Contemporary Psychology: Fields and Applications Quiz

Which organization is the largest of psychologists in the world?

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Association for Psychological Science (APS)
• National Latina/o Psychological Association (NLPA)
• Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)

What is the primary focus of biopsychology?

• How culture influences behavior
• How our biology influences our behavior
• How childhood experiences shape personality
• How social interactions affect decision-making

The field of psychology that seeks to study the ultimate biological causes of behavior is called (a)   .

• Cognitive psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Evolutionary psychology
• Social psychology

What concept refers to the understanding that physical things continue to exist, even if they are hidden from us?

• Object permanence
• Cognitive dissonance
• Selective attention
• Confirmation bias

Match the following approaches with their focus in personality psychology.

• Identifies and measures personality traits

• Psychoanalytic approach

• Emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization

• Behavioral approach

• Focuses on unconscious motivations and conflicts

• Humanistic approach

• Studies observable behavior and its environmental determinants

• Trait approach

The name of the model that suggests five major dimensions of personality is (a)   .

• Big Three Model
• Four Factor Theory
• Five Factor Model
• Six Trait Paradigm

Which psychologist is famous for his controversial obedience experiments?

• Sigmund Freud
• Carl Rogers
• B.F. Skinner
• Stanley Milgram

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding fields.

• Ethology

• Applying psychology in workplace settings

• Industrial-organizational psychology

• Studying animal behavior

• Clinical psychology

• Treating mental disorders

• Psychoanalysis

• Analyzing dreams

Which model in health psychology considers the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors?

• Biomedical model
• Sociocultural model
• Biopsychosocial model
• Cognitive-behavioral model

What is the primary focus of clinical psychology?

• Improving workplace efficiency
• Studying cognitive processes
• Diagnosing and treating psychological disorders
• Analyzing social interactions