Psychology 101-Chapter 1
Introduction to Psychology Questions
with Correct Answers
Psychology - ANSWERSThe study of emotion, cognition, and behavior, and their and
interaction.
Motivation - ANSWERSThe process that energizes and/or maintains a behavior.
Cognition - ANSWERSThe process of receiving, processing, storing, and using
information.
Behaviorism - ANSWERSThe school of psychology founded on the premise that
behavior is measurable and can be changed through the application of various
behavioral principles.
Gestalt - ANSWERSGerman word typically translated as meaning "whole" or "form".
Humanistic Psychology - ANSWERSA theoretical view of human nature which stresses
a positive view of human nature and the strong belief in psychological homeostasis.
Psychoanalysis - ANSWERSDeveloped by Sigmund Freud, this type of therapy is
known for long term treatment, typically several times per week, where the unresolved
issues from the individual's childhood are analyzed and resolved. These issues are
considered to be primarily unconscious in nature and are kept from consciousness
through a complex defense system.
Naturalistic Observation - ANSWERSA research method where the subject(s) is (are)
observed without interruption under normal or natural circumstances.
Independent Variable - ANSWERSThe variable in an experiment that is manipulated or
compared.
Dependent Variable - ANSWERSThe variable in an experiment that is measured; the
outcome of an experiment.
Experimental group - ANSWERSIn research, the group of subjects who receive the
independent variable.
Introduction to Psychology Questions
with Correct Answers
Psychology - ANSWERSThe study of emotion, cognition, and behavior, and their and
interaction.
Motivation - ANSWERSThe process that energizes and/or maintains a behavior.
Cognition - ANSWERSThe process of receiving, processing, storing, and using
information.
Behaviorism - ANSWERSThe school of psychology founded on the premise that
behavior is measurable and can be changed through the application of various
behavioral principles.
Gestalt - ANSWERSGerman word typically translated as meaning "whole" or "form".
Humanistic Psychology - ANSWERSA theoretical view of human nature which stresses
a positive view of human nature and the strong belief in psychological homeostasis.
Psychoanalysis - ANSWERSDeveloped by Sigmund Freud, this type of therapy is
known for long term treatment, typically several times per week, where the unresolved
issues from the individual's childhood are analyzed and resolved. These issues are
considered to be primarily unconscious in nature and are kept from consciousness
through a complex defense system.
Naturalistic Observation - ANSWERSA research method where the subject(s) is (are)
observed without interruption under normal or natural circumstances.
Independent Variable - ANSWERSThe variable in an experiment that is manipulated or
compared.
Dependent Variable - ANSWERSThe variable in an experiment that is measured; the
outcome of an experiment.
Experimental group - ANSWERSIn research, the group of subjects who receive the
independent variable.
