Psychology and Behavior Trivia Explore the Mind and Human Behavior

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Psychology and Behavior Trivia Explore the Mind and Human Behavior

Psychology and Behavior Trivia

 

1. What is the psychological term for the process of converting external stimuli into neural signals that the brain can interpret?
   1.   A) Perception
   2.   B) Sensation
   3.   C) Cognition
   4.   D) Intuition
2. Which psychologist is known for his hierarchy of needs, suggesting that people are motivated by different levels of needs such as physiological, safety, and self-esteem?
   1.   A) B.F. Skinner
   2.   B) Sigmund Freud
   3.   C) Abraham Maslow
   4.   D) Ivan Pavlov
3. What is the psychological phenomenon where people tend to remember the first and last items on a list more easily than the middle items?
   1.   A) Primacy effect
   2.   B) Recency effect
   3.   C) Serial position effect
   4.   D) Confirmation bias
4. Which psychological disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from depressive lows to manic highs?
   
   1.   A) Schizophrenia
   2.   B) Bipolar disorder
   3.   C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
   4.   D) Generalized anxiety disorder
5. What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where individuals redirect their negative emotions or impulses onto an unrelated target?
   
   1.   A) Projection
   2.   B) Rationalization
   3.   C) Repression
   4.   D) Displacement
6. Which branch of psychology focuses on how people interact with their social environments and the influence of others on their behavior?
   
   1.   A) Cognitive psychology
   2.   B) Developmental psychology
   3.   C) Social psychology
   4.   D) Clinical psychology
7. What term describes the tendency for people to believe they are above average and less likely to experience negative events compared to others?
   
   1.   A) Self-fulfilling prophecy
   2.   B) Self-serving bias
   3.   C) Confirmation bias
   4.   D) Halo effect
8. Which psychological theory suggests that behavior is influenced by the interaction between personal factors, environmental factors, and the individual's behavior itself?
   1.   A) Behaviorism
   2.   B) Psychoanalysis
   3.   C) Social learning theory
   4.   D) Ecological systems theory
9. What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to group norms even if it goes against their own beliefs?
   
   1.   A) Obedience
   2.   B) Compliance
   3.   C) Conformity
   4.   D) Cognitive dissonance
10. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating emotions, decision-making, and social behavior?
    
    1.   A) Amygdala
    2.   B) Hippocampus
    3.   C) Cerebellum
    4.   D) Medulla oblongata