Discovering Psychology MCQs
Discovering Psychology MCQs
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1: Walter cannon is to _____ as hans selye is to _____.
A. The fight-or-flight response; the general adaptation syndrome
B. Psychoneuroimmunology; biopsychosocial psychology
C. The general adaptation syndrome; the fight-or-flight response
D. Biopsychosocial psychology; psychoneuroimmunology
2: Trichromatic theory is to opponent-process theory as _____ is to _____.
A. Cones; ganglion cells
B. Ganglion cells; cones
C. Rods; cones
D. Cones; rods
3: Consciousness requires complex interactions between the cerebral cortex and the ____.
A. Amygdala
B. Midbrain
C. Thalamus
D. Hippocampus
4: The sun reaches the zenith (directly overhead) at midday ___________.
A. Everywhere in the Southern Hemisphere on the December solstice
B. On the equator only on the March and September equinoxes
C. On the Arctic circle (66.5°N) on the June solstice
D. On the equator every day
5: In freuds personality theory, the self that others see is called the ____.
A. Ego
B. Id
C. Superego
D. Unconscious
6: Who is often referred to as the "father of psychology" and is credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. William James
C. Ivan Pavlov
D. Wilhelm Wundt
7: What is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes called?
A. Sociology
B. Anthropology
C. Psychology
D. Biology
8: What is the term for a mental process that involves acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information?
A. Perception
B. Memory
C. Conditioning
D. Motivation
9: Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives and desires in influencing behavior?
A. Behavioral perspective
B. Humanistic perspective
C. Psychodynamic perspective
D. Cognitive perspective
10: Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in its natural environment without any intervention?
A. Case study
B. Experiment
C. Survey
D. Naturalistic observation
11: What is the name for the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experiences and new learning?
A. Neuroplasticity
B. Neurotransmission
C. Neuropsychology
D. Neurodevelopment
12: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which category includes the most fundamental needs like food, water, and shelter?
A. Self-actualization needs
B. Esteem needs
C. Love and belongingness needs
D. Physiological needs
13: What is the psychological defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts or impulses are pushed out of awareness and into the unconscious?
A. Denial
B. Projection
C. Repression
D. Rationalization
14: Which psychological disorder is characterized by recurring episodes of intense fear or anxiety, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath?
A. Major depressive disorder
B. Generalized anxiety disorder
C. Panic disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
15: According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage occurs during infancy (0 to 1 year) and centers around developing a sense of trust and security?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
B. Trust vs. Mistrust
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Identity vs. Role Confusion
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