WorksheetsMOD 1.1 Psychology Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes called?
Sociology
Anthropology
Psychology
Biology
What is the method used to test behavior and mental processes in psychology?
Hypothesis
Scientific research
Observation
Experimentation
What is the definition of behavior?
The manner of acting
The manner of thinking
The manner of speaking
The manner of dressing
Behavior includes observable activity in which of the following?
Only humans
Only animals
Both humans and animals
Neither humans nor animals
What is a stimulus?
Anything that gets a reaction out of us both physically and mentally
Anything that only affects us physically
Anything that only affects us mentally
Anything that does not cause any reaction
Which of the following is NOT listed as a mental process in the image?
Learning
Memory
Digestion
Attention
What does the term "Cognitive" refer to in the study of psychology?
Dealing with private unobservable mental thinking and understanding
Having to do with your physical processes
Relating to social interactions and relationships
Involving emotional responses and feelings
What is the term used to describe the body's automatic response to a perceived threat?
Rest-and-digest response
Fight-or-flight response
Sleep response
Relaxation response
Which of the following is a reason to study psychology?
To understand why people do the things they do (mental process)
To learn a new language
To improve artistic skills
To gain knowledge about astronomy
Studying psychology can help you get a better understanding of what?
Technology
Life
Geography
Literature
Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of psychology?
Describe
Explain
Predict
Analyze
What is one of the goals of psychology that involves understanding the reasons behind behaviors?
Describe
Explain
Predict
Control
Which goal of psychology involves forecasting future behaviors based on current knowledge?
Describe
Explain
Predict
Control
Which goal of psychology aims to change or influence behaviors?
Describe
Explain
Predict
Control
Which goal of psychology focuses on modifying and improving behaviors to better the lives of individuals and society as a whole?
Describe
Explain
Predict
Modify
What is a psychologist?
A scientist who studies the mind and behavior of humans and animals
A medical doctor who prescribes medicine
A professional who treats physical injuries
A person who studies the environment
What is one key difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychologists can prescribe medicine
Psychiatrists can prescribe medicine
Psychologists treat physical injuries
Psychiatrists study the environment
What do both psychologists and psychiatrists treat?
Physical injuries
Environmental issues
Psychological disorders
Animal behavior
Why is psychology considered a science?
Because it uses the scientific method and many of the same research methods used in any type of science.
Because it is taught by history teachers.
Because it is a new subject.
Because it is not related to science.
