THE NATURE OF PSYCHOLOGY

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What is the primary focus of psychology as a science? Options: Human behavior, Psychological health, Brain functions, Emotions and thoughts

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Human behavior

Answer explanation

Psychology studies behavior and mental processes.

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Who established the first psychology lab in Germany in 1879?

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Wilhelm Wundt

Answer explanation

Wundt is known as the "father of experimental psychology."

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Sigmund Freud’s theory emphasizes the impact of the ___________ on behavior and personality. Options: unconscious, conscious, cognitive

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unconscious

Answer explanation

Freud's psychodynamic theory is centered on unconscious factors.

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Which perspective focuses on the biological basis of behavior? Options: Biological psychology, Humanistic psychology, Social psychology, Gestalt psychology

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Biological psychology

Answer explanation

Biological psychology emphasizes physical and biological bases of behavior.

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Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?

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Sigmund Freud

Answer explanation

Freud developed psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious mind.

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Psychology type that focuses on mental processes such as memory and decision-making. Options: Social, Biological, Cognitive

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Cognitive

Answer explanation

Cognitive psychology studies internal processes like memory and problem-solving.

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Which school of thought emphasizes human potential and personal growth?

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Humanistic psychology

Answer explanation

Humanistic psychology focuses on personal development and self-actualization.

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Identify the main focus of behaviorism.
Options: Thoughts, Emotions, Behavior, Biology

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Behavior

Answer explanation

Behaviorism studies observable behaviors, not thoughts or emotions.

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Who is known for the concept of operant conditioning? Options: Ivan Pavlov, Sigmund Freud, B.F. Skinner, Albert Bandura

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B.F. Skinner

Answer explanation

Skinner introduced operant conditioning to study behavioral responses to reinforcement.

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Name one psychologist known for the study of memory.

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Hermann Ebbinghaus

Answer explanation

Ebbinghaus pioneered research on memory and forgetting.