psycology №1

What is the primary focus of psychology as a scientific discipline?

• The behavior and mental processes of individuals

• the structure and function of the brain

• the history of human development

• the analysis of cultural artifacts

Which psychologist is associated with the self-determination theory (SDT)?

• edward deci

• maslow

• jung

• watson

What is the primary focus of typological approaches in personality psychology?

• Identifying distinct personality categories

•  understanding universal behavioral principles

• analyzing social interactions

• studying cultural variations

Who is considered the "father" of modern psychology?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

•  John Watson

•  B.F. Skinner

What does the expectancy theory of motivation suggest?

• Motivation is determined by the belief that effort will lead to performance and performance will lead to desired outcomes

• Motivation depends solely on intrinsic factors

• Motivation is driven by biological needs

• Motivation is unaffected by rewards

What is the primary method used in Wilhelm Wundt’s early experiments?

• introspection

• psycoanalysis

• observation

• behavioral conditioning

What does the "Big Five" model measure in personality psychology?

• Key dimensions of personality traits such as openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism

• types of cognitive abilities; 

• levels of emotional intelligence

• stages of moral developmen

Which psychological perspective focuses on unconscious motives and conflicts?

• Psychoanalytic

• humanistic

• behavioral

• cognitive

According to intrinsic motivation theory, why do individuals engage in certain activities?

• Because they find them inherently satisfying or enjoyable

• due to external rewards or punishments

• because of social obligations, 

What does the term "cognition" refer to in psychology?

• Mental processes like thinking, memory, and decision-making

• emotional experiences

• biologocal processes

• social behaviors