MCQs on the Schools of Psychology

A psychologist who studies family dynamics and their effects on behavior of individuals in different regions would probably be a __________ psychologist.

Which of the following best describes Maslow’s concept of self-actualization?

“I seek to understand the principles whereby a child develops the ability to think, speak, perceive, and learn.” This statement identifies one as a __________ psychologist.

One of the reasons to study psychology is

Psychologists use animals in experiments in order to

Evolutionary psychologists would study

Of the following, who is a humanistic psychologist?

Comparative psychologists are primarily interested in

The study of mental processes such as thinking, perception, information processing, etc. is a key element in __________ psychology

Which area in psychology would be most likely to study the phenomenon of “peer influence”?

Freud stressed the role of __________ in shaping our personalities.

Developmental psychologists study the effects of __________ on behavior.

Psychology is

Which of the following statements concerning psychodynamic psychology is true?

Which of the following psychological theories is known as the one that emphasizes “free will”?

Strict behaviorists were criticized for overlooking the role that __________ plays in our lives.

Eclectic psychologists are known for

Like Carl Rogers, I believe people choose to live more creative and meaningful lives. My name is

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is represented by which of the following?

Which of the following behaviors can best be described as overt behavior?