Test 1 On Level Psych

What is the primary focus of psychology?

• Analyzing dreams

• Studying the mind and behavior

• Exploring physical health

• Treating physical injuries

Who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?

• Aristotle

• Sigmund Freud

• Wilhelm Wundt

• B.F. Skinner

Which philosopher is known for early contributions to psychology?

• Newton

• Plato

• Darwin

• Galileo

What does clinical psychology focus on?

• Social interactions

• Diagnosing and treating mental disorders

• Brain structure

• Memory processes

What does developmental psychology study?

• Mental disorders

• Human growth and changes across the lifespan

• Neural pathways

• Sensory input

Which branch of psychology examines social interactions?

• Social psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Experimental psychology

What does cognitive psychology investigate?

• Emotional behavior

• Brain anatomy

• Memory, attention, and problem-solving

• Physical development

What is the main method of survey research?

• Experiments

• Case studies

• Observations

• Questionnaires or interviews

What does correlational research examine?

• Direct cause and effect

• Relationships between variables

• Physical responses

• Neural activity

What is the central nervous system comprised of?

• Heart and lungs

• Brain and spinal cord

• Muscles and bones

• Skin and sensory organs