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Topic 1 - Psychology as Science

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary focus of psychology?

a)

Analysis of historical events

b)

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

c)

Study of physical health

d)

Development of technology

2.

Which of the following is an example of overt behavior?

a)

Remembering a past event

b)

Crying during a movie

c)

Thinking about a problem

d)

Feeling anxious

3.

What does cognitive psychology primarily study?

a)

Human emotions

b)

Behavioral responses to stimuli

c)

Social interactions

d)

Higher mental processes like thinking and memory

4.

Which area of psychology focuses on the treatment of psychological disorders?

a)

Clinical Psychology

b)

Social Psychology

c)

Developmental Psychology

d)

Cognitive Psychology

5.

What is the main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

a)

Psychologists study mental illness

b)

Psychologists can prescribe medication

c)

Psychiatrists focus on therapy

d)

Psychiatrists attend medical school

6.

What does the term 'nature vs. nurture' refer to?

a)

The debate on genetic vs. environmental influences

b)

The difference between physical and mental health

c)

The impact of education on behavior

d)

The role of culture in psychology

7.

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

a)

John B. Watson

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

William James

d)

Wilhelm Wundt

8.

What does humanistic psychology emphasize?

a)

Behavior as a response to stimuli

b)

Free will and personal growth

c)

The importance of unconscious thoughts

d)

The role of genetics in behavior

9.

Which of the following is a misconception about psychology?

a)

Psychology is only about mental illness

b)

Psychologists and psychiatrists are the same

c)

Psychologists can prescribe medication

d)

Psychology studies human behavior

10.

What is the focus of behavioral genetics?

a)

The impact of culture on behavior

b)

The study of mental disorders

c)

The role of therapy in mental health

d)

How genetics influence behavior