Psychology Quiz

What does developmental psychology study?

• Cultural influences on behavior

• Personality traits

• Physical, cognitive, and psychological changes across the life span

• Social interactions

Which branch of psychology focuses on enduring traits and characteristics of individuals?

• Forensic Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Personality Psychology

• Health Psychology

What does social psychology primarily deal with?

• Developmental milestones

• Social interactions and relationships

• Cognitive processes

• Physical health

Cross-cultural psychology examines the role of what in understanding behavior?

• Social norms

• Personality traits

• Culture

• Cognitive development

What is the main focus of industrial psychology?

• Studying psychological disorders

• Increasing productivity in organizations

• Understanding social behavior

• Improving educational processes

Forensic psychology applies psychological principles to which field?

• Industrial settings

• Health care

• Legal system

• Education

What does educational psychology focus on?

• Personality assessment

• Legal issues

• Physical health

• Improving the educational process

Which research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment?

• Experimental research

• Naturalistic observation

• Survey

• Case study

What is a limitation of case studies?

• They cannot be generalized to other individuals

• They require large sample sizes

• They are too expensive

• They provide too little data

Correlational research measures the relationship between what?

• Two or more variables

• Independent and dependent variables

• Qualitative and quantitative data

• Experimental and control groups