Psychology Quiz

Who is known for developing the principles of operant conditioning?

• Abraham Maslow

• Carl Rogers

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

What does positive psychology primarily focus on?

• The study of mental disorders

• Historical psychological theories

• Human improvement

• The impact of genetics on behavior

What is a key factor that might prevent someone from helping a stranger, according to the biological perspective?

• Negative past experiences

• Low levels of feel-good brain chemicals

• A lack of social support

• Cultural norms against helping

How does the social-cultural perspective explain variations in helping behavior?

• By focusing on individual cognitive processes

• By examining the influence of cultural upbringing and situational context

• By analyzing observable behaviors and rewards

• By considering biological factors affecting mood

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of brain chemicals in influencing behavior?

• Behavioral perspective

• Cognitive perspective

• Biological perspective

• Humanistic perspective

What might a cognitive psychologist suggest influences whether someone decides to help another person?

• Their thoughts about how they will be perceived

• Their biological makeup

• Their past experiences with rewards

• Their cultural upbringing

According to the humanistic perspective, what must a person meet before they can help others?

• Cognitive understanding of the situation

• Basic needs like hunger and shelter

• Social expectations

• Biological requirements for happiness

What does the behavioral perspective in psychology primarily focus on?

• The influence of cultural background on actions

• The impact of biological factors on behavior

• How we learn observable responses

• The cognitive processes involved in decision making

Which psychologist's research contributed to the Brown v. Board case?

• Mary Whiton Calkins

• B.F. Skinner

• Kenneth and Mamie Clark

• Abraham Maslow

What was the primary focus of psychodynamic psychology?

• Unconscious drives and conflicts

• Humanistic growth

• Conscious thought processes

• Behavioral responses