What Is Psychology

What is the primary focus of psychology?

• The study of the mind and behavior

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of physical health

• The study of chemical reactions

Which of the following is a major branch of psychology?

• Astrology

• Biology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Geology

Who is known as the father of modern psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

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

• Physical health

• Mental processes

• Social interactions

• Emotional responses

Which psychological approach focuses on observable behaviors?

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Humanism

• Cognitivism

What is the main goal of social psychology?

• To understand individual behavior in social contexts

• To study the physical structure of the brain

• To analyze historical events

• To explore chemical processes in the body

Which psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs?

• Carl Jung

• B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow

• Jean Piaget

What is the placebo effect?

• A real treatment causing no effect

• A fake treatment causing a perceived improvement

• A psychological disorder

• A type of cognitive bias

Which area of psychology studies the changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan?

• Developmental Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

What is the term for a mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems quickly?

• Algorithm

• Heuristic

• Bias

• Insight