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What is psychology?
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The scientific study of mind and behavior.
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Who is considered the father of psychology?
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Wilhelm Wundt, who established the first psychology laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany.
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What is the purpose of the scientific method in psychology?
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To systematically observe, measure, and experiment to gain empirical data and understand human behavior.
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Define 'introspection' in the context of psychology.
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A method of self-observation in which participants report their thoughts and feelings.
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What are the main goals of psychology?
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To describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes.
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What is behaviorism?
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A theory that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns.
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Which psychologist is associated with the theory of classical conditioning?
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Ivan Pavlov.
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What does the term 'cognitive psychology' refer to?
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The study of mental processes such as perception, thinking, memory, and judgment.
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Name one key figure in the development of psychoanalysis.
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Sigmund Freud.
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What is the focus of humanistic psychology?
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It emphasizes individual potential for growth, the importance of self-actualization, and viewing the person as a whole.
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Describe the role of a clinical psychologist.
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A professional who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through therapy.
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Name a famous psychology experiment related to social psychology.
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The Stanford prison experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo.
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What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
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Psychologists typically have a doctoral degree in psychology and focus on psychotherapy, while psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication.
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What is developmental psychology?
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The study of how people grow and change throughout their lifespan.
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Which approach in psychology focuses on the interaction between biology and behavior?
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The biological or biopsychological approach.
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