Psychology
Ramadan
General Knowledge
T.V. Shows
Association
100

In Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality, this component operates according to the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification.

The ID

100

During Ramadan nights, this traditional lantern, often colorful and star-shaped, is carried by children and displayed in homes.

Fanous

100

The largest hot desert in the world, spanning much of North Africa.

The Sahara Desert

100

This coffee shop is the primary hangout spot for the main characters in this show.

Central Perk

100

How many followers does the association currently have (closest answer wins... no cheating)

5027

200

This part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing fear and detecting threats.

the amygdala

200

During Ramadan, some Muslims perform extra night prayers that go beyond the obligatory five daily prayers; these are known by this name.

Taraweeh

200

This blood type is known as the universal donor.

O negative

200

This Netflix series set in the 1980s begins with the disappearance of a main character in the town of Hawkins.

Stranger Things

200

How many roles exist in the upper board?

8

300

This psychological effect, demonstrated in a 1971 study at Stanford University by Philip Zimbardo, showed how social roles and situational pressures can influence behavior.

the Stanford Prison Experiment

300

This iconic Cairo district, famous for its medieval streets, mosques, and lantern-lit nights during Ramadan, is a hotspot for Iftar feasts and bustling night markets.

Islamic Cairo / Al-Muizz Street

300

This is a paradox, illustrated by a thought experiment involving a cat that may be simultaneously alive and dead. It was proposed in 1935.

Schrödinger’s Cat

300

This Netflix anthology series features episodes like “San Junipero” and explores the dark side of technology.

Black Mirror

300

Which event was hosted last semester in November and was a great success!

Through Time

400

This concept, central to Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory, refers to an individual’s belief in their ability to successfully perform a specific task or behavior.

Self-efficacy

400

During Ramadan in Cairo, this sweet, syrupy dessert made from phyllo-like pastry, nuts, and sugar syrup is almost mandatory on Iftar tables.

Kunafa

400

This composer became deaf later in life yet wrote nine symphonies, including the Ninth.

Ludwig van Beethoven

400

What item did Ted Mosby steal in the pilot episode of How I Met Your Mother to impress Robin Scherbatsky

A Blue Horn

400

Name one of the guest speakers that have visited the campus this semester to deliver talks about their research and potentially apply for a role here at AUC!

Dr Athanasios, Dr Nadine, Dr James Chelliah, Dr Zsuzsanna

500

In Mary Ainsworth’s “Strange Situation” study, children who are distressed when their caregiver leaves but are quickly comforted upon return are classified as having this type of attachment.

Secure attachment

500

Every year during Ramadan in Cairo, hundreds of people gather in this historic mosque for the nightly Taraweeh prayers, which are sometimes broadcast live on television.

Al Azhar Mosque

500

This country has the most time zones of any nation in the world.

France.

500

This Drama Show "Breaking Bad" features the help of a con-man lawyer who often gets Jessie and Walter out of trouble. Who is he?

Saul Goodman

500

The Psychology Association often collaborates with other groups to hold talks on topics like the lives of refugees with experts such as this Dr.

Dr. Kate Ellis