Introductory Psychology Quiz: BPH 102

What is the primary focus of the BPH 102 course?

To introduce students to psychology and its application in health (correct)
To introduce students to psychology and its application in education
To introduce students to psychology and its application in medicine
To introduce students to psychology and its application in business

What is the purpose of the first paragraph in an email?

To end the email
To introduce the topic of discussion (correct)
To introduce yourself (correct)
To describe the issue

What type of interventions will the course equip students to work in?

Individual, institutional, and community interventions (correct)
Only institutional interventions
Only individual interventions
Only community interventions

What is one of the course objectives?

To understand factors influencing human behaviour (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the topic 'personality' in the course?

To understand the role it plays in human behaviour (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lecturer for the BPH 102 course?

Dr. Abdul-Raheem Mohammed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'psychology'?

Greek terms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of psychology focused on?

Both behavior and mental processes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a covert behavior in psychology?

Thinking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a misconception about psychology?

Psychology is about mind reading (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'behavior' in the context of psychology?

Both overt and covert actions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the scientific method in psychology?

To gain knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the unproven ability to communicate and gain information outside the five senses?

Extrasensory Perception (ESP) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Parapsychology and Pseudo Psychology?

One uses scientific methods, the other does not (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to see an event at another location without prior knowledge?

Clairvoyance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason ESP processes are not considered scientifically valid?

They do not lead themselves to rigorous scientific test and verification (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to transfer thoughts from one person to another?

Telepathy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the field of study that deals with the unproven ability to communicate and gain information outside the five senses?

Parapsychology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a prediction and precognition?

Whether it is based on prior knowledge or not (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to exert influence over objects by will power?

Psychokinesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the practice of predicting a person's personality traits based on their handwriting?

Graphology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a false or fake psychology?

Pseudo Psychology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main claim of individuals who possess psychokinesis?

They can move objects with their minds (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of practices like graphology and palmistry?

They are not scientifically verified (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind palmistry?

Analyzing the lines and patterns on one's palm to predict destiny (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of paranormal phenomena?

They cannot be replicated (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does psychology knowledge help individuals?

It helps them to understand themselves and others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is phrenology based on?

The shape and size of one's head (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do paranormal activities often lead to fraud?

Because they can be used to deceive others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of pseudoscience on individuals?

It reduces them to passive, unthinking beings (B) Signup and view all the answers