Understanding Psychology

What is behavioral psychology mainly about?

• Studying plants

• Understanding animal behavior

• Observing and changing human behavior

• Learning history

What role does reinforcement play in behavior modification?

• Reinforcement increases the likelihood of desired behaviors through rewards or the removal of negative stimuli.

• Reinforcement has no impact on behavior modification.

• Reinforcement only applies to negative behaviors.

• Reinforcement decreases the likelihood of desired behaviors.

What is a common tool used in behavioral psychology to change behavior?

• Food

• Rewards and punishments

• Physical exercise

• Drawing pictures

Which behavior is an example of positive reinforcement?

• Giving a child a toy for cleaning their room

• Yelling at someone for making a mistake

• Ignoring good behavior

• Taking away a toy

What happens when you use punishment in behavioral psychology?

• The behavior gets stronger

• The behavior stays the same

• The behavior decreases

• The person feels happy

What are the limitations of behavioral approaches in therapy?

• Behavioral therapy emphasizes only physical health.

• They are effective for all psychological disorders.

• Limitations include neglecting cognitive processes and emotions.

• Behavioral approaches focus solely on medication.

What does cognitive psychology study?

• Human thoughts and mental processes

• Animal behavior

• Sports and exercise

• Physical health

Which of the following is a mental process studied in cognitive psychology?

• Sleeping

• Eating

• Remembering

• Running

What does the term “memory” refer to in cognitive psychology?

• The ability to speak

• The ability to remember information

• The ability to run

• The ability to breathe

What is attention in cognitive psychology?

• A feeling of being sad

• The ability to focus on specific information

• A physical activity

• A type of memory