Psychology Vocabulary Quiz

What term describes the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding?

• Cognition

• Conditioning

• Perception

• Behaviorism

Which psychological theory focuses on observable behaviors?

• Cognition

• Neuroplasticity

• Socialization

• Behaviorism

What is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information called?

• Learning

• Memory

• Cognition

• Perception

What term refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself?

• Coping Mechanisms

• Schema

• Conditioning

• Neuroplasticity

What is cognitive dissonance?

• A state of mental discomfort from contradictory beliefs

• A type of learning

• A personality trait

• A defense mechanism

Which term describes the internal processes that direct goal-oriented behavior?

• Empathy

• Self-Concept

• Attitude

• Motivation

What is the emotional bond that forms between an individual and a caregiver called?

• Bias

• Attachment

• Projection

• Self-Concept

What are chemicals in the brain that transmit signals called?

• Schemas

• Defense Mechanisms

• Coping Mechanisms

• Neurotransmitters

What is the study of mental disorders known as?

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Psychopathology

Which term refers to unconscious psychological strategies used to protect oneself from anxiety?

• Repression

• Projection

• Coping Mechanism

• Defense Mechanism