Ethical principles
What is the rule of keeping client information secret?
Confidentiality
What does ABA stand for?
Applied Behavior Analysis
What are the 2 main parts of the PNS?
Somatic NS and Autonomic NS
“Cogito ergo sum” translate this state and indicate the author.
René Descartes
What is “cognitive dissonance”?
A mental discomfort caused by inconsistent beliefs or mismatched beliefs and behavior.
What ethical value means being fair to all clients?
Justice
What is the method of increasing behavior frequency using rewards called?
Reinforcement
What does the abbreviation EEG stand for?
Electroencephalography
Who is known for the phrase “God is dead”?
Friedrich Nietzsche
Multiple choice: Which phenomenon explains why groups often push people toward more extreme opinions?
a) Groupthink
b) Group polarization
c) Fundamental attribution error
d) Social facilitation
b) Group polarization.
SPECIAL QUESTION
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?
Ra
What is the behavior that occurs before a stimulus called?
Antecedent
How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems differ in their physiological effects?
The sympathetic system prepares the body for “fight or flight” response (e.g., increases heart rate, muscle strength, pupil dilate), while the parasympathetic system promotes “rest and digest” functions (slows heart rate, high digestion, pupil constrict)
Which ancient Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What do psychologists mean by a “social norm”?
An unwritten rule or standard of behavior accepted in a group or society.
What ethical principle requires balancing benefits and risks?
Beneficence
SPECIAL QUESTION
What is the only flag that does not have four sides?
Nepal🇳🇵
What is the role of the reticular formation in the brain?
It regulates wakefulness, arousal, and attention
Who proposed the concept of the “Übermensch” (Overman)?
Friedrich Nietzsche
True or False: The bystander effect means the more people there are, the more likely someone will help.
False. More people → less likely to act (diffusion of responsibility).
What concept describes the psychologist’s conflict between personal and professional values?
Ethical dilemma
What is the teaching method with short tasks and immediate reinforcement called?
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
What is the difference between EEG and ECG?
An EEG (electroencephalogram) measures the brain’s activity (for brain disorders),
while an ECG (electrocardiogram) measures the heart’s electrical activity (for heart conditions)
Which philosopher is known for the concept of the “categorical imperative”?
Immanuel Kant
What is a “self-fulfilling prophecy” in social psychology?
A situation where someone’s expectations cause others to act in ways that confirm those expectations.