Intro to Psychology and Environmental Psychology Quiz

1F03 Quiz Copy Intro to Psychology and Environmental Psychology Quiz 1. What is the primary focus of psychology? ● ● ● ● A. The study of the mind and behavior B. The study of the physical body C. The study of society D. The study of the environment 2. Who is considered the father of modern psychology? ● ● ● ● A. Sigmund Freud B. Wilhelm Wundt C. Carl Jung D. B.F. Skinner 3. Which of the following is a primary method used in psychological research? ● ● ● ● A. Introspection B. Experimentation C. Naturalistic observation D. All of the above 4. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing emotions? ● ● ● ● A. Cerebellum B. Hippocampus C. Amygdala D. Medulla 5. What is the term for the phenomenon where people perform better when others are watching? ● ● ● ● A. Social loafing B. Social facilitation C. Groupthink D. Conformity 6. What is the main focus of environmental psychology? ● ● ● ● A. The impact of the brain on behavior B. The influence of social interactions on behavior C. The relationship between people and their physical surroundings D. The study of cognitive processes 1F03 Quiz Copy 7. Which of the following is an example of a biophilic design in environmental psychology? ● ● ● ● A. Use of artificial lighting B. Incorporation of natural elements like plants C. Use of synthetic materials D. Urbanization 8. What term describes the positive effect of nature on human well-being? ● ● ● ● A. Nature deficit disorder B. Biophilia C. Ergonomics D. Sustainability 9. Which of the following is a common method used in environmental psychology research? ● ● ● ● A. Surveys and questionnaires B. Case studies C. Laboratory experiments D. All of the above 10. What does the term "place attachment" refer to? ● ● ● ● A. The emotional bond between a person and a place B. The physical attachment to a location C. The cognitive understanding of a place D. The monetary value of a place 11. Which psychologist is best known for his hierarchy of needs? ● ● ● ● A. Carl Rogers B. Abraham Maslow C. John Watson D. Ivan Pavlov 12. What does the term "cognitive dissonance" refer to? ● ● ● ● A. The conflict between two incompatible thoughts B. The state of complete harmony in thoughts C. The ability to solve problems quickly D. The process of learning through observation 1F03 Quiz Copy 13. Which of the following best describes the concept of "learned helplessness"? ● ● ● ● A. The belief that one can control their own fate B. The tendency to give up after repeated failures C. The ability to learn new skills quickly D. The motivation to achieve goals 14. What is the main goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)? ● ● ● ● A. To explore unconscious desires B. To change negative patterns of thinking and behavior C. To analyze dreams D. To focus on childhood experiences 15. Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic motivator? ● ● ● ● A. Personal satisfaction B. Enjoyment of a task C. Financial reward D. Interest in the activity 16. What is the "foot-in-the-door" technique? ● ● ● ● A. Asking for a small favor before a larger one B. Offering a large reward upfront C. Making an unreasonable request first D. Providing all information at once 17. What is the primary focus of developmental psychology? ● ● ● ● A. The impact of genetics on behavior B. The changes in behavior throughout the lifespan C. The influence of culture on behavior D. The role of neurotransmitters in behavior 18. Which of the following is a common topic in environmental psychology? ● ● ● ● A. Urban planning and design B. Dream analysis C. Child development D. Neuroplasticity _________________________________________________________ ***Answer Key on Next Page*** 1F03 Quiz Copy 1. A. The study of the mind and behavior 2. B. Wilhelm Wundt 3. D. All of the above 4. C. Amygdala 5. B. Social facilitation 6. C. The relationship between people and their physical surroundings 7. B. Incorporation of natural elements like plants 8. B. Biophilia 9. D. All of the above 10. A. The emotional bond between a person and a place 11. B. Abraham Maslow 12. A. The conflict between two incompatible thoughts 13. B. The tendency to give up after repeated failures 14. B. To change negative patterns of thinking and behavior 15. C. Financial reward 16. A. Asking for a small favor before a larger one 17. B. The changes in behavior throughout the lifespan 18. A. Urban planning and design