Test Your Knowledge of Psychology

Test Your Knowledge of Psychology

Take this quiz to see how well you understand different aspects of psychology.

published on February 15
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What is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes?

What is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes?
Psychology
Biology
Sociology
Philosophy
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Which psychologist developed the theory of psychoanalysis?

Which psychologist developed the theory of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Carl Jung
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What is the term for a person's unique pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving?

What is the term for a person's unique pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving?
Personality
Identity
Character
Ego
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Which part of the brain is responsible for emotions and decision-making?

Which part of the brain is responsible for emotions and decision-making?
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Frontal lobe
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What is the term for a psychological disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities?

What is the term for a psychological disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities?
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
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Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism identified by Sigmund Freud?

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism identified by Sigmund Freud?
Decision
Denial
Projection
Rationalization
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What is the term for the psychological process of interpreting sensory information?

What is the term for the psychological process of interpreting sensory information?
Perception
Cognition
Attention
Memory
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Which psychologist is associated with the theory of behaviorism?

Which psychologist is associated with the theory of behaviorism?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
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What is the term for the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in memory?

What is the term for the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in memory?
Memory
Learning
Thinking
Attention
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What is the term for a state of physical and psychological tension experienced during certain situations or events?

What is the term for a state of physical and psychological tension experienced during certain situations or events?
Stress
Anxiety
Happiness
Excitement
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

Which of the following is NOT a stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
Integrity vs. Isolation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
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What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external factors and the behavior of others to internal factors?

What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external factors and the behavior of others to internal factors?
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Self-serving bias