Name That Psychologist
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Cognitive Psychology
Psychopathology
Social Psychology
100
This Austrian neurologist is known as the father of psychoanalysis and developed theories about the unconscious mind, including the id, ego, and superego.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
100
In an experiment, this type of variable is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect.
What is the independent variable?
100
This term refers to the ability to focus on one specific task or stimulus while ignoring irrelevant or distracting information.
What is selective attention?
100
This anxiety disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected attacks of terror, along with a fear of future attacks.
What is panic disorder?
100
This psychological phenomenon occurs when individuals are less likely to help a victim in an emergency situation when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.
What is the bystander effect?
200
Known for his work in operant conditioning, this psychologist demonstrated how behavior could be modified through positive and negative reinforcement.
Who is B.F. Skinner?
200
The standard significance level (alpha) in psychological research is typically set at this value.
What is 0.05?
200
This type of memory is automatic and occurs without conscious awareness, often demonstrated in tasks like riding a bike or typing.
What is implicit memory?
200
DAILY DOUBLE: This therapy is primarily used to treat individuals with phobias and PTSD, involving gradual exposure to the feared object or situation to reduce anxiety.
What is exposure therapy?
200
This type of influence occurs when people conform to be liked or accepted by others.
What is normative social influence?
300
This humanistic psychologist developed person-centered therapy, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and self-actualization.
Who is Carl Rogers?
300
This statistical test is used to compare the means of two groups to determine if they are significantly different.
What is a t-test?
300
This cognitive bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one’s pre-existing beliefs.
What is confirmation bias?
300
This type of therapy is often used to treat borderline personality disorder and focuses on teaching skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
300
This type of social influence occurs when individuals conform to others’ opinions or behaviors because they believe those others have accurate information.
What is informational social influence?
400
This Swiss developmental psychologist divided cognitive growth into four major stages, including the sensorimotor stage where infants learn through sensory experiences.
Who is Jean Piaget?
400
DAILY DOUBLE: This type of experiment minimizes bias by ensuring both the participants and the experimenters do not know which group participants are assigned to, helping maintain objectivity.
What is a double-blind experiment?
400
This cognitive ability allows individuals to understand that other people have different thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives from their own.
What is theory of mind?
400
This personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, often involving deceit and manipulation.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
400
This term refers to voluntary actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, and cooperation.
What is prosocial behavior?
500
This psychologist coined the term “psychophysics” in his book Elements of Psychophysics in 1860, which led to the concept of "just noticeable difference."
Who is Gustav Fechner?
500
This type of error occurs when a researcher incorrectly rejects the null hypothesis, concluding there is an effect when there actually is none.
What is a Type I error?
500
This heuristic involves making judgments based on how easily examples come to mind, often leading to biased assessments of likelihood.
What is the availability heuristic?
500
This term refers to the feeling of being disconnected or detached from one’s own body or mental processes, often described as "watching oneself from the outside."
What is depersonalization?
500
This phenomenon occurs when people are aware of stereotypes about their own group, which can negatively affect their performance or behavior in certain situations.
What is stereotype threat?