CHAPTER SUB-TOPICS LEARNING BLOOM’S TAXONOMY

OBJECTIVES
Chapter 2:  Definition and  Define and  Remembering
Nature and Importance of determines the  Applying
Scope of Psychology goals in  Understanding
Psychology  Approaches of Psychology  Applying
Psychology  Determine
 Field of Psychology Approaches in
Studying
Psychology
 Learning about
Historical
Approaches in
Psychology and
the Modern
Approaches in
studying
Psychology; and
 Determine the
various areas of
Specialization or
fields in
Psychology
 SUB-TOPICS QUESTION AND ANSWER
 Definition and Importance of Psychology 1. What is the definition of psychology?

A) The study of physical health and wellness

B) The study of human behavior, mind, and emotions

C) The study of human anatomy and physiology

D) The study of animal behavior only

Answer: B) The study of human behavior, mind, and emotions

2. Why is psychology important?

A) It helps us understand how people think, feel, and act

B) It only helps in understanding human diseases

C) It focuses only on animal behavior

D) It is only useful for doctors and therapists

Answer: A) It helps us understand how people think, feel, and act

3. What does the term "cognitive psychology" refer to?

A) The study of relationships between humans

B) The study of the physical structure of the brain

C) The study of mental processes like perception, memory, and

problem-solving

D) The study of human emotions in various situations

Answer: C) The study of mental processes like perception, memory,

and problem-solving

4. What role does psychology play in everyday life?

A) It only helps in mental illness treatment

B) It helps improve communication, relationships, and decision-

making

C) It is not relevant to daily life

D) It only deals with emotions and feelings

Answer: B) It helps improve communication, relationships, and

decision-making

5. What is the significance of studying abnormal psychology?

A) It focuses on understanding unusual behaviors that may indicate

mental health disorders

B) It teaches how to become emotionally stronger

C) It studies the functioning of healthy individuals

D) It focuses on the study of physical diseases

Answer: A) It focuses on understanding unusual behaviors that may

indicate mental health disorders

6. Which branch of psychology focuses on the interaction between

behavior and the physical environment?

A) Clinical psychology

B) Environmental psychology

C) Developmental psychology

D) Educational psychology
Answer: B) Environmental psychology

7. What is the main focus of social psychology?

A) The influence of society and groups on individual behavior

B) The study of personality traits

C) The biological processes in the brain

D) The treatment of mental illnesses

Answer: A) The influence of society and groups on individual behavior

8. Which of the following is a key concept in behaviorism?

A) Consciousness is the central part of experience

B) All behavior is learned from the environment

C) Free will and choice are the main drivers of behavior

D) Mental processes are too complex to study

Answer: B) All behavior is learned from the environment

9. What is the role of a clinical psychologist?

A) To conduct experiments on animals

B) To diagnose and treat mental health disorders

C) To study how people learn new skills

D) To research human evolution

Answer: B) To diagnose and treat mental health disorders

10. What is the "nature vs. nurture" debate about in psychology?

A) Whether genetics or environmental factors influence behavior more

B) Whether animals or humans are more intelligent

C) Whether behavior is biologically inherited or culturally learned

D) Whether mental illnesses are caused by genetic mutations

Answer: A) Whether genetics or environmental factors influence
behavior more

11. Which psychologist is known for developing the hierarchy of

needs?

A) Carl Rogers

B) Sigmund Freud

C) Abraham Maslow

D) John Watson

Answer: C) Abraham Maslow

12. What is the "confirmation bias" in psychology?

A) The tendency to seek out information that supports existing beliefs

B) The tendency to only trust new information

C) The inability to make decisions based on facts

D) The tendency to reject all new ideas

Answer: A) The tendency to seek out information that supports
existing beliefs

13. What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?

A) The study of how individuals' behavior changes over the lifespan

B) The study of the brain's physical structure

C) The study of social influences on behavior

D) The study of mental disorders

Answer: A) The study of how individuals' behavior changes over the

lifespan

14. Which theory of personality was proposed by Sigmund Freud?

A) Social learning theory

B) Psychosocial development theory

C) Psychodynamic theory

D) Humanistic theory
Answer: C) Psychodynamic theory

15. What does the term "self-actualization" mean in Maslow's

hierarchy of needs?

A) The fulfillment of basic survival needs

B) The realization of personal potential and achieving one's full

capabilities

C) The ability to adapt to social norms

D) The development of social relationships

Answer: B) The realization of personal potential and achieving one's

full capabilities

16. What does the term "cognitive dissonance" refer to?

A) The tendency to follow group behavior

B) The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or

attitudes

C) The process of recalling a past event

D) The process of decision-making in stressful situations

 Answer: B) The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting
beliefs or attitudes

17. Which type of memory involves the recall of specific facts and
events?

A) Implicit memory

B) Episodic memory

C) Procedural memory

D) Semantic memory

Answer: B) Episodic memory

 Approaches of Psychology 1. Which psychological approach focuses on observable behaviors and

their responses to the environment?

A) Cognitive psychology

B) Behavioral psychology

C) Humanistic psychology

D) Psychodynamic psychology
Answer: B) Behavioral psychology

2. What does the psychodynamic approach in psychology primarily

focus on?

A) How the brain processes information

B) The role of unconscious drives and conflicts

C) The importance of social influences on behavior

D) The development of mental illness

Answer: B) The role of unconscious drives and conflicts

3. Which approach in psychology emphasizes free will, self-

actualization, and personal growth?

A) Cognitive psychology

B) Psychodynamic psychology

C) Humanistic psychology

D) Behavioral psychology
Answer: C) Humanistic psychology

4. Which approach emphasizes the influence of the environment and

learning on behavior?

A) Evolutionary psychology

B) Behavioral psychology

C) Social psychology

D) Cognitive psychology

Answer: B) Behavioral psychology

5. What is the main concern of cognitive psychology?

A) The role of genetics in behavior

B) The influence of unconscious drives on behavior

C) Mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving

D) The impact of social environment on behavior

Answer: C) Mental processes such as perception, memory, and

problem-solving
6. What does the biological approach in psychology focus on?

A) The role of unconscious thoughts in influencing behavior

B) The influence of biological processes like brain function and

hormones

C) The importance of free will and personal choice

D) The environmental factors affecting behavior

Answer: B) The influence of biological processes like brain function

and hormones

7. Which psychological approach focuses on the importance of society,

culture, and group interactions in shaping behavior?

A) Evolutionary psychology

B) Social psychology

C) Cognitive psychology

D) Humanistic psychology
Answer: B) Social psychology

8. What is the key focus of evolutionary psychology?

A) The influence of past childhood experiences on current behavior

B) How behavior has evolved to adapt to environmental challenges

C) How culture shapes individual behavior

D) The role of conscious decision-making

Answer: B) How behavior has evolved to adapt to environmental

challenges

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9. Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of reinforcement

and punishment in shaping behavior?

A) Cognitive psychology

B) Behavioral psychology

C) Psychodynamic psychology

D) Humanistic psychology
Answer: B) Behavioral psychology

10. What does the cognitive-behavioral approach focus on?

A) The connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

B) The role of unconscious desires in shaping behavior

C) The influence of biological factors on personality

D) The impact of cultural norms on mental health

Answer: A) The connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

11. In the psychodynamic approach, which of the following is

emphasized as a major determinant of behavior?

A) Genetics

B) Social influences

C) Unconscious desires and childhood experiences

D) Cognitive biases
Answer: C) Unconscious desires and childhood experiences

12. Which of the following is a key concept of humanistic psychology?

A) Behavior is shaped by unconscious conflicts

B) People have an inherent drive toward personal growth and self-

actualization

C) Behavior is a result of learned responses

D) Mental illness results from cognitive distortions

Answer: B) People have an inherent drive toward personal growth and

self-actualization

13. The biological approach to psychology focuses on understanding

how __________ influence behavior.

A) Thoughts and emotions

B) Genetics and brain structures

C) Social interactions

D) Unconscious motives
Answer: B) Genetics and brain structures

14. Which approach in psychology is most likely to emphasize the

importance of social interactions and cultural context in shaping
behavior?

A) Evolutionary psychology

B) Social psychology

C) Humanistic psychology

D) Behavioral psychology

Answer: B) Social psychology

15. The focus of the cognitive approach is on understanding how

individuals process information. Which of the following is a key
concept in cognitive psychology?

A) Conditioning and reinforcement

B) The role of unconscious motives

C) Mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving

D) The importance of personal choice and growth

Answe: C) Mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-

solving

16. The biological approach in psychology is closely related to which

field of study?

A) Sociology

B) Neurology

C) Anthropology

D) Philosophy

Answer: B) Neurology

17. Which of the following would a humanistic psychologist

emphasize in therapy?

A) Unconscious conflicts and their impact on behavior

B) The role of rewards and punishments in punishments in shaping

behavior
 C) The individual's capacity for personal growth and self-healing

D) The influence of brain chemistry on emotions

Answer: C) The individual's capacity for personal growth and self-

healing
 Field of Psychology 1. Which field of psychology focuses on the study of behavior and
mental processes in non-human animals?

A) Clinical Psychology
B) Comparative Psychology
C) Cognitive Psychology
D) Developmental Psychology
Answer: B) Comparative Psychology

2. Which field of psychology is most concerned with diagnosing and

treating mental health disorders?

A) Forensic Psychology
B) Clinical Psychology
C) Educational Psychology
D) Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Answer: B) Clinical Psychology

3. Which area of psychology investigates how people think, perceive,

remember, and learn?
A) Cognitive Psychology
B) Social Psychology
C) Biological Psychology
D) Evolutionary Psychology
Answer: A) Cognitive Psychology

4. What is the primary focus of industrial-organizational psychology?

A) Study of brain function

B) Human-computer interaction
C) Psychological issues in the workplace
D) Mental health diagnosis
Answer: C) Psychological issues in the workplace

5. Which branch of psychology applies principles of psychology to

legal issues and the justice system?

A) Forensic Psychology
B) Health Psychology
C) Sports Psychology
D) Neuropsychology
Answer: A) Forensic Psychology

6. What is the main focus of developmental psychology?

A) Study of how behavior changes throughout the lifespan

B) Psychological testing and measurement
C) Role of genetics in mental disorders
D) Study of relationships between people
Answer: A) Study of how behavior changes throughout the lifespan

7. Which field of psychology examines how people’s behavior is

influenced by the presence of others?

A) Social Psychology
B) Clinical Psychology
C) Evolutionary Psychology
D) Educational Psychology
Answer: A) Social Psychology

8. Which subfield of psychology studies the interaction between the

brain and behavior?

A) Neuropsychology
B) Experimental Psychology
C) Clinical Psychology
D) Counseling Psychology
Answer: A) Neuropsychology

9. What does health psychology primarily focus on?

A) Psychological issues affecting the elderly

B) The relationship between mental and physical health
C) Psychological testing for mental disorders
D) The effects of stress on behavior
Answer: B) The relationship between mental and physical health

10. Which of the following areas of psychology focuses on the

psychological well-being and performance of athletes?

A) Health Psychology
B) Sports Psychology
C) Cognitive Psychology
D) Environmental Psychology

Answer: B) Sports Psychology

11. Which branch of psychology studies the effects of biological

factors on behavior and mental processes?

A) Evolutionary psychology

B) Neuropsychology

C) Cognitive psychology

D) Behavioral psychology

Answer: B) Neuropsychology

12. Which field of psychology is concerned with improving the

productivity and well-being of employees in the workplace?

A) Industrial-organizational psychology

B) Forensic psychology

C) Educational psychology

D) Clinical psychology

Answer: A) Industrial-organizational psychology

13. Which field of psychology focuses on studying the emotional,

cognitive, and social changes that occur as individuals grow and age?

A) Developmental psychology

B) Social psychology

C) Clinical psychology

D) Cognitive psychology

Answer: A) Developmental psychology

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14. Which area of psychology deals with understanding mental
processes such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-
making?

A) Cognitive psychology

B) Neuropsychology

C) Educational psychology

D) Clinical psychology

Answer: A) Cognitive psychology

15. What does evolutionary psychology primarily focus on?

A) The influence of culture on behavior

B) How mental processes develop over time

C) The biological basis for behaviors that have evolved to increase

survival and reproduction

D) The effects of social interactions on individual behavior

Answer: C) The biological basis for behaviors that have evolved to

increase survival and reproduction
16. What is the main focus of community psychology?

A) The treatment of mental disorders in community settings

B) The influence of individuals’ behavior on their social environments

C) How mental health policies affect groups and communities

D) Improving the well-being of people within their communities,

especially through social change

Answer: D) Improving the well-being of people within their

communities, especially through social change

17. Which field of psychology studies the relationship between

physical health and psychological factors, such as stress or lifestyle?

A) Health psychology

B) Educational psychology

C) Clinical psychology

D) Experimental psychology

Answer: A) Health psychology