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Which branch of psychology focuses on the biological basis of behavior?
Which branch of psychology focuses on the biological basis of behavior?
Which concept involves the debate over genetic and environmental influences on behavior?
Which concept involves the debate over genetic and environmental influences on behavior?
What is the primary focus of Developmental Psychology?
What is the primary focus of Developmental Psychology?
Which research method involves collecting data through self-report measures?
Which research method involves collecting data through self-report measures?
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What is the focus of Abnormal Psychology?
What is the focus of Abnormal Psychology?
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Which branch of psychology explores mental processes like perception and attention?
Which branch of psychology explores mental processes like perception and attention?
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Branches of Psychology
- Biological Psychology: Focuses on the biological basis of behavior, including the structure and function of the brain and nervous system.
- Behavioral Psychology: Examines the role of environment and learning in shaping behavior.
- Cognitive Psychology: Explores mental processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.
- Developmental Psychology: Studies human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Social Psychology: Investigates how people think, feel, and behave in social situations.
- Abnormal Psychology: Examines unusual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, including mental disorders and their treatment.
- Personality Psychology: Focuses on individual differences in personality, including traits, motives, and values.
Key Concepts
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.
- Nature vs. Nurture: The debate over the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors to behavior and development.
- Learning: The process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, or attitudes.
- Motivation: The driving forces behind behavior, including needs, desires, and goals.
- Emotion: Complex psychological and physiological states that influence behavior and well-being.
Research Methods
- Surveys: Self-report measures used to collect data on attitudes, opinions, and behaviors.
- Experiments: Controlled studies used to test cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
- Case Studies: In-depth examinations of individual cases or small groups.
- Correlational Studies: Investigations of the relationships between variables without manipulating them.
Famous Psychologists
- Sigmund Freud: Developed psychoanalytic theory, which emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind in shaping behavior.
- B.F. Skinner: Known for his work on operant conditioning, which describes the role of reinforcement and punishment in learning.
- Jean Piaget: Developed stage theory, which describes the stages of cognitive development in children.
- Albert Bandura: Developed social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observation and imitation in learning.
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Test your knowledge of the basics of psychology, including branches of psychology, key concepts, research methods, and famous psychologists. This quiz covers the fundamentals of psychology, from biological and cognitive psychology to research methods and influential thinkers in the field.
