Psychology Concepts and Theories Quiz
Psychology Concepts and Theories Quiz
3. The type of reasoning which involves drawing general conclusions from specific
observations or evidence:
A) Deductive reasoning B) Syllogistic reasoning
C) Inductive reasoning D) Conditional reasoning
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
7. According to Lewin's Field Theory in the Cognitive Perspective, what is
considered as the key determinant of behavior?
A) Genetic predispositions B) Psychological field
C) Classical conditioning D) Unconscious conflicts
11. Behavioral and Emotional Disorders with onset in childhood and adolescence may
include conditions such as:
A) Specific Learning Disorders
B) Intellectual Disabilities
C) Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder
D) Autism Spectrum Disorders
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14. The primary focus of the PASS (Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, Successive)
model of intelligence proposed by Das and his colleagues is:
A) The role of creativity in intelligence
B) The interaction of multiple intelligences
C) Understanding cognitive processes in intelligence
D) Identifying specific abilities in intelligence
16. The personality traits associated with Type A personalities, according to health
psychology:
A) Laid-back and relaxed tendencies.
B) Competitive, time-urgent, and prone to hostility.
C) Introverted and reflective characteristics.
D) Nonchalant and indifferent attitudes.
17. Assertion (A): Cognitive dissonance theory explain the discomfort people feel
when their attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent
Reason (R): Discrepancy resolution explains this.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
20. The brain structure which is heavily involved in the physiological basis of
memory, particularly in the formation of new long-term memories?
A) Cerebellum B) Hypothalamus
C) Hippocampus D) Medulla oblongata
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21. According to the bounded rationality approach, what do decision-makers do when
faced with complex decisions?
A) They use algorithms to reach optimal solutions.
B) They rely on heuristics to simplify the decision process.
C) They collect all possible information before making a decision.
D) They seek advice from experts.
23. What is the name given to the method of analyzing the inter relations between the
members of a social group?
A) Sociometry B) Socio mapping
C) Socio plot D) Epistemology
24. "Education is what survives when what has been learnt has been forgotten." Who
said this?
A) Ivan Pavlov B) BF Skinner
C) Sigmund Freud D) Albert Bandura
25. In the context of group therapies, how does the therapeutic factor of universality
contribute to the healing process?
A) By emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual's experiences.
B) By highlighting the commonality of struggles and challenges among group
members.
C) By discouraging group members from sharing personal experiences.
D) By promoting competition among group members.
26. The primary goal of response elimination and extinction procedures in behavior
therapy is:
A) Reinforcing undesirable behaviors.
B) Encouraging the persistence of maladaptive behaviors.
C) Eliminating or reducing unwanted behaviors by removing reinforcement.
D) Introducing aversive stimuli to reinforce behavior.
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28. In contingency management, the central focus is:
A) Ignoring the consequences of behavior.
B) Manipulating internal thought processes.
C) Controlling environmental factors to influence behavior.
D) Promoting self-regulation.
29. The primary motivator of human behavior, according to Alfred Adler is:
A) Power and superiority
B) Collective unconscious
C) Inferiority and compensation
D) Oedipus complex
32. According to situational influence, what effect describes the tendency for
individuals to be less likely to provide help in an emergency situation when others
are present?
A) Bystander effect B) Reciprocity norm
C) Social exchange theory D) Diffusion of responsibility
33. The Eastern tradition which emphasizes the path of self-discipline, meditation,
and physical postures to achieve spiritual and physical well-being:
A) Buddhism B) Yoga C) Sufism D) Taoism
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36. Match List I with List II:
List I List II
a. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 1. Excessive preoccupation with a perceived
defect in physical appearance
b. Dissociative Identity Disorder 2. Recollection of distressing experiences
c. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 3. Multiple personalities or identities within
an individual
d. Body Dysmorphic Disorder 4. Recurrent, excessive worry about a variety
of topics
38. The phenomenon which refers to the persistence of one's initial beliefs, even in the
face of disconfirming evidence:
A) Confirmatory hypothesis testing
B) Perseverance of beliefs
C) The self-fulfilling prophecy
D) Stereotyping
40. The term which describes the tendency for group members to suppress dissenting
viewpoints for the sake of group harmony or conformity:
A) Group polarization B) Groupthink
C) Social facilitation D) Social loafing
42. Which factor is crucial in resolving conflicts and achieving mutually beneficial
outcomes through communication and compromise?
A) Group polarization B) Negotiation
C) Social impact theory D) Social facilitation
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43. According to Rollo May's Existential Perspective, the term for the fear of
experiencing one's own existence and making choices is:
A) Basic anxiety B) Existentialism
C) Neuroticism D) Existential dread
44. The term which refers to organized structures of knowledge about the self that
guide the processing of self-relevant information:
A) Self-discrepancies B) Self-schemas
C) Self-esteem D) Self-presentation
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
49. The law which states that smallest detectable difference for any intensity of a
stimulus is a constant function of the intensity of the stimulus:
A) Weber’s law B) Fechner’s law
C) Steven’s Power law D) Law of effect
50. The physiological structure which is closely associated with sustained attention?
A) Hippocampus B) Amygdala
C) Prefrontal cortex D) Cerebellum
51. In the context of creativity, what does "Big C" refer to?
A) Creative contributions at the individual level
B) Eminent contributions at the societal or cultural level
C) Creative thinking in small groups
D) Eminent thinking in controlled environments
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52. How does the concept of "psychoneuroendocrinology" contribute to the
understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and the endocrine
system in health?
A) It focuses solely on neurological aspects of health.
B) It explores the complex interactions between psychological processes, the
nervous system, and the endocrine system.
C) It ignores the impact of psychological factors on hormonal regulation.
D) It exclusively addresses the role of hormones in behavior.
53. According to homeostasis theory, what would motivate an individual to eat when
they are hungry?
A) The desire for pleasure
B) The need to reduce physiological imbalance
C) Cultural norms and social pressure
D) Instinctual behaviors
55. Assertion (A): Declarative memory is memory for facts and things
Reason (R): It is concerned with remembering ‘how’
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
57. In classical conditioning, what is the term for the initial learning phase where a
neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned
response?
A) One-shot learning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Conditioned emotional reaction
D) Acquisition
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58. The term for the automatic activation of stereotypes without the individual's
awareness or intent is:
A) Confirmation bias B) Implicit bias
C) In-group bias D) Actor-observer bias
62. According to Vygotsky, what is the term for the range of tasks that a learner can
perform with the help of a more knowledgeable person, but cannot perform
independently?
A) Discovery learning
B) Self-efficacy
C) Zone of Proximal Development
D) Expectancy theory
63. How does the Biological and Evolutionary perspective explain the role of genes in
behavior?
A) Genes have minimal impact on behavior
B) Genes interact with environmental factors to influence behavior
C) Genes solely determine behavior
D) Environmental factors override genetic influences
64. The term which describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal
factors and one's failures to external factors:
A) Confirmation bias B) Self - serving bias
C) Self-fulfilling prophecy D) Attribution biases
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65. What characterizes health-enhancing behavior, as opposed to health-
compromising behavior?
A) Health-enhancing behavior disregards psychological factors.
B) Health-compromising behavior exclusively focuses on social influences.
C) Health-enhancing behavior promotes overall wellbeing, while health-
compromising behavior poses risks to health.
D) Both behaviors have similar consequences on wellbeing.
66. In Henry Murray’s theory, the term used to describe a person's unique pattern of
needs, interests, and potential conflicts is:
A) Archetype B) Persona
C) Personology D) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
69. Among the listed personality assessment methods, which one relies on respondents
ranking a set of statements or items in relation to each other?
A) Q-sort B) Check-lists
C) Semantic differential D) Sociometry
70. The situational factor which can influence pro-social behavior by creating a
diffusion of responsibility among bystanders:
A) Social facilitation B) Pluralistic ignorance
C) Reciprocity principle D) Attachment theory
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72. Assertion (A): Thinking often involves the manipulation of images
Reason (R): Images are mental pictures of the world which are manipulated
during thought
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
73. The theory of perception which suggests that our brains construct perceptions by
combining information from multiple sensory modalities:
A) Direct perception B) Feature theory
C) Computational theory D) Prototype theory
75. Which component of memory tests assesses an individual's ability to recall past
experiences and personal events?
A) Semantic memory B) Episodic memory
C) Procedural memory D) Sensory memory
77. According to the need to belong theory, what is the psychological drive that
motivates individuals to form and maintain relationships with others?
A) Social facilitation B) Affiliation motive
C) Ostracism aversion D) Conformity pressure
78. The neurotransmitter which is often more linked to feelings of pleasure and
reward and plays a role in motivation and addiction:
A) Serotonin B) Dopamine
C) Norepinephrine D) GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
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79. Assertion (A): Emotions help us survive and adjust to changing conditions
Reason (R): Emotions are linked to many basic adaptive behaviours such as
attacking, fleeing, seeking comfort, helping others etc
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
80. How does the concept of locus of control influence health behaviors?
A) Internal locus of control is associated with a belief in personal control over
health outcomes, while external locus of control relies on external factors.
B) Both internal and external locus of control have no impact on health behaviors.
C) External locus of control is associated with personal control over health
outcomes, while internal locus of control relies on external factors.
D) Health locus of control is irrelevant to health behaviors.
81. The central concept of the Job Characteristics Model (JCM) in organizational
psychology:
A) Employee motivation is influenced by the interaction of core job dimensions.
B) Job satisfaction is primarily determined by external rewards.
C) Task significance is the most critical factor for job performance.
D) Job rotation is essential for employee engagement.
A) a-1,b-4,c-3,d-2 B) a-3,b-1,c-4,d-2
C) a-3, b-4,c-2, d-1 D) a-1,b-2,c-4,d-3
84. What phenomenon occurs when individuals exert less effort in a group setting
because their individual contributions are less noticeable?
A) Social facilitation B) Social loafing
C) Group polarization D) Groupthink
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85. The "ARAS" in the context of stress and arousal stands for:
A) Autonomic Response to Anxiety and Stress
B) Arousal Regulation and Adjustment System
C) Ascending Reticular Activating System
D) Anxiety Reduction and Adaptation Support
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
89. The term which refers to the phenomenon where individuals act in ways that
cause their expectations to come true:
A) Self-fulfilling prophecy B) Confirmation bias
C) Stereotype resistance D) Automatic stereotype activation
90. Assertion (A): People’s perceptions are not relative to their spoken language
Reason (R): Structure of a language affects a speaker’s worldview
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
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91. In the context of organizational behavior, what is the key distinction between
transformational and transactional leadership?
A) Transactional leadership focuses on individualized consideration, while
transformational leadership emphasizes contingent reward.
B) Transformational leadership emphasizes charisma and inspiration, while
transactional leadership relies on laissez-faire management.
C) Transactional leadership uses charisma to inspire followers, while
transformational leadership emphasizes contingent reward.
D) Transformational leadership inspires and motivates through vision, while
transactional leadership relies on rewards and punishments.
92. What is the main focus of the Working Memory model proposed by Baddeley and
Hitch?
A) The distinction between short-term and long-term memory
B) The role of consolidation in memory
C) The capacity limits of sensory memory
D) The active manipulation of information for cognitive tasks
95. In signal detection theory, what does a high hit rate and a low false alarm rate
indicate?
A) High sensitivity B) Low sensitivity
C) High specificity D) Low specificity
96. In Milgram's obedience study, what was the primary factor influencing
participants to administer potentially harmful shocks to others?
A) Presence of an authority figure
B) Group pressure
C) Fear of punishment
D) Personal beliefs
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97. How does stress inoculation differ from traditional relaxation techniques in
clinical settings?
A) Stress inoculation exclusively relies on cognitive strategies, while
relaxation techniques focus on physiological responses.
B) Relaxation techniques aim to expose individuals to stressors, while stress
inoculation focuses on minimizing stress exposure.
C) Stress inoculation prepares individuals to cope with anticipated stress
through cognitive-behavioral strategies.
D) Relaxation techniques solely target external stressors without addressing
cognitive processes.
100. The memory test which assesses a person's ability to repeat a sequence of digits in
the same order they were presented:
A) PGI memory test B) WMS memory test
C) Digit span test D) Memory recall test
101. Intrinsic motivation is best described as the motivation that arises from:
A) External rewards or incentives
B) Social approval and recognition
C) Personal enjoyment and satisfaction
D) Biological needs
102. The method developed by Likert for the construction of attitude scale was named
later by Bird as:
A) Method of equal appearing intervals
B) Method of summated ratings
C) Cumulative scale
D) Method of rank order
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103. The forgetting curve hypothesizes:
A) The incline in forgetting in time
B) The decline in forgetting in time
C) The incline in memory retention in time
D) The decline in memory retention in time
105. When a horoscope reader says ‘Something that you have been waiting for will
happen shortly, and you will feel more confident’ and you realize it is surprisingly
accurate. This is called:
A) Barnum effect B) Hindsight effect
C) Self-serving effect D) Self-fulfilling prophecy
106. The type of amnesia which is characterized by the inability to form new long-term
memories while retaining old ones:
A) Retrograde amnesia B) Anterograde amnesia
C) Infantile amnesia D) Dissociative amnesia
107. Knowledge of result, often used in behavior modification and learning contexts,
involves:
A) Providing individuals with feedback on their performance
B) Offering external rewards to motivate behavior
C) Encouraging intrinsic motivation through autonomy
D) Creating a sense of belongingness and love
109. What role does Positive Behavior Support (PBS) play in addressing problem
behavior in schools?
A) Punishing students for challenging behavior.
B) Ignoring problematic behaviors to avoid confrontation.
C) Focusing on proactive strategies to encourage positive social and
communication skills.
D) Eliminating all forms of discipline to create a lenient environment.
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110. How does hypnosis function as a therapeutic technique in clinical settings?
A) By inducing a state of awareness through suggestibility.
B) By suppressing the conscious mind entirely.
C) By relying on external substances to induce relaxation.
D) By promoting cognitive restructuring.
111. The concept of Personal Construct Theory in the Cognitive and Social Cognitive
Perspective was proposed by:
A) Albert Bandura B) George Kelly
C) Walter Mischel D) Julian Rotter
112. Which of the following cluster correctly defines the variables of Howard
Gardner’s multiple intelligence?
A) Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, Emotional intelligence, Intrapersonal
intelligence, Logical-mathematical intelligence, Musical intelligence,
Naturalistic intelligence, Verbal-linguistic intelligence, and Visual-spatial
intelligence
B) Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal
intelligence, Logical-mathematical intelligence, Musical intelligence,
Naturalistic intelligence, Verbal-linguistic intelligence, and Visual-spatial
intelligence
C) Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal
intelligence, Logical-mathematical intelligence, Musical intelligence,
Spiritual intelligence, Verbal-linguistic intelligence, and Visual-spatial
intelligence
D) Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, Interpersonal intelligence, Emotional
intelligence, Logical-mathematical intelligence, Musical intelligence,
Naturalistic intelligence, Verbal-linguistic intelligence, and Spiritual
intelligence
113. Margaret Mahler and John Bowlby are associated with which following aspect of
the Psychodynamic perspective?
A) Classical Psychoanalysis
B) Object relations and attachment theories
C) Neoanalytic theories
D) Personology
114. The effect that occurs because mood states can serve as effective retrieval cues:
A) Mood-congruence effect
B) Mood-incongruence effect
C) State-dependent memory
D) State-independent memory
115. The type of learning which is mostly associated with behavior modification:
A) Discovery learning B) Operant conditioning
C) Observational learning D) Latent learning
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116. The primary emphasis of systematic desensitization in behavior therapy is:
A) Gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing stimuli without relaxation
techniques.
B) Immediate confrontation of intense fears to promote rapid desensitization.
C) Combining relaxation with gradual exposure to feared stimuli to alleviate
anxiety.
D) Avoiding any exposure to anxiety-provoking situations.
118. Vivid recollections of personal experiences related to traumer or rare events is ------
memory.
A) Flash bulb B) Episodic
C) Semantic D) Traumatic
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