Psychology Quiz (1)

Psychology Quiz (1)

Test your knowledge of the fascinating field of psychology with this quiz!

published on January 12
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What is the definition of psychology?

What is the definition of psychology?
The study of plants
The study of stars
The study of rocks
The scientific study of the mind and behavior
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Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?

Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
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What is the primary goal of behaviorism?

What is the primary goal of behaviorism?
To understand the unconscious mind
To study cognitive processes
To observe and predict behavior
To explore the genetic basis of behavior
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What does the nature vs. nurture debate focus on?

What does the nature vs. nurture debate focus on?
The influence of astrology on behavior
The relative importance of genetics and environment
The impact of technology on behavior
The role of culture in shaping behavior
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Which of the following is NOT a major area of psychology?

Which of the following is NOT a major area of psychology?
Developmental psychology
Clinical psychology
Social psychology
Physiology psychology
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What is the term for the cognitive bias where people tend to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs?

What is the term for the cognitive bias where people tend to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs?
Confirmation bias
Availability heuristic
Anchoring effect
Hindsight bias
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Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward?

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Endorphins
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What is the term for the inability to recall past events, often due to a traumatic experience?

Déjà vu
Selective memory
Amnesia
Delusion
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Which psychologist introduced the concept of the hierarchy of needs?

Which psychologist introduced the concept of the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
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What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?

What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?
Antisocial personality disorder
Phobia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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What is the name of the concept where people experience a decline in focus and mental effort when they are part of a group?

What is the name of the concept where people experience a decline in focus and mental effort when they are part of a group?
Cognitive dissonance
Social loafing
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Stereotype threat