About this Study Set
This study set covers Psychology through
20 practice questions.
An overview of basic psychological concepts, cognitive development, and human behavior. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Introduction to Psychological Foundations study set below.
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1
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
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A
Frontal lobe
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B
Occipital lobe
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C
Temporal lobe
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D
Parietal lobe
2
What is the term for the biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle in humans?
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A
Circadian rhythm
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B
Homeostasis
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C
Metabolism
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D
Endocrine system
3
In operant conditioning, what is the effect of negative reinforcement?
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A
To decrease a behavior
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B
To ignore a behavior
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C
To increase a behavior
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D
To punish a behavior
4
Which Swiss psychologist is famous for his theory of cognitive development in children?
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A
Sigmund Freud
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B
B.F. Skinner
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C
Jean Piaget
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D
Carl Jung
5
What is the primary function of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain?
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A
Regulating digestion
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B
Relieving pain
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C
Managing reward and pleasure
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D
Controlling heart rate
6
According to the Big Five personality traits, which trait describes a person who is organized and dependable?
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A
Agreeableness
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B
Conscientiousness
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C
Extraversion
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D
Neuroticism
7
What does the 'nature vs. nurture' debate in psychology focus on?
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A
Genetics vs. environment
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B
Conscious vs. unconscious
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C
Individual vs. group
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D
Physical vs. mental
8
Which psychological term refers to the process of acquiring new information or behaviors?
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A
Perception
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B
Learning
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C
Sensation
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D
Attention
9
What is the 'fight-or-flight' response controlled by?
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A
The digestive system
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B
The endocrine system
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C
The sympathetic nervous system
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D
The skeletal system
10
Which of these is a mnemonic device used to improve memory?
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A
Chunking
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B
Hypnosis
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C
Conditioning
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D
Analysis
11
What does an EEG (electroencephalogram) record?
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A
Blood flow in the brain
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B
Oxygen levels in the blood
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C
Electrical activity of the brain
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D
Chemical imbalances
12
Which type of memory is used for short-term tasks and immediate processing?
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A
Long-term memory
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B
Working memory
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C
Sensory memory
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D
Implicit memory
13
What is the definition of a 'phobia'?
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A
A type of personality disorder
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B
An irrational and intense fear of a specific object or situation
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C
A lack of social skills
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D
A belief in things that are not true
14
Which psychologist proposed the hierarchy of needs, starting with physiological requirements?
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A
Abraham Maslow
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B
Albert Bandura
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C
Ivan Pavlov
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D
Erik Erikson
15
What is the term for the tendency to look for information that confirms our existing beliefs?
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A
Hindsight bias
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B
Confirmation bias
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C
Availability heuristic
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D
Groupthink
16
In psychology, what is the 'unconscious mind' primarily associated with?
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A
Rational decision making
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B
Processing sensory input
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C
Automatic mental processes and hidden desires
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D
Logical planning
17
Which of these is considered a 'primary' emotion in psychological theory?
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A
Guilt
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B
Joy
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C
Pride
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D
Shame
18
What is the main purpose of a double-blind study?
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A
To save time and money
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B
To reduce bias from both participants and researchers
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C
To use more participants
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D
To focus on qualitative data
19
Which sensory system is responsible for our sense of balance?
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A
Vestibular system
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B
Olfactory system
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C
Gustatory system
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D
Somatosensory system
20
What is the term for the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another?
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A
Developmental psychology
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B
Social psychology
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C
Forensic psychology
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D
Industrial psychology
