Psychology Quiz

What is the term for the bias that leads people to believe they could have predicted an event after it has already happened?

• Hindsight bias

• Overconfidence

• Confirmation bias

• Placebo effect

Which of the following is a method of sampling where participants are selected based on their availability?

• Representative sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Meta-analysis

• Random sampling

What is the primary function of the thalamus in the brain?

• Maintaining homeostasis

• Controlling motor functions

• Processing sensory information

• Regulating emotions

Which stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movement and is associated with dreaming?

• NREM stage 2

• NREM stage 1

• NREM stage 3

• REM sleep

What is the term for the phenomenon where a person feels a sensation in a limb that has been amputated?

• Phantom limb

• Sensory adaptation

• Gate control theory

• Habituation

Which cognitive bias involves favoring information that confirms one's existing beliefs?

• Self-serving bias

• Confirmation bias

• Hindsight bias

• Actor/observer bias

What is the term for the psychological theory that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes?

• Cognitive psychology

• Humanistic psychology

• Behavioral psychology

• Psychodynamic theory

Which of the following is a type of reinforcement schedule that provides rewards after a set number of responses?

• Variable interval

• Variable ratio

• Fixed ratio

• Continuous reinforcement

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to conform to the group's opinions or behaviors?

• Deindividuation

• Groupthink

• Diffusion of responsibility

• Social loafing

Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?

• Bipolar disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Major depressive disorder