Psychology Quiz

What is the goal of psychology?

• To understand and explain human behavior

• To diagnose and treat physical illnesses

• To study the stars and planets

• To create new technologies

What are the two methods psychologists use?

• Observation and experimentation

• Hypothesis and conclusion

• Reading and writing

• Cooking and cleaning

What is the difference between a theory and a principle?

• A theory is a well-substantiated explanation, while a principle is a basic truth or law

• A theory is a guess, while a principle is a proven fact

• A theory is a law, while a principle is a hypothesis

• A theory is a principle, while a principle is a theory

What are the differences between psychologists and psychiatrists?

• Psychologists focus on therapy, while psychiatrists can prescribe medication

• Psychologists study animals, while psychiatrists study humans

• Psychologists work in schools, while psychiatrists work in hospitals

• Psychologists are medical doctors, while psychiatrists are not

Which field of psychology focuses on the study and treatment of mental disorders?

• Clinical psychology

• Educational psychology

• Social psychology

• Industrial/Organizational psychology

Who is known as the father of modern psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• William James

Which of the following psychologists is known for founding psychoanalysis?

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Max Wertheimer

Which school of thought focuses on the study of observable behavior?

• Structuralism

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

• Gestalt Psychology

Which contemporary psychological perspective emphasizes the influence of biological processes on behavior?

• Cognitive Perspective

• Humanistic Perspective

• Biological Perspective

• Sociocultural Perspective

Which school of thought is associated with the study of mental processes and structures?

• Functionalism

• Structuralism

• Behaviorism

• Gestalt Psychology