Psychology Quiz

What does the term 'psychology' derive from?

• French words meaning behavior and thought

• German words meaning experience and emotion

• Greek words meaning soul and science

• Latin words meaning mind and study

Which psychologist is known for establishing the first experimental laboratory of psychology?

• John Watson

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

What is the focus of cognitive psychology?

• The study of unconscious desires

• The relationship between behavior and the environment

• Mental processes involved in knowledge acquisition

• The structure of the mind

Which approach emphasizes the role of self-reflection in understanding behavior?

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Humanistic perspective

• Cognitive perspective

Which branch of psychology studies the changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan?

• Social Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

What is the main focus of health psychology?

• The study of mental disorders

• The relationship between psychological factors and health

• The development of cognitive skills

• The effects of social environments on behavior

Which perspective in psychology focuses on observable behavior?

• Cognitive perspective

• Humanistic perspective

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis

What is the primary concern of community psychologists?

• Educational development

• Community mental health problems

• Workplace behavior

• Individual mental health issues

Which psychologist is associated with the functionalist approach?

• Carl Rogers

• William James

• John Dewey

• Sigmund Freud