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Unit 1: Foundations of Psychology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Psychology is the scientific study of

(a)  

2.

The concept of Dualism was theorized by

(a)  

3.

Which philosopher first rejected the theory of Dualism?

(a)  

4.

Tabula Rosa translates to (a)   in English

5.

The first independent laboratory for psychology was set up in Germany by?

(a)  

6.

This school of psychology emphasized individual differences and influenced the education system

(a)  

7.

This school states that the whole of anything is greater than its parts

(a)  

8.

Which Gestalt principle states that if something is missing in an otherwise complete figure, we will tend to add to it?

a)

Similarity

b)

Continuation

c)

Closure

9.

Who founded psychoanalysis?

a)

William James

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Sigmund Freud

10.

Which major perspective of psychology believed that every behaviour can be broken down to its biological components?

a)

Behavioural

b)

Neuroscience

c)

Cognitive

11.

Which major perspective of psychology believed that behaviour is motivated by inner forces and conflicts and we have little awareness or control

a)

Humanistic

b)

Psychodynamic

c)

Behavioural

12.

This branch of psychology focuses on the study of animal behaviour to get a deeper understanding of human psychology

a)

Biopsychology

b)

Comparative Psychology

c)

Cognitive Psychology

13.

This branch of psychology focuses on how people change and grow throughout life

a)

Behavioural Psychology

b)

Experimental Psychology

c)

Developmental Psychology

14.

Sahil was not able to concentrate on his studies because of family problems at home and his class teacher took him to speak to a counsellor -- which branch of psychology is this an example of?

(a)  

15.

Which of the following are goals of psychology?

a)

Describe

b)

Explain

c)

Change

d)

Predict

e)

Control

16.

Psychology is a science because if follows the scientific method of study. Select all of the following that apply to the scientific method.

a)

Observation

b)

Validation

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Suggestion

e)

Conclusion

17.

Pseudo-science refers to beliefs or practices that...

a)

have no basis in scientific fact

b)

have enough evidence to support their claim

18.

Hypnosis is an example of

a)

Psychology

b)

Pseuo-psychology

19.

Pseudo-psychology is widely believed because of this bias

(a)  

20.

The practice of interpreting a person’s character and predicting their future by examining their palm is known as

(a)