Cerebral Quest

History of Psychology

100

What did Psychology evolve of?

a) Physics and Chemistry

b) Philosophy and Biology

c) Sociology and Anthropology

d) Chemistry and Biology

b) Philosophy and Biology

200

What do we define psychology as of today?

  a) the study of human emotions and memory.

  b) the science of behaviour and mental processes.

  c) The study of the brain and nervous system only.

  d) The study of mental disorders only

b) the science of behaviour and mental processes.

300

What do we discover in psychology?

 _{a) The study of animals and their behavior.}

 _{b) The impact of technology on human emotions.}

 _{c) The study of space and extraterrestrial behavior.}

 _{d) Human mind and behaviour}

d) Human mind and behaviour

400

 What does the Greek word psyche mean?

^{a) Life or Nature}

^{b) Body or Flesh}

^{c) Soul or Mind}

^{d) Spirit or Strength.}

c) Soul or Mind

500

 What did St. Augustine write about?

^{a) The influence of dreams on human behavior.}

^{b) The concept of free will in human action.}

^{c) The condition of the human body influences the mind and how the mind influences the body.}

^{d) The relationship between dreams and the future.}

_{c) The condition of the human body influences the mind and how the mind influences the body.}

Unethical Psychology

100

 How do you define ethics?

   _{a) the study of physical health and well-being}

   _{b) the study of what is right and wrong in human behavior.}

   _{c) the study of the laws and regulations in society.}

   _{d) the study of how to make money and succeed in business.}

  

   ^{b) the study of what is right and wrong in human behavior.}

 

200

What ethical issue occurred in the Little Albert experiment?

_{a) The experiment only focused on observing Albert's natural reactions without intervention.}

_{b) The experiment ensured Albert was happy and comfortable throughout.}

_{c) The experiment conditioned Albert to fear harmless objects without his consent.} 

_{d) The experiment aimed to teach the baby how to walk faster by using loud noises.}

 

 c) The experiment conditioned Albert to fear harmless objects without his consent. 

300

Who was the person who was isolated for 13 years and as a result was unable to communicate?

_{a) Jenny}

_{b) Vera kriegel}

_{c) Genie}

_{d) Olga} 

c) Genie

400

What was the main principle of the Nuremberg Code?

_{a) Experiments should only be conducted on animals, not humans.}

_{b) Researchers can perform experiments without informing participants.}

_{c) Compensation must be provided for participating in any experiment.}

_{d) The voluntary consent of the human subject is essential.}

d) The voluntary consent of the human subject is essential.

500

What does the term grey area mean?

_{a) A place where only neutral opinions are allowed.}

_{b) A location between two clearly defined regions.}

_{c) A situation in which it is difficult to judge what is right or wrong.}

_{d) A type of psychological state where emotions are absent.}

c) A situation in which it is difficult to judge what is right or wrong.

Neuropsychology

100

What supports the pituitary gland?

        _{a) Medulla oblongata}

           _{b) Hypothalamus}

           _{c) Cerebellum}

           _{d) Temporal lobe}

 _{b) Hypothalamus}

200

What’s responsible for fight/ flight / freeze response?

         _{a) Cerebrum}

           _{b) Hippocampus}

           _{c) Medulla oblongata}

           _{d) Thalamus}

  c) Medulla oblongata

300

What does Pineal Gland do?

_{a) Regulates memory and emotions}

_{b) Controls heart rate}

_{c) Regulates sleep/wake cycle}

_{d) controls the body's production of adrenaline during stress.}

c) Regulates sleep/wake cycle

400

 What's responsible for the secretion of hormones? 

          _{a) Cerebellum}

           _{b) Thalamus}

           _{c) Hippocampus}

           _{d) Pituitary gland}

    d) Pituitary gland

500

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing auditory information and memory?

        _{a) Occipital lobe}

           _{b) Frontal lobe}

           _{c) Temporal lobe}

           _{d) Parietal lobe}     

  c) Temporal lobe

Abnormal Psychology

100

How can a head injury affect someone's thoughts or behavior?

_{a) It can increase intelligence and memory.}

_{b) It has no impact on behavior or thoughts.}

_{c) It can improve concentration and mood.}

_{d) It can damage the brain, causing memory problems, mood changes, or difficulty concentrating.}

d) It can damage the brain, causing memory problems, mood changes, or difficulty concentrating.

200

How does stress affect the chemicals in the brain?

_{a) Stress reduces the production of cortisol.}

_{b) Stress has no effect on brain chemicals.}

_{c) Stress releases chemicals like cortisol, which can affect mood and lead to anxiety or depression.}

_{d) Stress can cause an increase in dopamine only.}

c) Stress releases chemicals like cortisol, which can affect mood and lead to anxiety or depression.

300

Can physical changes in the brain, like a tumor, cause mental health problems?

_{a) No, brain tumors only affect physical movement.}

_{b) Yes, brain tumors can disrupt thinking, behavior, and emotions.}

_{c) Tumors have no effect on thinking or emotions.}

_{d) Brain tumors improve cognitive function and mood.}

b) Yes, brain tumors can disrupt thinking, behavior, and emotions.

400

Can genetics play a role in developing mental health disorders?

 _{a) Genetics do not influence mental health disorders.}

 _{b) Mental health disorders are caused solely by environmental factors.}

 _{c) Yes, genetics can increase the risk of developing mental health disorders,but environmental factors also play a role.}

 _{d) Genetics can only protect against mental health issues.}

 c) Yes, genetics can increase the risk of developing mental health disorders,but environmental factors also play a role.

500

What is the main difference between bipolar disorder and depression?

_{a) Bipolar disorder includes mood swings between manic (high energy) and depressive episodes, while depression involves only persistent feelings of sadness and low energy.}

_{b) Bipolar disorder involves only sadness, while depression involves only high energy.}

_{c) Bipolar disorder has no mood changes, and depression includes manic episodes.}

_{d) Bipolar disorder is purely a physical illness with no emotional symptoms.}

a) Bipolar disorder includes mood swings between manic (high energy) and depressive episodes, while depression involves only persistent feelings of sadness and low energy.

Social Psychology

100

Which one of the following is not one of the Big-Five Model.

_{a) Extroversion}

_{b) Conscientiousness}

_{c) Perceiving} 

_{d) Agreeableness}

c) Perceiving

200

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?

_{a) Judging someone based on their unique traits}

_{b) Believing all members of a group share the same characteristics} 

_{c) Forming an opinion after knowing someone personally}

_{d) Avoiding assumptions about people based on their group identity} 

b) Believing all members of a group share the same characteristics

300

 What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

_{a) Prejudice is an action; discrimination is a belief}

_{b) Prejudice is a belief; discrimination is a behavior} 

_{c) They mean the same thing and are interchangeable}

_{d) Discrimination always occurs without prejudice}

b) Prejudice is a belief; discrimination is a behavior

400

Which of the following describes social norms?

_{a) Rules and expectations for behavior in a group or society} 

_{b) A list of laws that must be followed}

_{c) Individual preferences that vary widely}

_{d) Natural instincts that override group influence}

a) Rules and expectations for behavior in a group or society

500

 What is the concept of social identity?

_{a) The unique traits that separate individuals from groups}

_{b) The way individuals see themselves based solely on personal achievements}

_{c) The part of a person’s self-concept derived from their membership in social groups} 

_{d) The tendency to avoid identifying with social groups}

c) The part of a person’s self-concept derived from their membership in social groups