Week 1 Quiz

Which of the following best defines psychology? *

The study of chemical processes in the brain

The study of human behavior and mental processes

The study of physical health and wellness

The study of historical events and their impact

Who is considered the father of modern psychology? *

Sigmund Freud

William James

Wilhelm Wundt

Carl Jung

What is the primary focus of developmental psychology? *

Understanding psychological disorders

Examining how people grow and change over the lifespan

Studying human behavior in social situations

Analysing personality traits

Which research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference? *

Case study

Experiment

Survey

Naturalistic observation

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher is called the… *

Dependent variable

Independent variable

Control variable

Confounding variable

Which of the following best describes a case study? *

A detailed analysis of a single individual or group

A large survey of many participants

A comparison of two or more groups in a controlled setting

A statistical analysis of past research

The term "correlation" refers to *

A cause-and-effect relationship between two variables

The presence of a relationship between two variables without implying causation

A controlled experimental relationship

A variable that remains constant in a study

Which approach in psychology emphasises the role of unconscious drives and experiences in shaping behaviour? *

Behavioural approach

Humanistic approach

Psychodynamic approach

Cognitive approach

The placebo effect occurs when… *

Participants know which group they are in during an experiment

Participants experience changes due to their expectations, not the treatment itself

The researcher influences the outcome of the study

An experimental variable is incorrectly measured

Which research method is most effective for determining cause-and-effect relationships? *

Correlational study

Survey

Case study

Experiment

Foundations-1A: Introduction to Psychology