FBA1024 Intro to Psychology Quiz

What is the definition of psychology?

• The study of physical health and fitness

• The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes

• The study of human anatomy and physiology

• The study of emotions and feelings

Which of the following is an example of observable behaviour?

• A child crying after a toy is taken away

• Thinking about a problem

• Feeling sad about losing a toy

• Imagining a solution to a conflict

Which method is commonly used to study mental processes?

• Direct observation

• Brain imaging techniques like fMRI and EEG

• Physical measurements like heart rate

• Behavioral tracking

What is the final goal of controlling or modifying behavior?

• To predict future behavior.

• To help people gain control over their behaviors or modify them if needed.

• To understand the causes of behavior.

• To eliminate all behaviors.

Why is controlling or modifying behavior important in cases of harmful or unhelpful behavior?

• To predict future occurrences of the behavior.

• To help people gain control and limit the negative impact of such behaviors.

• To understand the causes of the behavior.

• To eliminate all behaviors entirely.

What approach do most psychologists take to explain human thought and behavior?

• Biological approach

• Experiential approach

• Integrated approach

• Behavioral approach

What method did Wilhelm Wundt use to examine conscious thoughts and feelings?

• Psychoanalysis

• Introspection

• Behavior observation

• Cognitive analysis

What was the name of Wilhelm Wundt's approach to psychology?

• Functionalism

• Structuralism

• Behaviorism

• Humanism

Who were the key figures associated with the development of Behaviourism?

• Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung

• John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers

• Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky

What is the primary belief of Behaviourism regarding how behavior is learned?

• Behavior is learned through introspection and self-awareness

• Behavior is learned through conditioning

• Behavior is learned through genetic inheritance

• Behavior is learned through unconscious processes