Psychology Principles - Maiya DiMattei | Library

Instructions

Welcome to Psychology 101! This quiz is designed to test your understanding of key concepts in psychology. Please read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Be sure to complete all parts of the assessment. Good luck!

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main perspectives in psychology?

Psychoanalytic

Astrological

Humanistic

Behavioral

1

Match the psychologist with their major contribution:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Carl Rogers		Psychosexual Development
Sigmund Freud		Operant Conditioning
B.F. Skinner

1

Arrange the stages of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development in the correct order:       ________________________________________________________________________________________   

Explain how cognitive dissonance can influence behavior

1

Highlight the key differences between physiological and self-actualization needs.

1

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing emotions like fear and aggression?

Hippocampus

Amygdala

Cerebellum

Thalamus

1

Match the research method with its description:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Observation		In-depth analysis of a single individual or group
Experiment		Gathering data from a large population using questionnaires
Case Study

1

Which psychological perspective focuses on how we learn observable responses?

Biological

Behavioral

Humanistic

Cognitive

1

What is the primary purpose of the hippocampus?

Regulating sleep cycles

Controlling emotional responses

Coordinating motor skills

Forming and storing memories

1

According to Abraham Maslow, which of the following is considered a basic physiological need?

Food and water

Self-actualization

Safety and security

Love and belonging