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WorksheetsGeneral Psychology Study Guide
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 35mins
Who is considered the father of psychology and established the first psychology lab?
Freud
Wundt
Watson
James
Which psychologist is associated with functionalism?
Wundt
James
Watson
Skinner
Freud is best known for which perspective?
Humanistic
Behavioral
Psychoanalytic
Biological
Which psychologist conditioned Little Albert?
Watson
Skinner
Pavlov
James
Which perspective focuses on how we process and store information?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Biological
Humanistic
Maslow is best known for which concept?
Hierarchy of Needs
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Cognitive Dissonance
What do humanistic psychologists emphasize?
The unconscious mind
Observable behavior
Self-actualization and growth
Brain structure
Which career focuses on diagnosing and treating severe mental disorders?
School Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
I-O Psychologist
What type of psychologist studies behavior in the workplace?
I-O Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Counseling Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Which psychologist emphasized the study of introspection?
Freud
Wundt
Watson
Skinner
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Theory
Analysis
Replication
What type of research involves in-depth study of one individual?
Case study
Survey
Experiment
Longitudinal study
Which method best shows cause and effect?
Survey
Case Study
Experiment
Observation
The independent variable is the one that is:
Measured
Manipulated
Randomized
Confounded
What does a double-blind study control for?
Researcher bias
Placebo effect
Both A & B
None
Which historical study raised concerns about ethics in research?
Pavlov's dogs
Milgram’s obedience study
Skinner’s pigeons
Watson’s Little Albert
Informed consent means:
Participants know risks and agree
Results are confidential
Subjects are randomly assigned
Debriefing is required
A psychologist who might testify in court about mental state is known as a:
Forensic psychologist
Clinical psychologist
Developmental psychologist
Educational psychologist
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
A. A result of double-blind design
B. Belief leading to its own fulfillment
C. Random assignment error
D. Ethical concern
Surveys are useful because:
They show cause and effect
They collect large amounts of data quickly
They control bias
They focus on one subject
Which neurotransmitter is most linked to depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
Which brain structure is essential for forming new memories?
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Medulla
The fight-or-flight response is controlled by which system?
Sympathetic
Central
Parasympathetic
What do endorphins do?
Regulate mood
Relieve pain
Control movement
Process vision
Which career would most likely study the effects of brain injury?
Neuropsychologist
Psychiatrist
School Psychologist
I-O Psychologist
Which brain lobe is associated with decision making and reasoning?
Parietal
Frontal
Occipital
Temporal
The CNS includes:
Brain and spinal cord
Brain and nerves
Nerves and muscles
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Dopamine is most associated with:
Reward and pleasure
Pain relief
Sleep
Digestion
Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?
Axon
Soma
Sensation refers to:
Organizing info
Detecting stimuli
Interpreting meaning
Memory storage
Perception refers to:
Detecting
Interpreting
Reacting
Observing
Which cells detect color?
Rods
Cones
Ganglion
Bipolar
Which illusion uses depth cues?
Müller-Lyer
Stroop Effect
Phantom Limb
Cocktail Party
The auditory nerve sends signals to:
Cochlea
Brain
Ear drum
Retina
Taste includes which sense not found in the past?
Sweet
Bitter
Umami
Smell is processed in which brain structure?
Hippocampus
Olfactory bulb
Amygdala
Cerebellum
38. Binocular cues rely on:
One eye
Both eyes
Smell and taste
Movement
Monocular cues provide:
Depth from one eye
Vision clarity
Pain sensitivity
Smell detection
Which statement best reflects the humanistic perspective in psychology?
Behavior is shaped by unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences.
People can reach their full potential through self-actualization and personal growth.
All behavior can be explained by conditioning and reinforcement.
Mental processes such as memory and problem-solving determine behavior.
Which stage of sleep is associated with dreams?
NREM 1
NREM 2
NREM 3
REM
Which disorder involves sudden sleep attacks?
Insomnia
Sleep Apnea
Narcolepsy
Night terrors
Which dream theory says dreams are random?
Freud’s theory
Activation-synthesis
Information-processing
Humanistic
Alcohol is classified as a:
Stimulant
Hallucinogen
Depressant
Narcotic
Which drug increases alertness and energy?
Alcohol
Cocaine
LSD
Marijuana
Meditation is an example of:
Psychoactive drug
Altered state of consciousness
Sleep disorder
Sensation
Hypnosis can be used for:
Pain management
Memory storage
Vision correction
Balance
Sleep apnea is best described as:
Lack of sleep
Stopping breathing during sleep
Vivid nightmares
Daytime drowsiness
A sleep researcher might focus on:
the effects of sleep on behavior
the history of ancient civilizations
the process of photosynthesis
the structure of atoms
Which career helps people overcome substance abuse?
Clinical Psychologist
Addiction Counselor
Psychiatrist
I-O Psychologist
Dr. Lopez divides her students into two groups. One group studies with music, and the other studies silence. Both groups take the same test. What is the independent variable?
Test scores
Presence of music
The test itself
Group size
Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of:
The history of civilizations
Behavior and mental processes
The nervous system only
People's opinions and beliefs
A runner’s heart rate and breathing increase during a race. This is controlled by which nervous system branch?
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic
Somatic
Central
A football player injures the back of his head and has trouble seeing. Which lobe was likely affected?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
A student touches a hot desk and immediately pulls her hand away before realizing what happened. This quick response is due to:
Reflex action (spinal reflex)
Voluntary action
Hormonal response
Learned behavior
A patient struggles to form new memories after damage to the hippocampus. Which type of functioning is most impacted?
Movement coordination
Memory and learning
Hormonal regulation
Breathing control
After a stroke, a woman cannot understand what others are saying, even though she hears the words. Damage likely occurred in:
A) Broca's area
B) Wernicke's area
C) Amygdala
D) Cerebellum
A teenager feels fear after nearly getting into a car accident. Which brain structure triggered this response?
Hypothalamus
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Thalamus
Dr. Patel gives half his patients a sugar pill but tells them it's a new anxiety drug. Many improvement reports. This is explained by the:
Placebo effect
Correlation
Double-blind study
Case study
A psychologist compares 9th and 12th graders at the same time to measure study habits. This research method is:
A) Cross-sectional study
B) Longitudinal study
In Milgram's experiment, participants continued giving shocks when ordered by the experimenter. Which factor best explains this?
Peer pressure
Authority figure pressure
Monetary reward
Belief shocks were fake
Marcus fears public speaking because he was once ridiculed in class. He now avoids presentations. Which perspective explains this best?
Behavioral
Humanistic
Cognitive
Evolutionary
During a new drug trial, neither researchers nor participants know who gets the real drug or placebo. This is an example of a:
Double-blind study
Single-blind study
Case study
Survey
A psychologist helps employees improve teamwork and productivity at a large corporation. Which career field is this?
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Forensic Psychology
A psychologist works in a hospital helping patients cope with depression and anxiety disorders. Which subfield is this?
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Sports Psychology
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
social interception
psychology
internment device
sociology
any action that people can observe or measure
behavior
psychology
sociology
cognition
