Ask True Or False Questions About The Study Of Psychology Flashcards
Sigmund Freud is considered the father of modern psychology. True or False?
False
Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and ignores internal mental processes. True or False?
True
The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted by Philip Zimbardo. True or False?
True
Classical conditioning was developed by B.F. Skinner. True or False?
False
The DSM-5 is a manual used by psychologists to diagnose mental disorders. True or False?
True
The concept of ‘nature vs. nurture’ refers to the debate about whether genetics or environment play a greater role in human behavior. True or False?
True
The amygdala is responsible for processing emotions in the brain. True or False?
True
Positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior. True or False?
True
The cognitive revolution in psychology focused on understanding mental processes such as memory and problem-solving. True or False?
True
The concept of ‘schema’ refers to a mental framework that helps organize and interpret information. True or False?
True
The bystander effect states that individuals are less likely to help in an emergency situation when others are present. True or False?
True
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests that physiological needs must be met before higher-level needs can be fulfilled. True or False?
True
The Milgram Experiment investigated obedience to authority figures. True or False?
True
The concept of ‘confirmation bias’ refers to the tendency to seek out information that confirms preexisting beliefs. True or False?
True
Ivan Pavlov is known for his research on operant conditioning. True or False?
False