Intro to Psychology Quiz

What is the formal definition of psychology?

• The study of physical objects

• The study of the soul

• The study of the universe

• The study of behavior and mental processes

Who is considered one of the most influential and controversial thinkers in psychology?

• John B. Watson

• William James

• Ivan Pavlov

• Sigmund Freud

Which school of thought focused on the study of observable behavior?

• Behaviorism

• Functionalism

• Psychoanalysis

• Structuralism

Who is known for conditioning rats and pigeons to perform certain behaviors?

• B. F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

What was the breakthrough in Freud's theory of psychoanalysis?

• The importance of early experiences

• The theory of unconscious motives

• The study of observable behavior

• The concept of free association

What did William James focus on in his approach to psychology?

• The structures of consciousness

• The function of behavior

• The importance of early experiences

• The study of mental illness

Who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Ivan Pavlov

What did the Chinese rulers conduct in the world's first psychological exams?

• Memory tests

• Physical exams

• Personality tests

• Intelligence tests

What did Persian doctor Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Rhazes describe and treat in the late 800s?

• Behavioral disorders

• Physical illness

• Mental illness

• Personality disorders

What did Freud encourage his patients to do in his therapeutic technique?

• Meditate

• Free associate

• Take medication

• Exercise