General Psychology Quiz

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

• Health Psychology

• Cognitive Neuroscience

• Social Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

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

Which professional specialty in psychology is most widely practiced?

• Counseling Psychology

• School Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

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

• Based on speculation

• Based on tradition

• Based on observation

• Based on theory

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

• Social Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Psychometrics

• Cognitive Psychology

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.

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.

Which area of psychology studies how people learn and the best ways to teach them?

• Health Psychology

• Educational Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

What is the focus of social psychology?

• Human development across the life span

• Interpersonal behavior and social forces

• Measurement of behavior and capacities

• Cognitive processes

What is the primary role of industrial/organizational psychologists?

• To conduct psychological testing

• To improve workplace productivity

• To study human development

• To provide therapy to individuals