Psychology Quiz

Which of the following is the best definition of the science of psychology?

• humanistic study of emotions and feelings

• sociological study of individual and group dynamics

• scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• study of supernatural phenomena

Which school of psychology is concerned primarily with human consciousness, experience, and self-awareness?

• school of behaviorism

• Freudian psychoanalysis

• humanistic perspective

• school of functionalism

Dr. Smith is a mental health professional. She works with children with behavioral difficulties. She cannot prescribe medication but does diagnose and treat psychological disorders. What type of professional is she?

• Psychiatrist

• Psychoanalyst

• Social Worker

• Psychologist

William James rejected structuralism. What did he focus on instead?

• how mental processes help organisms adapt to their environment

• discovering the basic elements of consciousness

• behavior, because it can be observed and quantified

• the effect of segregation on the self-esteem of children

In what field do most psychologists practice?

• clinical psychology

• school psychology

• industrial psychology

• developmental psychology

How did Sigmund Freud differ from other early psychologists?

• Freud preferred to work in laboratories rather than directly with patients.

• Freud gained his understanding of human behavior in consultations with patients.

• Freud was an early pioneer in conducting field research through questionnaires.

• Freud worked with medical doctors to study the brain and nervous system.

What is the first step in a research study?

• construct

• research question

• hypothesis

• analysis

What is the term for a predisposition to a certain point of view, despite what the facts may suggest?

• bias

• stratified sample

• target population

• survey

In an experiment, what factor do researchers manipulate in order to determine its effect?

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• hypothesis

• correlation

What is a control group?

• A group of subjects in an experiment that receives the experimental treatment

• A group of subjects in an experiment that control the experiment’s outcome

• A group of subjects in an experiment that act as confederates

• A group of subjects in an experiment that receives a placebo or no treatment