Which of the following is NOT listed as a mental process in the image?

• Learning

• Memory

• Digestion

• Attention

What does the term "Cognitive" refer to in the study of psychology?

• Dealing with private unobservable mental thinking and understanding

• Having to do with your physical processes

• Relating to social interactions and relationships

• Involving emotional responses and feelings

What is the term used to describe the body's automatic response to a perceived threat?

• Rest-and-digest response

• Fight-or-flight response

• Sleep response

• Relaxation response

Which of the following is a reason to study psychology?

• To understand why people do the things they do (mental process)

• To learn a new language

• To improve artistic skills

• To gain knowledge about astronomy

Studying psychology can help you get a better understanding of what?

• Technology

• Life

• Geography

• Literature