Psychology 101
What is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes?
Psychology
Why might you automatically reach for your phone when you hear a notification sound?
Conditioning
What is the name of the fictional school in Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What is Penn State's mascot
The Nittany Lion
What neurotransmitter is commonly associated with reward and motivation?
Dopamine
Why might you feel nervous when you see a crowd of people looking at you?
The Spotlight Effect
Which artist released the album 1989?
Taylor Swift
How many continents are there?
7
What color is traditionally associated with Penn State?
Blue and White
What part of the brain plays an important role in forming new memories?
Hippocampus
Why do people sometimes work harder when they're being watched by others?
Social Facilitation
In The Office, what company do the characters work for?
Dunder Mifflin
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What is Penn State's famous student-run philanthropy event called?
THON
What is the term for the discomfort we experience when our beliefs and behaviors conflict?
Cognitive Dissconance
Why might someone be less likely to help a person in trouble when many other people are around?
The Bystander Effect
What movie features the characters Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust?
Inside Out
What is the only mammal capable of true sustained flight?
Bat
What mountain overlooks State College?
The brain's ability to change and adapt based on experiences, learning, or injury.
Neuroplasticity
What phenomenon describes our tendency to remember information that confirms what we already believe?
Which artist's real name is Abel Tesfaye?
The Weeknd
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the name of Penn State's student section at Beaver Stadium?
The S-zone