Psychology

Question 1

According to Watson’s behaviorism, what must psychology study?

Answer 1

Only external, observable, and measurable behavior

Question 2

What was the initial purpose of narco-analysis in the early 20th century?

Answer 2

Treatment of psychiatric disorders

Question 3

What is the primary focus of psychologists who take the cognitive approach?

Answer 3

Unobservable mental events

Question 4

Understanding the concept of school of thoughts

Answer 4

A way of thinking that focuses on individual experiences

Question 5

What is a brief historical perspective in psychology?

Answer 5

Examination of the past events and developments

Question 6

Which approach emphasized the importance of direct observations and experimentation in psychology?

Answer 6

Empiricism

Question 7

Which school of thought in psychology highlights the importance of individual subjective experiences?

Answer 7

Humanistic theories

Question 8

Who is known for the person- centered approach in Humanistic psychology?

Answer 8

Carl Rogers

Question 9

What ancient Greek physician is often credited for one of the earliest perspectives on personality?

Answer 9

Willam Sheldon

Question 10

Who is known for the Big Five personality traits model?

Answer 10

Eyesnak

Question 11

According to Carl Jung’s typology, what are the two opposing personality types?

Answer 11

Introversion/Extroversion

Question 12

Which approach emphasizes the role of observational learning and imitation in personality development?

Answer 12

Social-Cognitive

Question 13

Which issue in measuring personality refers to the consistency of test results over time?

Answer 13

Test-retest reliability

Question 14

What is a motive in psychology?

Answer 14

A specific internal state that arouses and directs behavior

Question 15

How does a drive differ from a need?

Answer 15

Drive is a psychological tension arising from a need; need is a physiological deficiency

Question 16

What motive is characterized by the urge to understand and gain knowledge?

Answer 16

Curiosity

Question 17

Which motive involves the desire for physical closeness and intimacy?

Answer 17

Affiliation

Question 18

Which motive is linked to the need for restorative processes and maintaining bodily functions?

Answer 18

Sleep

Question 19

What is the James-Lange Theory of emotion?

Answer 19

Emotions result from physiological reactions

Question 20

Which theory proposes that physiological responses and emotions occur simultaneously?

Answer 20

Cannon-Bard Theory

Question 21

According to Schachter’s Cognitive Theory, what role does cognition play in emotions?

Answer 21

Interpretation of physiological arousal is essential for emotional experience

Question 22

In the context of emotions, what is cultural relativism?

Answer 22

Belief that emotional experiences are consistent across all cultures

Question 23

Which theory emphasizes the role of situational factors in the experience of emotions?

Answer 23

Schachter’s Cognitive Theory

Question 24

What is the main criticism of the James-Lange Theory of emotion?

Answer 24

It oversimplifies the relationship between emotions and physiology

Question 25

What is the primary focus of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis?

Answer 25

Influence of facial expressions on emotional experience

Question 26

What is the key difference between emotional intelligence and traditional IQ?

Answer 26

Emphasis on understanding and managing emotions

Question 27

Which component is central to emotional intelligence?

Answer 27

Self-awareness

Question 28

The concept of “emotional intelligence” is closely associated with

Answer 28

Salovey and Mayer

Question 29

What is Emotional Quotient (EQ) a measure of?

Answer 29

Emotional intelligence

Question 30

According to current trends, what is an emerging area in understanding emotions?

Answer 30

Neuroscientific approaches