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Psychology Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Psychology is defined as:

a)

The study of medicine

b)

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

c)

The study of society

d)

The study of biology

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of psychology?

a)

Describe

b)

Predict

c)

Punish

d)

Influence

3.

Which science aims to increase knowledge only?

a)

Basic Science

b)

Applied Science

c)

Social Science

d)

Medical Science

4.

Who can prescribe medicine?

a)

Psychologist

b)

Psychiatrist

c)

Teacher

d)

Counselor

5.

The goal of psychology that focuses on changing behavior is:

a)

Describe

b)

Explain

c)

Predict

d)

Influence

6.

Phrenology claimed that:

a)

Behavior is learned

b)

Bumps on the skull reveal personality traits

c)

Dreams explain everything

d)

Environment has no role

7.

Who is the founder of Functionalism?

a)

William James

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

John Watson

d)

Ivan Pavlov

8.

Psychoanalysis was developed by:

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

William James

9.

According to Freud, behavior is strongly influenced by:

a)

Free will

b)

Unconscious mind

c)

Environment

d)

Rewards and punishments

10.

Behaviorism focuses on:

a)

Conscious thoughts

b)

Dreams

c)

Observable behavior

d)

Personality traits