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Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Arjun, Luna, and Emma are having a debate. Arjun says psychology is the study of historical events, Luna says it's the scientific study of mind and behavior, and Emma thinks it's the analysis of literary works. Who is correct?
Arjun: The study of historical events
Luna: The scientific study of mind and behavior
Emma: The analysis of literary works
None of them
Grace, Noah, and Samuel are conducting a science experiment for their school project. They believe that they can only acquire knowledge about their experiment through experience and observation, a philosophy that John Locke supported. What is the name of this philosophy that also forms the backbone of the scientific method?
Empiricism
Rationalism
Existentialism
Pragmatism
Who is known as the Father of Psychology and founded the first psychology lab in 1879?
Immanuel Kant
John Locke
Friedrich Nietzsche
Wilhelm Wundt
Anna O. developed paralysis, hallucinations, and speech disturbances due to trauma from her father's death. Freud believed symptoms due to repressed emotions and memories related to her father's illness and death. Through talking sessions that probed the unconscious, Anna O. began to express her emotions, share her memories, and confront the unresolved issues in her life. What philosophy perspective is this?
Psychoanalysis/Psychodynamic
Behaviorism
Cognitive Psychology
Through divine revelation
Because the mind is too undefinable & unmeasurable, Watson and Skinner believed that we observe & study behavior. The little Albert Experiment is an example of this philosophy.
Social Psychology
Behaviorism
Empiricism
Structuralism
Ethan is fascinated by how Benjamin can remember every detail of their past conversations. James is amazed at how Benjamin can solve complex puzzles with ease. Sabrina, who is listening to their conversation, is interested in the scientific study of these human abilities, including perception, memory, intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving. What subdiscipline of psychology is this?
Developmental Psychology
Behavioral Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Biological Psychology
Stephen is interested in becoming a psychologist. He goes to school, and they tell what type of degree is required to become any psychologist?
Advanced Degree (Master/PhD)
Bachelors
High School
No degree
Tom Brady experiences persistent feelings of anxiety, including sudden and intense panic attacks before football games. He decided to see someone who can diagnosis and prescribe medication to him. What profession would Brady see?
Industrial/Organizational Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists
Experimental Psychologists
Psychiatrist
Kim possible is a psychologist who can work in the private or public sector of business. She examines the behavior of employees at their jobs. What type of psychologist would she be?
Research or Experimental Psychologist
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Cognitive Psychologists
Imagine a newborn animal displaying behaviors such as seeking its mother's warmth, searching for food, or instinctively knowing how to swim or walk shortly after birth. These behaviors suggest that some knowledge is innate rather than acquired through learning. What philosophy does this scenario best illustrate?
Structuralism
Idealism
Nativism
B.F. Skinner
Anne, James, and Michael are in a group discussion at school. They notice that their thoughts, feelings, and behavior change based on the presence or absence of their peers and the societal norms of their school. Which subdiscipline of psychology is being demonstrated in this scenario?
Gestalt Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Cultural Psychology
Social Psychology
David, Mia, and Samuel are stranded on a deserted island. According to Functionalism, what is the ultimate function of their mental processes in this situation?
To enhance their intellectual capabilities
To understand the human brain
To help them survive and reproduce/adapt to their environments
To solve complex problems
