Test your knowledge of key concepts in psychology with this quiz designed for the OCR GCSE Psychology curriculum. Each question has one correct answer. Choose the best answer for each question.
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What is the primary focus of psychology as a scientific discipline?
- A. The study of living organisms
- B. The study of mental processes and behaviour
- C. The study of ancient civilizations
- D. The study of physical health
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Which psychological approach emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind?
- A. Behaviourism
- B. Humanistic psychology
- C. Psychodynamic approach
- D. Cognitive psychology
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What technique is commonly used to analyse dreams in psychotherapy?
- A. Hypnosis
- B. Free association
- C. Behaviour modification
- D. Cognitive restructuring
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Which part of the brain is associated with emotions and memory?
- A. Cerebellum
- B. Brainstem
- C. Limbic system
- D. Occipital lobe
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What is classical conditioning?
- A. Learning through observation
- B. Learning through reinforcement
- C. Learning through association
- D. Learning through repeated practice
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In a psychological experiment, what is the independent variable?
- A. The variable that is measured
- B. The variable that is manipulated
- C. The variable that remains constant
- D. The variable that is observed
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Which type of research method allows for detailed exploration of a single individual?
- A. Survey
- B. Case study
- C. Experiment
- D. Correlational study
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Who is known as the father of behaviourism?
- A. Sigmund Freud
- B. B.F. Skinner
- C. John B. Watson
- D. Carl Rogers
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What is cognitive dissonance?
- A. The state of mental confusion
- B. The feeling of discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs
- C. The inability to recall experiences from childhood
- D. The loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
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In psychology, what does the term 'norm' refer to?
- A. A deviation from the average
- B. An accepted standard of behaviour
- C. A psychological disorder
- D. An irrelevant thought process
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What are the three main parts of Freud's model of the mind?
- A. Ego, superego, and self
- B. Id, ego, and superego
- C. Conscious, preconscious, and subconscious
- D. Thinking, feeling, and behaviour
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Which of the following is NOT a psychological disorder?
- A. Anxiety disorder
- B. Depression
- C. Schizophrenia
- D. Stress management
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What is the defining characteristic of the humanistic approach?
- A. Focus on unconscious motives
- B. Emphasis on personal growth and self-actualization
- C. Analysis of behaviour based on environmental stimuli
- D. Study of cognitive processes
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Which method uses a questionnaire to gather data from a large group?
- A. Qualitative research
- B. Quantitative research
- C. Experimental research
- D. Ethnographic research
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What does the term ‘placebo effect’ refer to?
- A. The impact of medication on a patient’s health
- B. The improvement in a patient's condition due to their belief in treatment
- C. The influence of expectation on behavioural outcomes
- D. The biological changes caused by a drug
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What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?
- A. Understanding adult behaviour
- B. Studying changes across a lifespan
- C. Investigating mental health disorders
- D. Analyzing cognitive processes
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Which psychological approach is primarily based on observable behaviour?
- A. Behaviourism
- B. Cognitive psychology
- C. Humanistic psychology
- D. Psychoanalysis
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What is social learning theory?
- A. Learning through direct reinforcement
- B. Learning through observation and imitation
- C. Learning through trial and error
- D. Learning that occurs in social isolation
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Who developed the hierarchy of needs?
- A. Albert Bandura
- B. Abraham Maslow
- C. Carl Jung
- D. Erik Erikson
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What is an example of a quantitative research method?
- A. Interviews
- B. Observations
- C. Surveys
- D. Focus groups