Psychology Learning Goals Quiz

What does psychology study?

• The history of human societies

• The study of how and why humans act as they do

• The development of technology

• The evolution of languages

What is the mind associated with?

• Physical processes

• Mental processes

• Chemical reactions

• Biological functions

What do we attempt to understand by studying the mind?

• The physical structure of the brain

• The conscious and unconscious

• The size of the brain

• The color of the brain

What is the primary focus when studying the mind?

• Physical appearance

• Mental processes

• Chemical composition

• Nutritional value

What does the study of the mind help us understand?

• Physical health

• Conscious and unconscious processes

• Nutritional needs

• Historical events

Which of the following is NOT a function of the brain?

• Thinking

• Breathing

• Digesting food

• Walking

What is the primary difference between the brain and the mind?

• The brain is mental, the mind is physical

• The brain is physical, the mind is mental

• The brain is emotional, the mind is logical

• The brain is logical, the mind is emotional

Which of the following best describes the brain?

• A mental concept

• A physical organ

• An emotional state

• A chemical reaction

According to psychodynamic theories, what is key to understanding human behavior and relationships?

• Unlocking the conscious mind

• Unlocking the unconscious mind

• Enhancing physical health

• Improving social skills

Who is known for the theory that human consciousness has three parts?

• Albert Einstein

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• B.F. Skinner