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Introduction to Psychology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Psychology came for a _______ word " psyche" which means human soul, mind or spirit.

a)

Latin

b)

Greek

c)

Mandarin

d)

French

2.

Psychology is the study of the mental processes and human behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Since Psychology is the study of mental processes and human behavior which statement is true?

a)

It is the study of the mind and soul.

b)

It is the study of human and animals.

c)

It is the study of everything.

d)

It is the study of behavior only.

4.

Psychology has 4 specific goals in understanding mental processes and human behavior. Which one does not belong?

a)

describe

b)

explain

c)

use

d)

predict

e)

control

5.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors, psychologists have a postgraduate Psychology Degree. Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can give therapy talks.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

6.

If Psychiatry is to Psychiatrist, therefore Psychology is to (a)  

7.

____ is a branch of psychology

focusing on both individual and societal well-being with a goal on making people happier.

a)

Abnormal Psychology

b)

Social Psychology

c)

Personality Psychology

d)

Positive Psychology

8.

Like clinical psychology, this branch is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health issues. What branch of of psychology is it?

a)

Health Psychology

b)

Developmental Psychology

c)

Counseling Psychology

d)

Behavioral Psychology

9.

This branch of psychology seeks to identify, understand, and treat behavioral, thought, and emotional patterns that are considered abnormal and maladaptive.

a)

Personality Psychology

b)

Abnormal Psychology

c)

Forensic Psychology

d)

Clinical Psychology

10.

This area of psychology is devoted to studying both similarities and differences in cultures all over the world.

a)

Sports Psychology

b)

Cross-Cultural Psychology

c)

Educational Psychology

d)

Environmental Psychology