Psychology Quiz

What does cognitive psychology focus on?

• Physical health
• Geological formations
• Behavioral processes
• Mental processes

Which approach to psychology emphasizes the adaptive functions of behavior?

• Functionalism

• Structuralism

• Cognitive Psychology
• Behavioral Psychology

When did the field of psychology begin?

• Late 19th century
• Early 15th century
• Early 20th century
• Mid 18th century

Who founded the first psychology laboratory?

• Wilhelm Wundt
• Sigmund Freud
• John B. Watson
• Ivan Pavlov

Which approach to psychology focuses on the unconscious mind?

• behavioral psychology
• cognitive psychology
• humanistic psychology
• psychoanalytic psychology

Which approach to psychology emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization?

• Humanistic psychology
• Psychoanalytic psychology
• Cognitive psychology
• Behavioral psychology

What did structuralists believe psychology should focus on?

• The role of unconscious desires in shaping behavior
• The impact of culture on personality development
• The behavior of individuals in response to stimuli
• The structure of the mind and basic elements like sensations, feelings, and images.

What does humanistic psychology emphasize?

• Fear of the unknown
• Material possessions
• Isolation from society
• Personal growth, self-actualization, and the inherent goodness of individuals

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

• Ivan Pavlov
• Wilhelm Wundt
• John Watson
• Sigmund Freud

What is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes?

• Biology
• Psychology
• Physics
• Chemistry