Psychology

What is the meaning of psychology?

• A. The study of the physical environment
  
  

• B. The study of behavior and mental processes
  
  

• C. The study of chemical reactions
  
  

• D. The study of historical events

Who is considered the father of psychology?

• A. Sigmund Freud
  
  

• B. Wilhelm Wundt
  
  

• C. Ivan Pavlov
  
  

• D. Carl Rogers

Which of the following best describes the goals of psychology?

• A. Describe behavior
  
  

• B. Predict behavior
  
  

• C. Improve memory
  
  

• D. Control behavior

What is a mental process in psychology?

• A. Actions that can be observed directly
  
  

• B. Activities of the mind such as thinking, feeling, and remembering
  
  

• C. Physical movements of the body
  
  

• D. Reactions to environmental changes

Which branch of psychology focuses on understanding how people think and solve problems?

• A. Developmental Psychology
  
  

• B. Cognitive Psychology
  
  

• C. Social Psychology
  
  

• D. Clinical Psychology

Psychology as a science uses which of the following methods?

• A. Observation
  
  

• B. Experiments
  
  

• C. Intuition
  
  

• D. Surveys

What is the primary focus of psychology?

• A. Investigating supernatural phenomena
  
  

• B. Understanding behavior and mental processes
  
  

• C. Studying physical health and fitness
  
  

• D. Exploring historical human activities

Which area of psychology studies how people interact in groups?

• A. Clinical Psychology
  
  

• B. Developmental Psychology
  
  

• C. Social Psychology
  
  

• D. Industrial-Organizational Psychology

What does the term “behavior” refer to in psychology?

• A. Actions and reactions of a person or animal
  
  

• B. Only physical movements of the body
  
  

• C. Activities related to academic performance
  
  

• D. Biological processes in the brain

Why is psychology considered a science?

• A. It involves opinions and assumptions
  
  

• B. It relies on experiments and evidence
  
  

• C. It explains abstract concepts
  
  

• D. It provides philosophical insights