Psychological Schools Quiz

Which psychologist is most closely associated with the development of behaviorism?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Carl Rogers

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What is the primary focus of psychoanalysis?

• Observable behavior

• Cognitive processes

• Unconscious mind

• Social interactions

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Which of the following is a key concept in cognitive psychology?

• Classical conditioning

• Defense mechanisms

• Information processing

• Operant conditioning

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In behaviorism, what is the term for a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?

• Punishment

• Reinforcement

• Extinction

• Generalization

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Explain how classical conditioning differs from operant conditioning.

• Classical conditioning involves learning through association, while operant conditioning involves learning through consequences.

• Classical conditioning involves reinforcement, while operant conditioning involves punishment.

• Classical conditioning is based on cognitive processes, while operant conditioning is based on unconscious drives.

• Classical conditioning is a concept in psychoanalysis, while operant conditioning is a concept in cognitive psychology.

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Describe a scenario where cognitive psychology principles can be applied to improve learning in a classroom.

• Using rewards to increase student participation.

• Analyzing students' dreams to understand their motivations.

• Implementing problem-solving activities to enhance critical thinking skills.

• Observing students' behavior to identify patterns.

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Identify a technique used in psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious mind.

• Systematic desensitization

• Free association

• Cognitive restructuring

• Positive reinforcement

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Compare the main focus of behaviorism with that of cognitive psychology.

• Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior, while cognitive psychology focuses on mental processes.

• Behaviorism focuses on the unconscious mind, while cognitive psychology focuses on social interactions.

• Behaviorism focuses on cognitive processes, while cognitive psychology focuses on observable behavior.

• Behaviorism focuses on social interactions, while cognitive psychology focuses on the unconscious mind.

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