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1 trivia quiz  General Psych Grab Bag icon
This consists of some of my favorite bits of information from my general psychology class.
Difficult 10Q
2019 plays
Nov 26 06
maryperth
2 trivia quiz  Thanks For The Memories icon
Do you remember how you learned of the bombing of the World Trade Center? If an unmasked man robbed you at gunpoint, could you pick him out in a police lineup? Take this quiz on the psychology of memory?if you're sure you haven't taken it before.
Difficult 10Q
2226 plays
Oct 19 04
uglybird editor
3 trivia quiz  How to Beat a Lie Detector icon
The second in my series of extremely useful "How to" quizzes. Learn to beat a polygraph by answering these 10 questions.
Tough 10Q
6255 plays
Jan 28 03
Islingtonian
4 trivia quiz  The Freudian Mechanisms of Defence icon
Through Freud's analysis of the personality and the ego, he studied the defence mechanisms we use to protect ourselves from painful situations. Which method am I using in all the following circumstances?
Average 10Q
333 plays
Jul 11 08
steph26291 gold
5 trivia quiz  Operant Conditioning icon
A quiz on the basic concepts of operant conditioning.
Tough 15Q
1776 plays
Jan 16 01
crisw editor
6 trivia quiz  Cognitive Psychology icon
This is a quiz about the world of cognitive psychology particularly focusing on theories of memory.
Average 10Q
2043 plays
Apr 11 04
babyx
7 trivia quiz  Psychology in Action icon
Many research methods are available, but whatever the method used, the success of any study depends on careful and accurate measurement of the variables under study.
Tough 10Q
576 plays
Aug 07 07
trevor1968 gold
8 trivia quiz  Freudian Theory icon
Sigmund Freud was the founder of the psychoanalytic approach to personality. He believes that powerful unconscious motives exist and that conflict between motives produces anxiety and defense mechanisms.
Average 10Q
774 plays
Jul 12 07
trevor1968 gold
9 trivia quiz  Beauty - the Ugly Truth icon
I got bored of studying for my midterm, so here are some questions that you can take regarding the information I'm reading! Info sometimes quoted from my Soc.Psych text, "Exploring Social Psychology. Third Canadian Edition" by Baron and Byrne.
Tough 10Q
2340 plays
Mar 23 01
LadyCaitriona
10 trivia quiz  Common Myths about Bisexuality and Homosexuality icon
Myths about homosexuals and bisexuals abound. Can you separate myth from fact? To get a great score on this quiz, just read the questions carefully and use common sense!
Average 10Q
3099 plays
Jan 15 03
woofi
11 trivia quiz  All About Behaviorism icon
What do you know about behaviorism? Let's find out, shall we?
Tough 10Q
1458 plays
Feb 22 05
London Watcher
12 trivia quiz  Psychology Theories and Experiments icon
Here are some theories, theorists and experiments that may be of interest to you.
Tough 10Q
2658 plays
Sep 13 00
robert362
13 trivia quiz  Psychological Terms
'No one who, like me, conjures up the most evil of those half-tamed demons that inhabit the human breast and seek to wrestle with them, can expect to come through the struggle unscathed.' - Sigmund Freud Pick the term that matches the concept described.
Tough 10Q
2733 plays
Feb 03 01
sinjun
14 trivia quiz  Get Psychoanalyzed! icon
Test your skills with this quiz on some of the more famous psychoanalytic pioneers and their theories. Also, see how you do with some contemporary references. Good Luck!
Difficult 15Q
747 plays
Apr 14 02
zeron7
15 trivia quiz  Introduction to Psychology icon
Ever wonder what students really learn in an Intro to Psych Class in university? Here are some questions like those I've had on my tests. It should be difficult if you have no experience in psychology.
Tough 10Q
2595 plays
Nov 22 03
janna_chy
16 trivia quiz  Emotional Perspectives icon
Emotions are feelings that can affect the way we behave. Emotions can also be based on a person's bodily expressions and may include subjective feelings.
Difficult 10Q
531 plays
Jul 05 07
trevor1968 gold
17 trivia quiz  Personality Theories and Psychology
What do you know (or remember) about some of the key people and ideas in personality theory?
Difficult 10Q
2244 plays
Jul 17 00
robert362
18 trivia quiz  Biological Psychology
An average quiz on the biological functions and foundations of psychology. Have fun! :-)
Difficult 10Q
2742 plays
Aug 11 00
Bekah565
19 trivia quiz  Biopsychology icon
This is a quiz loosely based on my undergraduate physiological psychology course.
Difficult 10Q
681 plays
May 15 04
boyerdavid
20 trivia quiz  A Study On Men's Brains
We have always known that the brains of men and women are different, but on November 28, 2000, a new finding was presented which confirms many women's suspicions: Men use only half a brain when listening. Take this quiz over their findings, and enjoy!
Tough 5Q
1017 plays
Sep 01 01
evadiva12329

Some sample questions from this category:

* The person who is known as Freud's biographer:
* The person who gained fame for his 'split brain' experiments is:
* The man who is well-known for his application of principles of operant conditioning is:
* An early pioneer in hypnosis was:
* Which is NOT a work by Freud?
* Which individual is NOT the pioneer of a particular form of therapy?
* Freud co-authored a psychological look at which president?
* The idea that dreams represent repressed material that comes out of the unconscious in disguised form belongs to
* The idea of 'self-actualization' as a force in personality is associated with?
* What are the cell parts called that detect stimuli?
* The activities of sensing, processing, and responding are controlled by what?
* In the sensory cortex what body part is defined as the largest area?
* What disease is known for the degeneration of the myelin sheath?
* What is the gland called that controls metabolic rate?
* When you feel pain what neurotransmitter will be released?
* What is the gray matter of the brain known as?
* Brain waves are monitored by what instrument?
* David Wechsler and Alfred Binet are known for their work in testing
* Jean Piaget is the dominant name in the field of
* The best-known projective test for assessing personality is the Rorschach inkblot test. Another projective test is the

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