Psychology Quiz

What is the definition of psychology?

• The study of historical events

• The study of environmental effects on people

• The study of physical health factors

• The study of behavior and mental processes

Who is known as the father of modern psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• John Locke

• Rene Descartes

What is the main focus of structuralism in psychology?

• Studying how the brain influences behavior

• Studying the basic elements of conscious mental experiences

• Studying how people adapt to their environment

• Studying how organisms learn and modify their behavior

Who is known for the theory of psychoanalysis?

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Ivan Pavlov

• William James

Which field of psychology focuses on how people process, store, retrieve, and use information?

• Clinical psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Forensic psychology

• Developmental psychology

What is the main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

• Psychologists can prescribe medications, but psychiatrists cannot

• Psychologists focus on mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders, while psychiatrists focus on helping people deal with problems of living

• Psychologists study mind and behavior, while psychiatrists study physical health factors

• Psychologists are medical doctors, while psychiatrists are not

Which field of psychology is concerned with helping students learn and evaluating teaching methods?

• Educational psychology

• Developmental psychology

• Counseling psychology

• Clinical psychology

Who is known for the theory of behaviorism?

• Sigmund Freud

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• William James

What is the main focus of humanistic psychology?

• Studying the basic elements of conscious mental experiences

• Studying how people process, store, retrieve, and use information

• Studying how people adapt to their environment

• Believing that each person has freedom in directing his/her future and achieving personal growth

Which psychologist is famous for the term 'Pavlov's dog' and the study of classical conditioning?

• William James

• Ivan Pavlov

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner