Psychology Midterm prep

Why do psychologists ask questions like "Why do people behave this way?"

• To criticize people's actions.

• To understand the reasons behind behavior.

• To make predictions about the future.

What factors might influence a person's behavior, such as arriving early to school?

• Personality traits and social influences.

• Only past experiences.

• Physical environment.

In psychology, human behavior is often explained through:

• A single, universal cause.

• Multiple factors like personality and environment.

• Random, unpredictable events.

What is the purpose of the group discussion in the lesson?

• To decide who is correct.

• To explore different explanations for behavior.

• To practice debate skills.

What might be a possible explanation for someone feeling anxious about being late?

• A physical health issue.

• Their personality traits and past experiences.

• Being told by others to behave that way.

What is psychology primarily concerned with?

• Diagnosing illnesses.

• Understanding human thoughts and behavior.

• Improving physical fitness.

In psychology, exploring multiple perspectives means:

• Considering only biological explanations.

• Looking at different possible influences on behavior.

• Finding one correct answer.

Why is it important to look at different perspectives in psychology?

• To dismiss the less important factors.

• To understand the complexity of behavior.

• To make simple judgments.

Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of psychology?

• Understanding emotions and behavior.

• Analyzing physical fitness.

• Investigating social influences.

The group reflection in the lesson is aimed at:

• Identifying key points about behavior.

• Discrediting other groups' ideas.

• Deciding on the most popular explanation.