Introduction to Psychology Quiz

Which of the following is a common research method used in psychology to gather data from a large number of people?

• Case Study

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation

• Experiment

Who is often referred to as the "father of psychology" and established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

• John B. Watson

What is the primary focus of psychology as a scientific discipline?

• The study of the mind and behavior

• The study of the physical structure of the brain

• The study of human history

• The study of chemical reactions in the body

Which research method involves an in-depth analysis of an individual or group?

• Survey

• Experiment

• Case Study

• Correlational Study

Which school of thought in psychology was founded by Sigmund Freud?

• Behaviorism

• Humanism

• Psychoanalysis

• Structuralism

What does the term "psychology" literally mean?

• Study of the soul

• Study of the mind

• Study of behavior

• Study of emotions

Which research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference?

• Laboratory Experiment

• Naturalistic Observation

• Survey

• Case Study

Who is known for his work on classical conditioning with dogs?

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• Carl Rogers

• Abraham Maslow

Which of the following best describes the experimental method in psychology?

• It involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable.

• It involves collecting data through surveys and questionnaires.

• It involves studying the relationship between two variables without manipulating them.

• It involves an in-depth study of a single individual or group.

Which psychologist is associated with the hierarchy of needs?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow

• Carl Jung