Psychology- Chapter 1 Quiz

Psychology- Chapter 1 Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Psychology- Chapter 1 Quiz

Psychology- Chapter 1 Quiz

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Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Easy

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Lindsay Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason psychologists are skeptical about claims and arguments?

They rely on persuasive arguments.

They trust authority figures.

They insist on seeing evidence.

They believe in cosmic rays.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Astrology

Psychology

Sociology

Anthropology

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of psychology as a science?

To entertain people with interesting stories

To explain and control behavior and mental processes

To create new psychological disorders

To promote self-help books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are cognitive activities?

Physical actions

Mental processes

Chemical reactions

Biological functions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a psychological construct?

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Anxiety

Digestion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason to study psychology according to the text?

To better understand why others act as they do.

To better understand why you act as you do.

To learn how to diagnose mental illnesses.

To memorize psychological theories.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between behavior and cognitive activities?

Behavior is observable, cognitive activities are not

Cognitive activities are physical, behavior is mental

Behavior is always voluntary, cognitive activities are not

Cognitive activities are always emotional, behavior is not

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