Psychology Quiz

What is aggression?

• Acting in a calm and respectful manner

• Acting in a threatening or hostile manner towards another person

• Acting in a cooperative and peaceful manner

• Acting in a selfless manner towards others

The amygdala is responsible for:

• Memory storage

• Regulating movement

• Generating emotions

• Coordinating sensory perception

A "culture of honor" emphasizes the importance of:

• Gaining wealth at all costs

• Ignoring insults and threats

• Maintaining one's reputation, especially in the face of threat or insult

• Being non-competitive in social situations

What does decision making involve?

• Choosing a random course of action

• Choosing an action, belief, or strategy

• Avoiding conflict at all costs

• Deferring to authority figures

What does fMRI measure?

• Brain activity

• Brain structure

• Blood flow to muscles

• Muscle strength

Heritability refers to:

• The ability to learn new behaviors

• The extent to which variations in behavior can be attributed to genetics

• The process of brain development

• The influence of environment on behavior

What best describes impulsive behavior?

• Carefully thought-out actions

• Acting on instinct without considering outcomes

• Behavior driven by external consequences

• Behavior motivated by logic and reasoning

"Nature" in behavioral science refers to:

• The environmental factors influencing behavior

• The genetic influences on behavior

• The way a person is raised

• The influence of media on behavior

Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focuses on:

• Future predictions

• Past experiences

• Being aware of the present moment

• Understanding others' thoughts

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is used to measure:

• The brain's electrical activity

• Brain structure

• Chemical neurotransmitter levels

• Muscle activity