Which of the following psychological theories is known as the one the emphasizes “free will”?
A. psychodynamic psychology B. behaviorism C. humanistic psychology D. Neo-Freudian psychology
Psychological theories MCQs
In which of Freud’s works did he introduce his famous Oedipus complex?
A. On Narcissism B. Mourning and Melancholia C. Beyond the Pleasure Principle D. The interpretation of Dreams
According to John Watson, introspection was:
A. a valid method of research B. unscientific C. the cornerstone of behaviorism D. the study of the mind in use
Who placed more emphasis on the innate desire for self-fulfillment and a striving for superiority?
A. Karen Horney B. Carl Jung C. Harry Stack Sullivan D. Alfred Adler
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is represented by which of the following?
A. the Gestalt psychologists B. the behaviorists C. the structuralists D. the functionalists
The school of psychology that focused on identifying and examining the fundamental components of conscious experience, such as sensations, feelings and images was:
A. behaviorism B. structuralism C. humanism D. psychoanalysis
Which of the following is the example of social facilitation?
A. Brandon agrees to his friend’s request to help her move B. Andrew’s mom helps him build a birdfeeder C. Lester becomes more nervous when speaking to a large audience D. Sarah runs the mile much faster when she runs against someone
Researchers use experiments rather than other research methods in order to distinguish between:
A. case studies and surveys B. random samples and representative samples C. facts and theories D. causes and effects
The phrase “a theory must also falsifiable” means:
A. researchers misrepresent their data B. a theory must be defined so it can be disconfirmed C. theories are a rich array of observations regarding behavior but with few facts to support them D. nothing
Rodents respond to alarm calls by others in their group if these calls are continued and on danger is confirmed further calls may be ignored. it an example of:
A. Imprinting B. Habituation C. Conditioned reflex type I D. Conditioned reflex type II