Psychology Quiz

What is the primary focus of psychology as a discipline?

• Analyzing economic trends

• Studying human behavior and mental processes

• Exploring historical events

• Understanding the universe

Who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Sigmund Freud

• John Watson

• William James

Which approach in psychology focuses on observable behavior?

• Psychoanalysis

• Humanistic psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Behaviorism

What does cognitive psychology primarily investigate?

• Social interactions

• Cultural impacts on behavior

• Mental processes like memory and perception

• Biological influences on behavior

Which branch of psychology studies the relationship between behavior and the physical system?

• Developmental psychology

• Environmental psychology

• Biological psychology

• Social psychology

What is the main concern of developmental psychology?

• Studying mental disorders

• Understanding changes across the lifespan

• Analyzing workplace behavior

• Exploring cultural differences

Which psychologist is known for the theory of psychoanalysis?

• Abraham Maslow

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Rogers

What does health psychology focus on?

• Workplace efficiency

• Psychological factors in health and illness

• Social behavior

• Cognitive development

Which of the following is a key term in psychology?

• Anthropology

• Sociology

• Behaviorism

• Economics

What is the goal of industrial/organizational psychology?

• Studying childhood development

• Improving workplace behavior and conditions

• Analyzing social interactions

• Understanding mental disorders