JPM Psychology Quiz 1

Psychology is best defined as:

• Study of human society

• Science of behaviour and mental processes

• Study of the unconscious mind

• Science of physical health

Applied psychology mainly deals with:

• Pure research only

• Application of psychological principles to solve real-life problems

• Study of human anatomy

• Abstract philosophy

Which branch of psychology deals with growth, learning and classroom behaviour?

• Clinical psychology

• Educational psychology

• Industrial psychology

• Social psychology

The scientific nature of psychology lies in its:

• Speculation

• Experimental methods and objectivity

• Subjectivity of feelings

• Dependence on philosophy

General psychology differs from applied psychology because it:

• Focuses on principles and theories of behaviour

• Provides counselling

• Deals with practical issues only

• Diagnoses mental illness

The structuralist school of psychology was founded by:

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener

• John Watson

• Sigmund Freud

Structuralism mainly emphasized:

• Functions of the mind

• Structure of the mind and elements of consciousness

• Social roles

• Behavior only

Functionalism was developed under the leadership of:

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

• Max Wertheimer

The main concern of functionalism was:

• Functions and purpose of consciousness in adaptation

• Unconscious conflicts

• Elements of consciousness

• Social influence on behaviour

The behaviourist school was founded by:

• Sigmund Freud

• John B. Watson

• William James

• Abraham Maslow