Psychology Quiz

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of:

• The brain

• Mental disorders

• Feelings and emotions

• The mind and behavior

The branch of Functionalism primarily focused on:

• How different parts of the brain function

• How mental processes help an organism adapt to the environment

• How biology influences behavior

• Conscious experiences

What branch of psychology is Wilhelm Wundt usually associated with?

• Structuralism

• Gestalt

• Humanism

• Functionalism

Introspection is:

• Examining one's own conscious experience in an attempt to break it into smaller components

• The study of thoughts and cognitions

• Thinking about one's own feelings and emotions

• A technique used by clinicians during therapy sessions

As a psychological movement, Behaviorism failed to catch on and quickly died out.

• False

• True

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big 5' personality traits?

• Anxiety

• Extraversion

• Neuroticism

• Openness

Who is considered the founder of Psychoanalysis?

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Wilhelm Wundt

What field of psychology studies how humans interact and relate to one another?

• Organizational psychology

• Social psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Humanistic psychology

Which branch of psychology is known for its heavy utilization of animal studies?

• Structuralism

• Gestalt

• Behaviorism

• Functionalism

What occupies the lowest level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Belonging/social needs

• Safety/security needs

• Physiological/physical needs

• Self-esteem/ego needs