PSY 101 (2025) –VERSION 2 EXAM QUESTION
AND ANSWERS
Questions 1–10: Foundations of Psychology
1. Which psychologist is most associated with behaviorism?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. B.F. Skinner
C. Carl Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: B. B.F. Skinner
2. The cognitive perspective focuses mainly on:
A. Hormones
B. Observable reflexes
C. Mental processes
D. Muscle activity
Answer: C. Mental processes
3. Functionalism emphasized:
A. The purpose of behavior and consciousness
B. Dream interpretation
C. Genetic mutation
D. Hypnosis only
Answer: A. The purpose of behavior and consciousness
4. Psychology became recognized as a science because it uses:
A. Superstition
B. Scientific methods
C. Astrology
D. Philosophy only
Answer: B. Scientific methods
5. Humanistic psychology emphasizes:
A. Punishment
B. Human potential and growth
, C. Instincts only
D. Reflex actions
Answer: B. Human potential and growth
6. Which perspective studies unconscious conflicts?
A. Behavioral
B. Biological
C. Psychodynamic
D. Cognitive
Answer: C. Psychodynamic
7. The term “empiricism” means knowledge comes from:
A. Dreams
B. Observation and experience
C. Instincts
D. Religion only
Answer: B. Observation and experience
8. A clinical psychologist mainly treats:
A. Mechanical problems
B. Mental and emotional disorders
C. Financial disorders
D. Learning styles only
Answer: B. Mental and emotional disorders
9. Which psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs?
A. Abraham Maslow
B. Jean Piaget
C. Ivan Pavlov
D. Erik Erikson
Answer: A. Abraham Maslow
10. A theory is best defined as:
A. A random guess
B. A proven law
C. An organized explanation of observations
D. A survey result
Answer: C. An organized explanation of observations
Questions 11–20: Research Methods
AND ANSWERS
Questions 1–10: Foundations of Psychology
1. Which psychologist is most associated with behaviorism?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. B.F. Skinner
C. Carl Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: B. B.F. Skinner
2. The cognitive perspective focuses mainly on:
A. Hormones
B. Observable reflexes
C. Mental processes
D. Muscle activity
Answer: C. Mental processes
3. Functionalism emphasized:
A. The purpose of behavior and consciousness
B. Dream interpretation
C. Genetic mutation
D. Hypnosis only
Answer: A. The purpose of behavior and consciousness
4. Psychology became recognized as a science because it uses:
A. Superstition
B. Scientific methods
C. Astrology
D. Philosophy only
Answer: B. Scientific methods
5. Humanistic psychology emphasizes:
A. Punishment
B. Human potential and growth
, C. Instincts only
D. Reflex actions
Answer: B. Human potential and growth
6. Which perspective studies unconscious conflicts?
A. Behavioral
B. Biological
C. Psychodynamic
D. Cognitive
Answer: C. Psychodynamic
7. The term “empiricism” means knowledge comes from:
A. Dreams
B. Observation and experience
C. Instincts
D. Religion only
Answer: B. Observation and experience
8. A clinical psychologist mainly treats:
A. Mechanical problems
B. Mental and emotional disorders
C. Financial disorders
D. Learning styles only
Answer: B. Mental and emotional disorders
9. Which psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs?
A. Abraham Maslow
B. Jean Piaget
C. Ivan Pavlov
D. Erik Erikson
Answer: A. Abraham Maslow
10. A theory is best defined as:
A. A random guess
B. A proven law
C. An organized explanation of observations
D. A survey result
Answer: C. An organized explanation of observations
Questions 11–20: Research Methods
