The Psychology 101 Challenge
What is the primary focus of psychology?
- Psychology primarily focuses on the study of the human mind and its effects on behavior.
Who is often considered the father of modern psychology?
- Wilhelm Wundt is often considered the father of modern psychology as he established the first psychology laboratory.
Which perspective of psychology emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior?
- The behavioral perspective emphasizes how we learn observable responses.
What does the term "cognition" refer to in psychology?
- In psychology, cognition refers to mental processes such as memory, perception, thinking, and problem-solving.
What is the primary purpose of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)?
- The DSM is used by clinicians and psychiatrists to diagnose psychiatric illnesses.
What is the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances our performance called?
- Social facilitation is a psychology term for the effect that the presence of others has on one's performance, usually enhancing it.
Who developed the theory of operant conditioning?
- B.F. Skinner developed the theory of operant conditioning, which uses consequences to modify the occurrence and form of behavior.
Which part of the brain is primarily associated with regulating our emotions?
- The amygdala is a section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.
What is the term for a psychological effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a later stimulus?
- Priming is a nonconscious form of human memory, which is concerned with perceptual identification of words and objects.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the ultimate psychological need that arises after basic physical and psychological needs are met?
- According to Maslow, self-actualization is the ultimate psychological need that arises after basic physical (biological and safety) and psychological (belongingness and love, esteem) needs are met.
