Psychology Quiz

What is psychology? Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank.

• The study of human biology

• The study of animals and their behavior

• The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

• The study of human emotions

Who is known as the Father of Psychology? Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank.

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• William James

• Edward Titchener

What does the biological perspective focus on? Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank.

• How culture influences behavior

• The role of unconscious drives

• The brain, nervous system, and genetics

• Mental processes like memory and problem-solving

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with pleasure and reward?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Endorphins

Which of the following is an example of a sensory adaptation?

• Becoming aware of a new sound in a quiet room

• The ability to see in low-light conditions after being in the dark for a while

• Not noticing the smell of your perfume after wearing it for a few hours

• The sudden recognition of a familiar voice

What is the absolute threshold?

• The smallest difference between two stimuli that can be detected

• The minimum amount of stimulus needed to detect something 50% of the time

• The level at which stimuli are ignored

• The maximum level of stimulus we can tolerate

According to the Gestalt principle of proximity, objects that are close together are perceived as:

• Different

• A group

• Separate

• Unrelated

In classical conditioning, what was the conditioned response in Pavlov’s experiment with dogs?

• The salivation to food

• The sound of the bell

• The salivation to the bell

• The dog's excitement

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for survival functions like breathing and heartbeat?

• Forebrain

• Midbrain

• Hindbrain

• Cerebral cortex

Which of the following is a characteristic of the REM stage of sleep?

• Deep sleep with delta waves

• Light sleep with hypnagogic sensations

• Dreaming and rapid eye movements

• Sleep spindles and moderate sleep