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What is the term for the phenomenon where a previously extinguished conditioned response reappears in the presence of a similar stimulus?

A. Generalization

B. Discrimination

C. Spontaneous recovery

D. Extinction

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A. Generalization


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Which perspective in psychology focuses on how behavior is influenced by unconscious desires and conflicts?

A. Humanistic

B. Cognitive

C. Psychoanalytic

D. Behavioral

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Who is known for the concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy, which suggests that people's expectations can influence their behavior in such a way that it causes those expectations to come true?

A. Robert Merton

B. Philip Zimbardo

C. Solomon Asch

D. Stanley Milgram

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According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development, which stage is associated with the focus on the pleasure of the genitals?

A. Oral

B. Anal

C. Phallic

D. Genital

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Who is known for the concept of the self-concept and the distinction between the real self and the ideal self?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Carl Rogers

C. Erik Erikson

D. Albert Bandura

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Which type of learning occurs when a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of time without reinforcement?

A. Spontaneous recovery

B. Operant conditioning

C. Classical conditioning

D. Observational learning

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Which stage of sleep is characterized by the slowest brain waves and deepest level of sleep?

A. Stage 1

B. Stage 2

C. Stage 3

D. Stage 4

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Which part of the brain is responsible for processing and integrating sensory information from all senses except smell?

A. Thalamus

B. Cerebellum

C. Medulla

D. Parietal lobe

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According to the stages of grief proposed by Elisabeth K�bler-Ross, which stage involves accepting the reality of the loss?

A. Denial

B. Anger

C. Bargaining

D. Acceptance

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Which stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, and vivid dreaming?

A. Stage 1

B. Stage 2

C. REM sleep

D. Deep sleep

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What term is used to describe the process of encoding information by forming associations or links between new information and existing knowledge?

A. Chunking

B. Elaborative rehearsal

C. Maintenance rehearsal

D. Priming

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According to the Big Five personality traits, which trait is associated with being organized, responsible, and detail-oriented?

A. Openness

B. Conscientiousness

C. Extraversion

D. Neuroticism

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Who is known for the social cognitive theory and the concept of reciprocal determinism?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Albert Bandura

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Carl Rogers

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Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in which children actively construct their understanding of the world through their experiences?

A. Jean Piaget

B. Lev Vygotsky

C. Erik Erikson

D. Abraham Maslow

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which category includes the need for safety, stability, and freedom from fear and anxiety?

A. Physiological needs

B. Safety needs

C. Love and belongingness needs

D. Esteem needs

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What is the term for the phenomenon where people are more likely to comply with a request after first agreeing to a smaller request?

A. Social facilitation

B. Door-in-the-face technique

C. Foot-in-the-door technique

D. Cognitive dissonance

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Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives and conflicts in shaping behavior?

A. Behaviorism

B. Psychodynamic

C. Humanistic

D. Cognitive

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Which type of memory is responsible for recalling information about how to do things or perform specific tasks?

A. Sensory memory

B. Procedural memory

C. Semantic memory

D. Short-term memory

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Who is known for the theory of attachment, which emphasizes the importance of a secure emotional bond with a caregiver?

A. Mary Ainsworth

B. Jean Piaget

C. Erik Erikson

D. Lev Vygotsky

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for activating the fight or flight response in stressful situations?

A. Central nervous system

B. Sympathetic nervous system

C. Parasympathetic nervous system

D. Autonomic nervous system

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Who is known for the classical conditioning experiment with dogs?

A. B.F. Skinner

B. John Watson

C. Ivan Pavlov

D. Albert Bandura

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Which type of research design involves manipulating one or more independent variables to observe their effect on a dependent variable?

A. Experimental

B. Correlational

C. Descriptive

D. Observational

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According to the concept of social loafing, what happens when individuals work in a group compared to when they work alone?

A. They tend to exert less effort in a group.

B. They tend to exert more effort in a group.

C. They exert the same level of effort in both situations.

D. Their effort is unpredictable and can vary.

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Who is known for the theory of classical conditioning and the famous Little Albert experiment?

A. John Watson

B. Ivan Pavlov

C. B.F. Skinner

D. Albert Bandura

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In operant conditioning, what term is used to describe the process of weakening a behavior by applying an unpleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs?

A. Reinforcement

B. Punishment

C. Extinction

D. Shaping

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What is the term for the process of encoding information based on its meaning and relationship to existing knowledge?

A. Semantic encoding

B. Visual encoding

C. Acoustic encoding

D. Elaborative encoding

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What is the role of the amygdala in the brain?

A. Regulating body temperature

B. Processing emotions, especially fear and aggression

C. Controlling movement and coordination

D. Regulating sleep-wake cycles

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According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what comes first in the sequence of experiencing an emotion?

A. Physiological arousal

B. Cognitive appraisal

C. Behavioral response

D. Emotional experience

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Who is known for the hierarchy of needs, which includes physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

A. Carl Rogers

B. Abraham Maslow

C. Erik Erikson

D. B.F. Skinner

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What is the term for the type of learning that occurs through observing and imitating the behavior of others?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Observational learning

D. Cognitive learning

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Who developed the concept of the collective unconscious and archetypes in personality theory?

A. Sigmund Freud

B. Carl Jung

C. Alfred Adler

D. Karen Horney