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Medium
July 27th
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Which psychological theory suggests that human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts?
What term refers to the mental process of integrating new information with existing knowledge to create a coherent understanding?
Which psychological concept describes the phenomenon where people conform to group behavior to gain social acceptance?
What is the psychological term for the tendency to perceive patterns or connections in random or unrelated data?
Which psychological principle explains why individuals are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present?
Medium
July 27th
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Which psychological concept describes the tendency to believe that negative events are less likely to happen to oneself compared to others?
What term is used to describe the mental process where unrelated ideas are connected to create a novel solution?
Which psychological principle suggests that people are more likely to conform in situations where they feel uncertain about the correct behavior?
What term refers to the psychological phenomenon where individuals overestimate the role of personal traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior?
Which psychological concept describes the phenomenon where prolonged exposure to a stimulus leads to a decreased response to it?
Medium
July 26th
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Which psychological concept refers to the persistent inability to recognize faces, despite normal vision and intelligence?
What is the name of the psychological phenomenon where people are more likely to remember the first and last items in a list rather than the middle ones?
Which psychological theory emphasizes that human behavior is motivated by the desire to meet basic needs like safety, love, and esteem, in a specific hierarchical order?
What term describes the mental process of adapting current knowledge in response to new information or experiences?
Which psychological concept describes the phenomenon where individuals prioritize information that aligns with their preexisting beliefs while disregarding contradictory information?
Medium
July 25th
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What term refers to the psychological disorder characterized by alternating periods of elevated and depressed mood?
Which part of the brain is most associated with processing emotions such as fear and aggression?
What type of therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon in which exposure to inescapable and uncontrollable stressors leads to a sense of powerlessness?
Which psychological concept involves an individual attributing their successes to personal factors but blaming external factors for their failures?
Medium
July 23rd
Questions
What term in psychology refers to the process by which individuals adjust their behavior or beliefs to align with group norms or expectations?
Which psychological experiment demonstrated that individuals are likely to obey authority figures even when asked to perform actions conflicting with their personal morals?
Which psychological concept involves the mental shortcuts or rules of thumb used by individuals to make decisions quickly and efficiently?
What term describes the phenomenon where people overestimate the extent to which their actions and appearance are noticed by others?
Which psychological principle explains the phenomenon where familiarity with a stimulus leads to increased liking of it?
Medium
July 23rd
Questions
What psychological term describes the phenomenon where individuals attribute their own behaviors to situational factors but attribute others' actions to their character or disposition?
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of unconscious drives and early childhood experiences in shaping personality?
What is the name of the psychological effect where people tend to believe that others notice their actions or appearance more than they actually do?
Which part of the brain is most associated with decision-making, planning, and impulse control?
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to remember emotionally significant events more vividly than others?
Medium
July 8th
Questions
What psychological concept refers to the phenomenon where people tend to give higher ratings to individuals they find physically attractive?
Which type of memory is responsible for briefly holding sensory information, such as the image of a light after it has been turned off?
What is the name of the psychological principle that explains why people are more likely to comply with a request after being given a gift or favor?
Which term in psychology describes the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment?
Which psychological term refers to the ability to focus on a specific task while ignoring distractions in the environment?
Medium
May 2nd
Questions
Which psychological theory suggests that humans have an innate tendency to seek patterns and meaning in sensory input?
What is the phenomenon called where individuals perform better on tasks when they are being observed?
Which part of the brain is primarily involved in forming and retrieving long-term memories?
What is the term for the psychological effect where exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a later stimulus, without conscious guidance?
Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to favor information that aligns with existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence?
Medium
May 2nd
Questions
What is the term for the psychological concept that describes a state of mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs or values simultaneously?
Which psychological theory focuses on the interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment, emphasizing that they influence each other reciprocally?
Which psychological concept refers to the ability to delay gratification and resist short-term temptations for long-term rewards?
What term describes the psychological phenomenon where an individual conforms to a group’s norms or behaviors due to perceived social pressure?
Which psychological principle explains why individuals are more likely to agree to a large request if they have already agreed to a smaller, related request?
Hard
June 6th
Questions
Which psychologist is famous for proposing the 'theory of individuation', emphasizing the process of integrating unconscious aspects of the self to achieve personal wholeness and self-realization?
What is the term for the psychological concept introduced by Karen Horney, highlighting the need for individuals to feel secure, loved, and accepted in relationships to develop a healthy personality?
Who developed the 'transactional analysis' approach in psychology, which focuses on understanding and analyzing interactions between individuals based on ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child?
Which psychologist is best known for his work on 'self-actualization' and the concept of 'peak experiences', emphasizing personal growth, creativity, and the realization of one's full potential?
What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism described by Anna Freud, where individuals revert to childlike behaviors and attitudes in response to stress or conflict?
Hard
March 4th
Questions
Who is known for the 'False Memory Syndrome', a condition in which a person's identity and relationships are affected by memories that are factually incorrect but strongly believed?
Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'locus of control', distinguishing between internal and external factors that influence individual beliefs and behaviors?
Who is known for the 'Triune Brain Theory', suggesting that the human brain consists of three main parts: reptilian complex, paleomammalian complex, and neomammalian complex?
Which psychologist is associated with the 'Yerkes-Dodson Law', stating that performance is best at an intermediate level of arousal and decreases at high and low levels of arousal?
Who is known for the 'Bystander Effect', a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in emergency situations when others are present?
Hard
February 26th
Questions
Who is known for the 'Strange Situation' experiment in psychology, a study that assessed the attachment styles of infants based on their reactions to separations and reunions with their caregivers?
Which psychologist is known for the 'Rubber Hand Illusion' experiment, a study that explores how the brain can be tricked into feeling sensations in a rubber hand placed near the participant's real hand?
What is the term for the psychological concept that explains the tendency of individuals to conform to a group decision or opinion, even if it goes against their own beliefs or values?
Who is known for the 'Bobo Doll Experiment', a study that demonstrated observational learning and aggression in children through exposure to a model's behavior towards a doll?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors, often to protect their self-esteem or self-image?
Hard
February 22nd
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Who is known for the 'Stanford prison experiment', a study that investigated the psychological effects of perceived power and authority in a simulated prison setting?
What is the term used in psychology to describe the cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the impact of their actions, decisions, or behaviors on outcomes?
Which psychologist is known for the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on changing irrational beliefs to improve emotional well-being?
What is the term in psychology that refers to the tendency to judge the frequency or probability of an event based on how easily it comes to mind, often influenced by vivid or recent examples?
Which psychologist is known for the concept of 'learned helplessness', a theory that explores the psychological state of feeling powerless to change or improve a situation due to past experiences of failure or lack of control?
Hard
February 22nd
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Who is known for the 'Hierarchy of Needs' theory in psychology, which describes the stages of human motivation and development?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a mental block preventing the retrieval of specific information from memory, even though they know it exists?
Which psychologist is known for the 'Triarchic Theory of Intelligence', proposing three aspects of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical?
What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable traits, impulses, or desires to others?
Which psychologist is known for the 'Theory of Positive Disintegration', proposing that personal development involves a series of disintegrations and reintegrations leading to higher levels of functioning?
Hard
January 27th
Questions
Who is known for the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?
Who is known for the concept of operant conditioning, which involves the use of reinforcement and punishment to shape behavior?
What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person?
Who is known for the theory of social identity, which explores the ways in which individuals derive their sense of self from group memberships and social categories?
Hard
January 14th
Questions
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a distorted sense of reality, often accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking?
Which psychological concept refers to the process of forgetting old memories due to the formation of new memories?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals exhibit a pattern of self-destructive behavior as a way to cope with emotional pain?
Which psychological theory proposes that personality is influenced by three basic components: the id, ego, and superego?
What is the term for the cognitive bias where people tend to overestimate their own abilities and underestimate the abilities of others?
Hard
January 14th
Questions
What is the name of the phenomenon in psychology where individuals experience a distorted sense of reality, often accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking?
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis and is known for his work on the unconscious mind, dream analysis, and the concept of the Oedipus complex?
What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person?
Which psychologist is known for his theory of cognitive development, outlining the stages of intellectual development in children from infancy to adulthood?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Hard
January 14th
Questions
What is the name of the concept in psychology that refers to the process of assigning thoughts, feelings, or motives to oneself or others based on one's own experiences and assumptions?
Which psychologist is known for his work on the concept of 'flow', describing a state of complete absorption and enjoyment in an activity?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the influence of internal factors when analyzing the behavior of others?
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to rely on immediate feelings and emotions when making judgments, rather than engaging in deliberate reasoning?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a decrease in motivation and productivity when working on tasks that are perceived as too easy or too difficult?
Hard
January 14th
Questions
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a disconnect between their sense of self and their physical body?
Which psychologist is known for his theory of self-actualization and the hierarchy of needs?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience an irrational fear of being scrutinized or negatively evaluated by others in social situations?
Which psychological theory proposes that the human mind is composed of three parts: the id, ego, and superego?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation?
Hard
September 27th
Questions
What is the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior called?
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own negative behaviors to external factors and positive behaviors to internal factors?
In psychology, what is the term for the process of forgetting old memories due to the formation of new memories?
Which psychologist is known for his theory of cognitive development, which describes how children's thinking and understanding of the world develops over time?
What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals experience a loss of memory for events that occurred before a traumatic event?
