Multiple Choice Questions – Human Behavior
1. Human behavior is best defined as:
A. The way humans think and feel
B. The observable actions and reactions of individuals
C. The biological processes in the brain
D. The unconscious motives behind actions
2. Which psychologist is considered the “father of psychoanalysis”?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. B.F. Skinner
C. Carl Rogers
D. Ivan Pavlov
3. Which branch of psychology focuses on observable behavior rather than mental processes?
A. Cognitive psychology
B. Behaviorism
C. Humanistic psychology
D. Psychoanalysis
4. When a child learns to fear dogs after being bitten, this is an example of:
A. Operant conditioning
B. Classical conditioning
C. Social learning
D. Cognitive dissonance
5. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied first?
A. Esteem needs
B. Safety needs
C. Self-actualization
D. Physiological needs
6. The tendency to conform to group pressure even when one disagrees is best explained by:
A. Obedience
B. Groupthink
C. Conformity
D. Persuasion
7. Which of the following is an example of prosocial behavior?
A. Bullying a classmate
B. Donating to charity
C. Cheating in exams
D. Spreading rumors
8. The theory that behavior is shaped by consequences (reward or punishment) is called:
A. Cognitive theory
B. Classical conditioning
C. Operant conditioning
D. Humanistic theory
9. Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development with eight stages?
A. Erik Erikson
B. Sigmund Freud
C. Jean Piaget
D. Albert Bandura
10. When a student studies hard to get good grades, the motivation is:
A. Intrinsic
B. Extrinsic
C. Biological
D. Cognitive
11. The bystander effect occurs when:
A. People help immediately in emergencies
B. Individuals assume someone else will act in a group situation
C. Groups make better decisions than individuals
D. Leaders encourage group participation
12. Cognitive dissonance happens when:
A. People learn by observing others
B. A person’s behavior and beliefs conflict
C. Memory fails due to stress
D. Group decisions are unanimous
13. Which part of the brain is most associated with regulating emotions like fear and anger?
A. Hippocampus
B. Cerebellum
C. Amygdala
D. Frontal lobe
14. Socialization is important in human behavior because:
A. It controls emotions biologically
B. It teaches cultural norms and values
C. It reduces anxiety and depression
D. It eliminates conflict completely
15. The fight-or-flight response is controlled by which system?
A. Sympathetic nervous system
B. Parasympathetic nervous system
C. Somatic nervous system
D. Central nervous system
16. A child observing and imitating their parents’ actions is explained by:
A. Cognitive theory
B. Observational learning
C. Psychoanalysis
D. Behavior genetics
17. Which psychologist is best known for the Bobo doll experiment on aggression?
A. Carl Jung
B. Jean Piaget
C. Albert Bandura
D. Abraham Maslow
18. Personality traits such as openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion belong to:
A. The Myers-Briggs model
B. The Five-Factor Model (Big Five)
C. Freud’s Id, Ego, Superego
D. Maslow’s hierarchy
19. Which is an example of negative reinforcement?
A. Giving candy for finishing homework
B. Taking away chores when homework is done
C. Giving detention for misbehavior
D. Ignoring a misbehaving student
20. Which defense mechanism involves attributing one’s own feelings to others?
A. Denial
B. Repression
C. Projection
D. Regression
21. Which theory argues that behavior is influenced by unconscious drives and childhood experiences?
A. Behaviorism
B. Humanistic theory
C. Psychoanalytic theory
D. Social learning theory
22. Which stage of Piaget’s cognitive development is characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Preoperational
C. Concrete operational
D. Formal operational
23. Which hormone is often associated with stress response?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Cortisol
D. Oxytocin
24. Groupthink can lead to poor decision-making because:
A. People think independently
B. Group members suppress dissent to maintain harmony
C. Leaders encourage open debate
D. Groups rely on scientific data
25. An employee motivated by love for their work rather than salary is driven by:
A. Extrinsic motivation
B. Intrinsic motivation
C. Negative reinforcement
D. Cognitive dissonance
26. Which type of memory allows you to recall specific events in your life?
A. Procedural memory
B. Semantic memory
C. Episodic memory
D. Sensory memory
27. According to Freud, the moral component of personality that strives for perfection is the:
A. Id
B. Ego
C. Superego
D. Conscious
28. Which term refers to the belief that one’s culture is superior to others?
A. Multiculturalism
B. Ethnocentrism
C. Relativism
D. Assimilation
29. Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Depression
C. Anxiety disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
30. Which factor BEST explains why humans form groups and societies?
A. Genetic instinct only
B. Social and survival needs
C. Random habit
D. Environmental control
Answer Key – Human Behavior
1. B – Human behavior = observable actions and reactions.
2. A – Sigmund Freud founded psychoanalysis.
3. B – Behaviorism focuses only on observable behavior.
4. B – Fear after a dog bite = classical conditioning.
5. D – Physiological needs come first in Maslow’s hierarchy.
6. C – Conformity = yielding to group pressure.
7. B – Donating is prosocial behavior.
8. C – Operant conditioning = rewards and punishments.
9. A – Erik Erikson created the psychosocial development stages.
10. B – Studying for grades = extrinsic motivation.
11. B – Bystander effect = people don’t act because others are present.
12. B – Cognitive dissonance = conflict between beliefs and actions.
13. C – Amygdala regulates fear and anger.
14. B – Socialization teaches norms and values.
15. A – Fight-or-flight = sympathetic nervous system.
16. B – Observational learning = imitating others.
17. C – Albert Bandura did the Bobo doll experiment.
18. B – Openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, etc. = Big Five.
19. B – Negative reinforcement = removing something unpleasant.
20. C – Projection = attributing own feelings to others.
21. C – Psychoanalysis = unconscious drives + childhood.
22. B – Preoperational stage = symbolic thought + egocentrism.
23. C – Cortisol = stress hormone.
24. B – Groupthink suppresses dissent to maintain harmony.
25. B – Love for work = intrinsic motivation.
26. C – Episodic memory = recalling life events.
27. C – Superego = moral perfection.
28. B – Ethnocentrism = belief in superiority of one’s culture.
29. B – Depression = sadness, loss of interest.
30. B – Humans form groups for social and survival needs.
