Psychology Quiz

What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'Psychology'?

List 4 common myths and conceptions about psychology.

Why is it important for students to study psychology?

For each of the following statement, indicate with which psychological perspective you would agree with: 1. It is the study of behavior that is observed and measurable.

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Psychodynamic

For each of the following statement, indicate with which psychological perspective you would agree with: 2. The study focuses on the information processing ability of the mind.

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Psychodynamic

For each of the following statement, indicate with which psychological perspective you would agree with: 3. Identical twins show same intelligence.

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Psychodynamic

For each of the following statement, indicate with which psychological perspective you would agree with: 4. The perspective focuses on self-actualization and on the abilities of humans.

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Psychodynamic

Complete the following sentences with the best answer(s): 1. __________________ is a subfield of psychology that focuses on studying the mental processes to understand behavior.

• Cognitive psychology

• Biological psychology

• Social psychology

• Clinical psychology

Complete the following sentences with the best answer(s): 2. ____________________ is the belief that people have control over their actions.

• Free will

• Determinism

Complete the following sentences with the best answer(s): 3. The ______________ debate involves whether the environment or genes play a role in the difference in human behaviors.

• Nature versus nurture

• Free will versus determinism