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Psychology-Perspectives & Theories Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Who is considered the 'Father of Psychology' and established the first psychological research laboratory?

a)

William James

b)

E.B. Titchener

c)

Wilhelm Wundt

d)

Sigmund Freud

2.

Which psychological perspective focuses entirely on observable behavior and responses?

a)

Psychoanalysis

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Structuralism

d)

Functionalism

3.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied first?

a)

Safety needs

b)

Physiological needs

c)

Esteem needs

d)

Love and belonging needs

4.

Who expanded the theory of structuralism and focused on analyzing basic elements of thoughts and sensations?

a)

E.B. Titchener

b)

William James

c)

John B. Watson

d)

Ivan Pavlov

5.

Which perspective emphasizes how culture and social surroundings influence personality and behavior?

a)

Cognitive Perspective

b)

Biological Perspective

c)

Humanistic Perspective

d)

Sociocultural Perspective

6.

The famous Bobo Doll Experiment, which demonstrated observational learning, was conducted by:

a)

John B. Watson

b)

Ivan Pavlov

c)

Albert Bandura

d)

Sigmund Freud

7.

What is the main focus of the Biological Perspective in psychology?

a)

Cultural influences on behavior

b)

Observable behavior only

c)

Nervous and Endocrine Systems

d)

Unconscious drives

8.

Who is credited with founding psychoanalysis?

a)

Wilhelm Wundt

b)

William James

c)

Ivan Pavlov

d)

Sigmund Freud

9.

The Bio-Psycho-Social Model combines which factors?

a)

Physical, emotional, and environmental factors

b)

Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

c)

Chemical, behavioral, and social factors

d)

Genetic, cognitive, and cultural factors

10.

Which psychologist was the first major American psychologist and created functionalism?

a)

William James

b)

E.B. Titchener

c)

John B. Watson

d)

Ivan Pavlov

11.

What does the Cognitive Perspective primarily study?

a)

Observable behaviors

b)

Mental processes related to thinking and memory

c)

Unconscious drives

d)

Biological systems

12.

Which perspective is also known as Positive Psychology?

a)

Cognitive Perspective

b)

Behavioral Perspective

c)

Humanistic Perspective

d)

Biological Perspective

13.

Ivan Pavlov's work laid the foundation for:

a)

Structuralism

b)

Functionalism

c)

Behaviorism

d)

Psychoanalysis

14.

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is:

(a)  

15.

Which perspective relies more on personal observation and reflection than the scientific method?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Cognitive Psychology

c)

Psychoanalysis

d)

Structuralism

16.

The difference between structuralists and functionalists can be explained through their approach to studying a train. Which statement is correct?

a)

Structuralists observe the train in motion while functionalists study individual parts

b)

Functionalists observe the train in motion while structuralists study individual parts

c)

Both study the train only when it's moving

d)

Both study only the individual parts

17.

What is psychology defined as?

a)

The study of human behavior only

b)

The science of behavior and mental processes

c)

The study of mental illness

d)

The study of consciousness only

18.

Which female psychologist was mentored by William James?

a)

Mary Whiton Calkins

b)

Anna Freud

c)

Margaret Floy Washburn

d)

Karen Horney

19.

The Biological Perspective was influenced by:

a)

Sigmund Freud's theories

b)

Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution

c)

Ivan Pavlov's experiments

d)

William James's functionalism

20.

According to the Bio-Psycho-Social Model, why is anorexia rarely found outside the Western World?

a)

Due to genetic differences

b)

Due to biological factors only

c)

Due to sociocultural influences

d)

Due to psychological factors only