Psychology fun questions

Which of the following can influence a person's mood?

• Diet

• Exercise

• Sleep

• All of the above

What is cognitive dissonance?

• A form of memory loss

• A state of mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs

• An inability to focus

• A type of anxiety disorder

What does the "mere exposure effect" refer to?

• Liking something more the first time you see it

• Disliking something after repeated exposure

• Developing a preference for things because they are familiar

• Becoming indifferent to repetitive stimuli

How does the "bystander effect" influence people's behavior?

• They are more likely to help when alone

• They are more likely to help in a group

• They are less likely to notice an emergency

• They feel indifferent to emergencies

What is "confirmation bias"?

• Ignoring information that supports your beliefs

• Seeking out information that confirms your beliefs

• Being open to all information

• Disbelieving everything you hear

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory?

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What does the term "neuroplasticity" refer to?

• The brain's ability to heal after injury

• The brain's ability to change and adapt

• The brain's inability to learn new things

• The brain's fixed structure

Which of the following best describes "top-down processing"?

• Processing sensory information as it comes in

• Using prior knowledge and experiences to interpret information

• Ignoring sensory input

• None of the above

What is the "placebo effect"?

• A genuine treatment that has real effects

• An inactive substance that causes a positive effect because of belief

• A harmful treatment that has negative effects

• A substance with no effect regardless of belief

What is "learned helplessness"?

• Learning new skills easily

• Failing to learn because of lack of motivation

• The feeling of powerlessness after repeated failure

• The ability to overcome obstacles easily