Psychology Quiz

The word ‘Psychology’ is derived from which two Greek words?

• Psyche and Science

• Psyche and Logos

• Logos and Soul

• Psyche and Study

Who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?

• William James

• John Watson

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

Psychology is formally defined as the science that studies:

• The soul and its relation to the body

• Mental processes, experiences, and behavior

• The conscious mind only

• The nervous system

Which of the following is an example of overt behavior?

• Thinking about a difficult problem

• Feeling anxious before an exam

• Blinking when an object is thrown towards you

• Imagining a pleasant memory

Who among the following is known for founding psychoanalysis?

• Carl Rogers

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Ivan Pavlov

The ‘Stimulus-Response’ (S-R) approach is mainly associated with which school of psychology?

• Cognitive psychology

• Humanistic psychology

• Behaviorism

• Gestalt psychology

In which Indian university was the first psychology department established?

• Delhi University

• Calcutta University

• Mysore University

• Madras University

Which of the following is NOT a branch of psychology?

• Developmental psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Astronomy

• Cognitive psychology

Which of the following methods is used in modern psychology to study brain activity?

• Palm reading

• Astrology

• Brain imaging techniques

• Introspection

According to humanistic psychology, humans are primarily motivated by:

• Instincts

• Unconscious desires

• The need for growth and self-actualization

• External rewards and punishments