Psychology Perspectives Quiz

Which perspective would be most interested in the influence of hormones and neurotransmitters on behavior?

• Sociocultural

• Humanistic

• Biological

• Cognitive

The humanistic perspective emphasizes:

• The role of the unconscious

• The potential for personal growth

• The influence of culture

• The impact of genetics

Which perspective might explore how natural selection of traits promotes the perpetuation of one's genes?

• Evolutionary

• Psychodynamic

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

A psychologist who studies how people learn and the best ways to teach them is likely following which perspective?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Sociocultural

• Evolutionary

The perspective that emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences is known as:

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

Which perspective would be most interested in the influence of hormones and neurotransmitters on behavior?

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Humanistic

The humanistic perspective emphasizes:

• Observable behavior

• The potential for personal growth

• The role of the unconscious mind

• Cognitive processing

A psychologist who studies how people learn and the best ways to teach them is likely following which perspective?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Humanistic

Which perspective would be most likely to examine the impact of social roles and group dynamics on behavior?

• Biological

• Cognitive

• Sociocultural

• Behavioral

The perspective that focuses on the adaptive value of behavior and mental processes is known as:

• Psychodynamic

• Evolutionary

• Humanistic

• Cognitive