AS level Psychology
What is the definition of psychology?
The study of the human mind and behavior.
Which approach in psychology focuses on unconscious motivations and childhood experiences?
Psychoanalytic approach
What is classical conditioning in psychology?
The process of learning through repeated associations.
Which part of the brain is responsible for emotions and memory?
Temporal lobe
What is the purpose of an experiment in psychological research?
To establish cause and effect relationships between variables.
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward in the brain?
Dopamine
What is the main focus of social psychology?
The study of how people influence and are influenced by others.
Which research method involves in-depth interviews and detailed case studies?
Qualitative research
What is the difference between sensation and perception?
Sensation refers to the detection of sensory stimuli, while perception refers to the interpretation of sensory information.
What is the process of encoding in memory?
The process of transforming information into a usable form for memory storage.