Quiz on Approaches in Psychology

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What does the behavioural approach focus on?

A

Internal thoughts and feelings

B

Biological processes

C

Observable behaviour

D

Social influences

What is a key assumption of the cognitive approach?

A

Unconscious mind drives behaviour

B

Behaviour is learned through conditioning

C

Mental processes can be studied scientifically

D

Biological factors are primary

Which approach emphasises unconscious motives?

A

Humanistic approach

B

Cognitive approach

C

Psychodynamic approach

D

Behavioural approach

What does the humanistic approach value?

A

Unconscious drives

B

Cognitive distortions

C

Conditioned responses

D

Personal growth and self-actualisation

Which approach uses scientific methods?

A

Humanistic approach

B

Psychodynamic approach

C

Behavioural approach

D

Cognitive approach

What do behaviourists believe?

A

Behaviour is learned from the environment

B

Thoughts shape behaviour

C

Humans are inherently good

D

Genetics determine behaviour

What is a limitation of the psychodynamic approach?

A

Emphasis on free will

B

Neglect of childhood experiences

C

Focus on observable behaviour

D

Limited empirical support

Which method is commonly used in cognitive psychology?

A

Naturalistic observation

B

Experimental research

C

Case studies

D

Surveys

What does the biological approach study?

A

Social interactions

B

Cultural influences

C

Conscious thoughts

D

Genetics and neurochemistry

What is a strength of the humanistic approach?

A

Focus on holistic understanding

B

Reliance on behaviourism

C

Overemphasis on unconscious processes

D

Neglect of individual differences

How do cognitive psychologists view mental processes?

A

As fully conscious

B

As purely biological

C

As processes that can be measured

D

As irrelevant to behaviour

What is the focus of the social approach?

A

Individual cognition

B

Unconscious desires

C

Genetics and biology

D

Influence of social factors

What does the term 'self-actualisation' refer to?

A

Unconscious desires

B

Genetic predispositions

C

Conditioned responses

D

Realising one's full potential

What do psychodynamic theorists emphasise?

A

Cognitive bias

B

Unconscious conflicts

C

Behavioural conditioning

D

Social learning