Quiz on Introduction to Psychology

What is the definition of psychology?

• The art of teaching

• The scientific study of the mind and behavior

• The study of animal behavior only

• The study of physical health

Who is considered the father of modern psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• William James

• B.F. Skinner

What research method do psychologists NOT typically use?

• Clinical studies

• Experiments

• Surveys

• Astrology

What is voluntarism in psychology?

• The study of unconscious motives

• The belief that attention is actively controlled by intentions

• The focus on mental illness

• The analysis of observable behavior

Which approach did Titchener develop?

• Functionalism

• Behaviorism

• Structuralism

• Humanistic psychology

What did William James emphasize in his functionalist theory?

• The importance of unconscious instincts

• The measurement of behavior

• The continuous flow of consciousness

• The structure of consciousness

What is the main focus of behaviorism according to John B. Watson?

• Cognitive processes

• Unconscious thoughts

• Observable and measurable behavior

• Emotional responses

What did B.F. Skinner introduce to behaviorism?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Reinforcement

• Psychoanalysis

• Conditioning

What is the main idea of Gestalt psychology?

• The breakdown of perception into elements

• The focus on mental illness

• The importance of the whole rather than the sum of its parts

• The study of unconscious motives

What do humanistic psychologists emphasize?

• Cognitive processes

• Unconscious instincts

• Behavioral conditioning

• Self-actualization and personal growth