Why did Psychoanalysis gain traction in late 19th-century Vienna?

It resonated with societal repression, rising interest in the unconscious.

What is cognitive modeling in AI?

Simulates human thinking processes using computational models

A health psychologist would most likely study:

How stress contributes to cardiovascular disease

What is an example of psychology applying quantitative methods?

Correlational study on sleep and academic performance.

What are some focus areas in health psychology?

Behavior change, coping with illness, pain management, stressrelated illnes

What was a major criticism that led to the rise of Positive Psychology?

Psychology focused too much on pathology and suffering.

Which historical force played a major role in the birth of laboratory psychology?

The rise of experimental science in 19th-century Europe

What is the replication crisis in psychology?

difficulty in replicating psych. findings, raising concern abt reliability

What is introspection in psychology?

The examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings

What are common tasks in developmental psychology?

Study child development, examine cognitive changs with age, etc

What are learning theories in psychology?

Explain how people acquire, process, and retain knowledge throu experiences

What is forensic psychology?

Applying psychol. principles within the legal and criminal justice system

4. What methods are used in clinical psychology?

Psychotherapy (CBT, ACT, psychoanalysis), p. assesm, diagnostic interview

Why is subjectivity of internal experiences a challenge in psychology?

Thoughts and feelings are difficult to measure objectively

What are the key tasks in organizational psychology?

Job analyses, training programs, employee motivation, team dynamics

What was the cognitive revolution?

A movement restoring interest in memory, thinking, and problem-solving

What role does philosophy play in psychology’s interdisciplinary reach?

Informs discussions on consciousness and meaning.

What societal need during WWII helped reinforce Behaviorism?

Training soldiers efficiently and predicting behavior

14. Which of the following did NOT influence Psychoanalysis?

The industrial need for workplace efficiency

What does confidentiality mean in psychology?

Keeping participants’ data private and secure

What is the main function of the frontal lobe?

Decision-making and impulse control

Which of the following reflects psychology’s integration with AI and technology?

Using cognitive models to improve user experience design

What role do genetics play in personality, according to behavioral neuroscience?

They interact with environment to influence traits

How does psychology relate to decision-making in economics?

Through studies of behavior, judgment, and cognitive biases

What tools do school psychologists use?

Cognitive tests, behavioral observat, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

What is functionalism?

Focuses on the purpose of behavior,mental processes and how they help adapt

What is informed consent in psychological research?

Ensures participants are aware of study and agree to participate

Why is serotonin often targeted by antidepressants?

It regulates mood and sleep, which are disrupted in depression

What are the key ethical responsibilities of psychologists?

Informed consent, confidentiality, competence, and non-maleficence

A mixed-methods study would most likely:

Combine experimental data with personal interviews

What cultural context most influenced the emergence of Structuralism?

19th-century Europe’s fascination with classification in science

What is a distinguishing feature of forensic psychology?

Application of psychological assessment to legal settings

What is meta-analysis in psychology?

A stat. techn. that comb the results of studies to identify overall trends

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Why did Psychoanalysis gain traction in late 19th-century Vienna?
It resonated with societal repression, rising interest in the unconscious.
It aligned with empirical brain research.
It promoted collectivist ideology.
It supported behavioral efficiency in factories.
2
What technological development strongly influenced Cognitive Psychology?
MRI brain scans
The steam engine
The computer revolution
The printing press
3
Which method is best for studying heritability in human behavior?
EEG
Case studies
Twin and adoption studies
PET scans
4
Which psychological school emerged as a reaction to both Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism?
Humanistic Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Structuralism
5
Which sub-discipline primarily studies stable individual traits like openness or neuroticism?
Social Psychology
Personality Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
6
What is cognitive modeling in AI?
Simulates human thinking processes using computational models
Robotic ethics simulations
Randomized gaming programs
A fashion trend in AI design
7
A health psychologist would most likely study:
How children develop language
How personality predicts voting behavior
How leadership style impacts teamwork
How stress contributes to cardiovascular disease
8
Which neurotransmitter is the brain’s main excitatory chemical?
Serotonin
Glutamate
Dopamine
GABA
9
What is an example of psychology applying quantitative methods?
Ethnographic observation of parenting.
Correlational study on sleep and academic performance.
Thematic analysis of dream reports.
Narrative interviews with trauma victims.
10
What are some focus areas in health psychology?
Social media addiction and digital trends
Behavior change, coping with illness, pain management, stressrelated illnes
Skin care product reviews
Alternative diets and astrology
11
What was a major criticism that led to the rise of Positive Psychology?
Psychology lacked empirical methods.
Psychology ignored cultural factors.
Psychology became too reliant on computers.
Psychology focused too much on pathology and suffering.
12
Which historical force played a major role in the birth of laboratory psychology?
The rise of experimental science in 19th-century Europe
The invention of psychotherapy
The fall of empires
The global depression
13
Which school most closely aligns with American pragmatism?
Structuralism
Behaviorism
Humanistic Psychology
Functionalism
14
What is the replication crisis in psychology?
Too many studies done in one year
A lack of new theories
Repetition in therapy notes
difficulty in replicating psych. findings, raising concern abt reliability
15
Which philosophical tradition most directly influenced Structuralism?
Pragmatism
Existentialism
Empiricism
Positivism
16
What is introspection in psychology?
The examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings
Mind reading technique
Guessing personality types
A. Analyzing other people’s thoughts
17
What are common tasks in developmental psychology?
Study math aptitude in adults only
Study child development, examine cognitive changs with age, etc
Build daycare centers
Host kindergarten parties
18
What are learning theories in psychology?
A. Theories about school funding
C. Explain fashion trends in students
Study how people forget
Explain how people acquire, process, and retain knowledge throu experiences
19
What is forensic psychology?
Profiling celebrities
Helping politicians win elections
A. Psychology for historical research
Applying psychol. principles within the legal and criminal justice system
20
4. What methods are used in clinical psychology?
Online quizzes and self-help books only
Psychotherapy (CBT, ACT, psychoanalysis), p. assesm, diagnostic interview
Surgery and medical prescriptions
Hypnosis and meditation exclusively
21
Why is subjectivity of internal experiences a challenge in psychology?
Because machines can’t think
Thoughts and feelings are difficult to measure objectively
It’s hard to make fun therapy games
Researchers disagree on happiness
22
What are the key tasks in organizational psychology?
Planning office parties
Creating viral social media posts
Painting office walls
Job analyses, training programs, employee motivation, team dynamics
23
What was the cognitive revolution?
Popularization of hypnosis
The rise of astrology in science
Rejection of all mental processes
A movement restoring interest in memory, thinking, and problem-solving
24
What role does philosophy play in psychology’s interdisciplinary reach?
Structures data collection methods.
Informs discussions on consciousness and meaning.
Helps develop psychometric tools.
Shapes genetic research in behavior.
25
What societal need during WWII helped reinforce Behaviorism?
Analyzing dreams for trauma
Promoting mindfulness and resilience
Training soldiers efficiently and predicting behavior
Ethical treatment in therapy
26
14. Which of the following did NOT influence Psychoanalysis?
Interest in unconscious motives
The industrial need for workplace efficiency
Victorian moral conservatism
Psychiatry’s rise in Europe
27
What does confidentiality mean in psychology?
Only therapists can talk
Keeping participants’ data private and secure
Password-protecting files only
D. No communication after sessions
28
The adrenal glands are primarily associated with:
Metabolism
Motor coordinaction
Stress response
Memory formation
29
What is the main function of the frontal lobe?
Decision-making and impulse control
Auditory analysis
Reflex coordination
Visual processing
30
Which hormone is most associated with bonding and social connection?
Dopamine
Adrenaline
Oxytocin
Cortisol
31
Which sub-discipline would most likely investigate the biological basis of addiction?
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Biopsychology
Educational Psychology
32
What system controls voluntary muscle movements?
Sympathetic system
Autonomic nervous system
Endocrine system
Somatic nervous system
33
Which of the following reflects psychology’s integration with AI and technology?
Using cognitive models to improve user experience design
Evaluating psychoanalytic dream theories
Applying CBT in rural communities
Studying group conformity using role-play
34
What role do genetics play in personality, according to behavioral neuroscience?
They determine environment
They only affect IQ
They suppress neuroplasticity
They interact with environment to influence traits
35
How does psychology relate to decision-making in economics?
Through investment algorithms
Through price analysis
Through studies of behavior, judgment, and cognitive biases
Through banking regulations
36
Which lobe of the brain processes visual information?
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
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What tools do school psychologists use?
Stopwatch and attendance records
Video recording equipment
Cognitive tests, behavioral observat, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Lie detectors and IQ apps
38
What is functionalism?
Studies mental illness only
Focuses on the purpose of behavior,mental processes and how they help adapt
Is only used in economic psychology
Examines mystical experiences
39
What is informed consent in psychological research?
Giving candy for answers
Ensures participants are aware of study and agree to participate
Guessing participants’ needs
Having participants sign a blank form
40
Which neurotransmitter is involved in both Parkinson’s and addiction?
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
41
Why is serotonin often targeted by antidepressants?
It regulates mood and sleep, which are disrupted in depression
It blocks anxiety hormones
It controls motor neurons
It increases dopamine
42
What are the key ethical responsibilities of psychologists?
Promoting psychology influencers
Selling psychology merchandise
Maximizing therapy profits
Informed consent, confidentiality, competence, and non-maleficence
43
A study investigating how working memory capacity affects decision-making would fall under:
Personality Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Health Psychology
44
A mixed-methods study would most likely:
Use only standardized testing
Rely solely on observational coding
Combine experimental data with personal interviews
Focus purely on narrative analysis
45
What cultural context most influenced the emergence of Structuralism?
Post-WWII interest in human freedom
19th-century Europe’s fascination with classification in science
Cold War-era concern with measurable behavior
The rise of positivism in the U.S.
46
Which psychological current reflects a critique of the Western bias in psychology?
Structuralism
Behaviorism
Functionalism
Cross-Cultural Psychology
47
What is a distinguishing feature of forensic psychology?
Application of psychological assessment to legal settings
Studies of media influence on criminals
Investigation of visual perception in courtrooms
Designing moral education programs
48
Which brain region integrates movement and reward processing?
Corpus callosum
Frontal cortex
Basal ganglia
Amygdala
49
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most associated with schizophrenia?
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
GABA
50
What is meta-analysis in psychology?
. A summary article of one study
Biased review blogs
A debate between researchers
A stat. techn. that comb the results of studies to identify overall trends
51
The use of CBT to treat anxiety is an example of which objective of psychological science?
Explain
Predict
Describe
Control/Modify
52
What does 'applicability' mean in psychology?
Applying only therapy-based approaches in mental clinics
The ability to debate psychological theory
It applies psychology to solve real problems in life and society.
Solving personal issues without professional help
53
What distinguishes psychology from common sense?
Its use of introspection and anecdotal examples.
Its reliance on empirical methods and systematic observation.
Its emphasis on cultural relativism.
Its focus on individual perception only.
54
The spinal cord is responsible for:
Transmitting signals and controlling reflexes
Cognitive decisions
Regulating hormones
Auditory processing
55
What is replicability in research?
It’s a subjective interpretation
Replication is unethical
Findings should be reproducible under similar conditions
Only expert scientists can replicate studies
56
Damage to which brain area would likely affect language comprehension?
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Basal ganglia
57
What is epigenetics primarily concerned with?
The number of inherited genes
Mapping brain plasticity
A. Identifying DNA mutations
How environment influences gene expression
58
Which brain region is responsible for memory formation?
Amygdala
Occipital lobe
Thalamus
Hippocampus
59
Why was introspection central to Structuralism?
D. It reflected environmental conditioning.
It explained unconscious processes.
It was used to identify basic elements of conscious experience.
It measured behavioral output.
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What is the aim of forensic psychology?
To apply psychological principles in legal and criminal justice systems
To analyze fashion trends in prisoners
To study historical figures’ mental states
To offer relaxation techniques for criminals
61
What are quantitative research methods?
Measuring emotional tone through poetry
Numerical data and statistical analysis
Group storytelling
Philosophical interviews
62
What is thematic analysis?
Calculating the frequency of adjectives in writing
method of identif,analyz,interpret pattern of meaning within qualitat data
Identifying patterns of color in art
A tool for managing experimental noise
63
What is the goal of community and cultural psychology?
To rate neighborhood safety
To promote well-being and understand the impact of cultural contexts
To evaluate urban art programs
To increase funding for local fairs
64
The “master gland” of the endocrine system is the:
Pituitary gland
Thyroid
Adrenal gland
Pineal gland
65
What distinguishes Functionalism from Structuralism?
It avoided any experimental methods.
It focused on the purpose, not just the content, of mental processes.
It emphasized unconscious drives.
It denied the existence of consciousness.
66
What are descriptive research methods in psychology?
Experiments with controlled variables
Simulated video games
C. S and N. O. used to describ behavior without interf causal relationships
Statistical data mining
67
What was one key reason Humanistic Psychology emerged in the 1950s?
Influence from the Soviet psychological tradition
Success of psychometric testing
Disillusionment with cold, mechanistic models of human behavior
Increased reliance on AI
68
What are APA and BPS ethical guidelines?
Ethical codes for conducting psychological research responsibly
Rules for building therapy offices
Personality tests
Sleep hygiene standards
69
What historical movement influenced Humanistic Psychology?
Protestant Reformation
Colonial expansion
Enlightenment Rationalism
Civil rights and youth counterculture
70
What are correlational research methods?
Comparing unrelated traits
Assess the relationship between two variables without manipulating them
Forced behavioral manipulation
Surveys with no statistical analysis
71
What societal condition most contributed to the rise of Behaviorism?
Globalization and migration
Philosophical rise of existentialism
Youth counterculture movements
Industrial need for control and efficient behavior prediction
72
What is falsifiability in scientific psychology?
A theory must be testable and capable of being proven wrong
Theories must be vague to allow multiple interpretations
A theory should never be disproved
Replicability is more important than falsifiability
73
Which brain structure is primarily involved in fear processing?
Thalamus
Basal ganglia
Hippocampus
Amygdala
74
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with anxiety regulation?
Glutamate
Acetylcholine
GABA
Serotonin
75
What role does cultural variability play in psychology?
It is irrelevant for diagnosis
Only applies to children
It affects how psych.concepts manifest, requiring cult.sensitive approaches
It complicates food choices
76
How did Darwin’s theory of evolution shape Functionalism?
It emphasized unconscious sexual drives
It validated conditioning as a learning process.
It inspired focus on how mental processes help individuals adapt.
It refuted introspection as a valid method.
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What makes psychological research reliable?
It proves hypotheses.
It’s based on large sample sizes.
It avoids bias through qualitative tools.
It yields consistent results across different contexts and times.
78
Why is minimizing harm important in psychological research?
To shorten experiment time
To avoid legal fines
For better social media image
Protects participants from physical and emotional distress
79
What is behaviorism?
Uses personality horoscopes
Studies past life experiences
Focuses on observable behavior rather than internal mental states
Focuses on internal dream analysis
80
What is health psychology?
Social media analysis
Studies how biol., psych., and social factors affect health and illness
Study of herbal treatments
A fitness tracking application
81
What roles do psychologists have beyond therapy?
?
Research, consulting, and psychological testing and assessment
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82
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is activated during danger?
Somatic
Central
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
83
What happens at the synapse?
Genes are activated
Hormones are released into the blood
Reflexes are generated
Neurotransmitters transfer signals between neurons
84
Why is validity crucial in psychological research?
It reduces participant bias.
It ensures the tool measures what it’s supposed to measure.
It confirms the researcher’s hypothesis.
It guarantees statistical significance.
85
What is the focus of community psychology?
Promoting pop culture engagement
Fire safety in small villages
A. Charity fundraisers and social media promotion
Empowerment, equity, social justice, and support for marginalized groups
86
Which brain structure regulates hunger, thirst, and temperature?
Hippocampus
Parietal lobe
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
87
What do psychologists need in sensitive contexts?
General kindness and Instagram presence
Special care for vulnerable populations and cultural competence
Awards and published memoirs
D. Fast decision-making and humor
88
Which hormone plays a role in the “fight or flight” response?
Adrenaline
Oxytocin
Estrogen
Insulin
89
What is the role of the thalamus in behavior?
Produces hormones
Relays sensory signals to appropriate brain areas
Stores long-term memories
Generates emotions
90
What is structuralism?
Focused on animal behavior
Focus on the unconscious
Aimed to break down mental processes into their most basic components
Based on religious doctrine
91
What is objectivity in psychological research?
Minimizing personal bias in data collection and interpretation
Using your own opinion when scoring data
Avoiding statistical tools
Choosing only participants you agree with
92
Which of the following best illustrates psychology’s dual role as both a natural and social science?
It studies only brain processes using MRI.
It focuses on abstract philosophical problems only.
It integrates brain imaging with studies of social behavior and culture.
It applies only statistical models from mathematics.
93
What role does GABA play in the nervous system?
Inhibitory neurotransmission
Reward learning
Memory enhancement
Muscle activation
94
If a psychologist is developing employee selection procedures, they are likely working in:
Clinical Psychology
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
95
Why did Behaviorism reject introspection?
It required cultural context.
It was seen as subjective and unmeasurable.
It was too focused on childhood experiences.
It was too rooted in existentialism.
96
What are qualitative research methods?
Website analytics
Interviews, open-ended questions, and thematic analysis
Dream mapping
Random number generation
97
What does developmental psychology study?
Urban planning for youth
Human growth and changes across the lifespan
The construction of childhood toys
Animal behavior only
98
A psychologist examining how cultural norms shape identity is working at the intersection of:
Biopsychology and clinical psychology
Cognitive psychology and AI
Social psychology and sociology
Health psychology and philosophy
99
In developmental psychology, the scope does not include:
Emotional regulation in toddlers
Leadership behavior in organizations
Cognitive changes in adolescence
Identity development
100
What tasks do forensic psychologists perform?
Develop lie-detection apps
A. Design law school curriculum
Teach prisoners to cook
Evaluate competency, assess reoffendin risk, consult on jury selection, etc
101
Which of the following best explains neuroplasticity?
Hormonal response in stress
Genetic encoding of behavior
Brain’s ability to change in response to experience
Fixed brain wiring after childhood
102
What are experimental research methods?
Interview-based opinion studies
Studying one subject’s daily diary
Non-controlled lab tours
Manipulating one variable to observe its effect on another
103
Which objective of psychological research focuses on anticipating future actions?
Describe
Explain
Control
Predict
104
What is the purpose of clinical and counseling psychology?
To help individuals manage and overcome mental health challenges
To design social media strategies
To manage organizational finances
To train athletes
105
How does Cross-Cultural Psychology challenge traditional theories?
By rejecting all experimental methods
By focusing only on European samples
By refusing to engage with social psychology
By questioning the universality of Western-developed psychological theories
106
What is empiricism in psychology?
A style of biased reflection
feelings are superior to facts
knowledge comes from systematic observation and experimentation
The rejection of observation
107
What is neuropsychology?
Applied poetry in therapy
Explores how brain function affects behavior and cognitive functions
The science of dreams
The study of emotion regulation
108
Which neurotransmitter is linked to mood and sleep regulation?
GABA
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
109
Which sub-discipline would most likely analyze how societal stereotypes influence self-perception?
Biopsychology
Social Psychology
Personality Psychology
Forensic Psychology
110
What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?
Promotes rest and digestion
Processes sensory information
Triggers fight or flight
Inhibits movement
111
What approaches are used in health psychology?
Bio-psycho-social model, behavior modification, mindfulness interventions
Virtual reality exposure therapy only
CrossFit and fasting
A. Nutritional plans and astrology
112
Which metaphor reflects the Cognitive view of the mind?
A mechanical stimulus-response chain
A mirror of unconscious desires
A social script driven by norms
An information-processing system
113
What is psychoanalysis?
A method for building team motivation
A behavioral app model
A theory and therapy by Freud emphasizing unconscious motives and conflicts
A. A theory based on social media behavior
114
Which biological system is slower but has long-lasting behavioral effects?
Endocrine system
Somatic system
CNS
PNS
115
Which is a central topic in educational psychology?
The impact of motivation on learning outcomes
Leadership styles in organizations
Leadership styles in organizations
The influence of neurotransmitters on memory
116
What best describes heritability in psychology?
The effect of environment on genes
Random inheritance of traits
Genetic determinism of behavior
The proportion of trait variation due to genetic differences
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What is psychometrics?
The study of fitness psychology
The theory and technique of psychological measurement
The science of animal dreams
A personality horoscope

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