BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Question 1

What is 'classical conditioning' as described by Ivan Pavlov?

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A process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus to produce a response

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Learning through rewards and punishments

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Learning by observing others

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A method of memorizing facts through repetition

Question 2

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied first?

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Physiological Needs

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Esteem Needs

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Safety Needs

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Self-Actualization

Question 3

What is the 'placebo effect'?

Accepted Answer

An improvement in condition due to belief in treatment rather than the treatment itself

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A side effect of real medication

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A negative reaction to a drug

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A control condition in a research study

Question 4

What does 'cognitive dissonance' refer to in psychology?

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The mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors

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A learning disability affecting reading

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A memory technique for better recall

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The process of rational decision-making

Question 5

Which part of the brain is most associated with emotional processing, particularly fear?

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Amygdala

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Cerebellum

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Prefrontal Cortex

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Hippocampus

Question 6

What is 'operant conditioning' as developed by B.F. Skinner?

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Learning through consequences — reinforcement increases behavior, punishment decreases it

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Learning through association of stimuli

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Learning that occurs by watching others' behavior

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Learning through insight and problem-solving