General Psychology Quiz

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12th Grade

19 Qs

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General Psychology Quiz

General Psychology Quiz

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12th Grade

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Renata Sarmento-Henrique

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine major research areas in psychology?

Health Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Social Psychology

Developmental Psychology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of health psychology?

Measurement of behavior and capacities

Human development across the life span

Promotion and maintenance of physical health

Interpersonal behavior and social forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which professional specialty in psychology is most widely practiced?

Counseling Psychology

School Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Forensic Psychology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the term 'empirical' mean in the context of psychology?

Based on speculation

Based on tradition

Based on observation

Based on theory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following areas focuses on the measurement of behavior and capacities?

Social Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Psychometrics

Cognitive Psychology

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main difference between clinical psychology and psychiatry?

Clinical psychologists can prescribe medication.

Psychiatrists focus on research.

Clinical psychologists take a non-medical approach.

Psychiatrists work only in hospitals.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key theme related to psychology's subject matter?

Psychology is a purely theoretical discipline.

Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

Behavior is determined by a single cause.

Psychology does not evolve over time.

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