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What does the psychodynamic perspective emphasize as a key factor influencing behavior?
What does the psychodynamic perspective emphasize as a key factor influencing behavior?
Which perspective emphasizes the importance of learning experiences in shaping behavior?
Which perspective emphasizes the importance of learning experiences in shaping behavior?
What aspect of human behavior does the humanistic perspective focus on?
What aspect of human behavior does the humanistic perspective focus on?
Which of the following is a main focus of the behavioral perspective?
Which of the following is a main focus of the behavioral perspective?
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What term is often used to describe the behavioral perspective's view of the mind?
What term is often used to describe the behavioral perspective's view of the mind?
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What is a common assumption among modern psychologists regarding human behavior?
What is a common assumption among modern psychologists regarding human behavior?
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Which perspective posits that childhood experiences have a crucial role in shaping adult personality?
Which perspective posits that childhood experiences have a crucial role in shaping adult personality?
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What is the primary goal of humanistic psychology?
What is the primary goal of humanistic psychology?
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What disorder did the patient discussed in the case study suffer from?
What disorder did the patient discussed in the case study suffer from?
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What is the absolute threshold?
What is the absolute threshold?
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How did the patient mistake objects he saw?
How did the patient mistake objects he saw?
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What does sensory adaptation refer to?
What does sensory adaptation refer to?
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What does the cognitive perspective primarily emphasize?
What does the cognitive perspective primarily emphasize?
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Which psychological factor is significant in the detection of a stimulus?
Which psychological factor is significant in the detection of a stimulus?
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What event illustrates the difference between sensation and perception?
What event illustrates the difference between sensation and perception?
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Which method is commonly used in the cognitive perspective to explore behavior?
Which method is commonly used in the cognitive perspective to explore behavior?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of sensory threshold mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of sensory threshold mentioned?
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How does the biological perspective view the relationship between biology and behavior?
How does the biological perspective view the relationship between biology and behavior?
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According to the socio-cultural perspective, human behavior is heavily influenced by which of the following?
According to the socio-cultural perspective, human behavior is heavily influenced by which of the following?
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What happens when a stimulus is consistently presented at low intensity?
What happens when a stimulus is consistently presented at low intensity?
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What is a key idea of the socio-cultural perspective regarding culture?
What is a key idea of the socio-cultural perspective regarding culture?
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What is a common focus of cultural psychologists within the socio-cultural perspective?
What is a common focus of cultural psychologists within the socio-cultural perspective?
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What does the biological perspective suggest about genetic heritage?
What does the biological perspective suggest about genetic heritage?
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What aspect does the cognitive perspective NOT focus on?
What aspect does the cognitive perspective NOT focus on?
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How do motives and needs influence perception?
How do motives and needs influence perception?
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What is necessary for form perception?
What is necessary for form perception?
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What do gestalt psychologists emphasize regarding form perception?
What do gestalt psychologists emphasize regarding form perception?
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What does figure-ground perception involve?
What does figure-ground perception involve?
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What role do contours play in form perception?
What role do contours play in form perception?
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Which of the following best describes the active nature of perception according to gestalt principles?
Which of the following best describes the active nature of perception according to gestalt principles?
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What element can shift between figure and ground in perception?
What element can shift between figure and ground in perception?
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How do sensory inputs vary between individuals?
How do sensory inputs vary between individuals?
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What causes contours to be perceived in a visual field?
What causes contours to be perceived in a visual field?
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How do contours affect our perception of objects?
How do contours affect our perception of objects?
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Which organizing principle states that items close together are perceived as a group?
Which organizing principle states that items close together are perceived as a group?
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What is the main assertion of Gestalt psychologists regarding perception?
What is the main assertion of Gestalt psychologists regarding perception?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of perceptual organization as discussed?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of perceptual organization as discussed?
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What happens to perception when contours are disrupted, as in camouflage?
What happens to perception when contours are disrupted, as in camouflage?
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In organizational perception, what does similarity allow us to do?
In organizational perception, what does similarity allow us to do?
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How do grouping processes impact our perception of complex patterns?
How do grouping processes impact our perception of complex patterns?
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Which factor is essential for effective learning according to the psychological wellbeing of the learner?
Which factor is essential for effective learning according to the psychological wellbeing of the learner?
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What is the role of good working conditions in learning effectiveness?
What is the role of good working conditions in learning effectiveness?
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How do background experiences impact learning?
How do background experiences impact learning?
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What is the effect of having too long or too short learning periods?
What is the effect of having too long or too short learning periods?
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Which learning approach yields better results according to the massed and distributed learning concept?
Which learning approach yields better results according to the massed and distributed learning concept?
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What does classical conditioning primarily focus on in the learning process?
What does classical conditioning primarily focus on in the learning process?
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How do behavioral theories view the role of reinforcement in learning?
How do behavioral theories view the role of reinforcement in learning?
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What do behavioral theories emphasize in terms of learning?
What do behavioral theories emphasize in terms of learning?
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General Information
- Course title: General Psychology
- Course code: Psyc 1011
- Date: September 2019
- Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- Ministry: Ministry of Science and Higher Education
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This quiz explores the main psychological perspectives, including psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic approaches. Participants will answer questions about the emphasis each perspective places on behavior, childhood experiences, and human potential. Test your knowledge on the key factors influencing psychological theories.