MCQ TEST
CH-1
Section A: Introduction and Meaning (1–10)
1. The term “psychology” is derived from which two Greek words?
a) Psyche and Logos
b) Psycho and Logy
c) Psy and Logic
d) Psych and Logos
2. Psychology is formally defined as the science of:
a) Personality and disorders
b) Behaviour and emotions
c) Mental processes, experiences, and behaviour
d) The human soul
3. The scientific study of internal mental processes, experiences, and behaviour is
called:
a) Sociology
b) Psychology
c) Biology
d) Anthropology
4. Which of the following is a mental process?
a) Sneezing
b) Running
c) Thinking
d) Yawning
5. Which is NOT a level at which psychological phenomena are studied?
a) Individual
b) Dyadic
c) Political
d) Group
6. Psychology is considered both a:
a) Social and physical science
b) Physical and life science
c) Natural and social science
d) Biological and philosophical science
7. The study of behaviour is considered scientific because:
a) It is based on personal experiences
b) It uses anecdotal evidence
c) It uses systematic and objective methods
d) It relies on supernatural explanations
8. Behaviour that is visible and observable is known as:
a) Covert behaviour
b) Internal behaviour
c) Overt behaviour
d) Non-verbal behaviour
9. Experiences in psychology are:
a) Always externally observable
b) Universal to all individuals
c) Subjective and internal
d) Easily measured
10.Reflex actions are examples of:
a) Complex responses
b) Learned behaviour
c) Conscious behaviour
d) Simple overt behaviour
Section B: Psychology as a Discipline (11–20)
11.Psychology is considered a young science because:
a) It is still unscientific
b) It was established in the 19th century
c) It studies only children
d) It is studied by young people
12.The first psychology laboratory was established by:
a) Freud
b) Skinner
c) Wundt
d) James
13.Psychology borrows methods from:
a) Political science only
b) Astrology
c) Biological and social sciences
d) Magic and religion
14.The Indian tradition emphasises psychological understanding through:
a) Experiments
b) Self-reflection
c) Astrology
d) Mind reading
15.Which interface is growing rapidly in modern psychology?
a) Astrology and Psychology
b) Psychology and Forensics
c) Neuroscience and Computer Science
d) Geography and Psychology
16.The cognitive approach sees the mind as:
a) A spirit
b) An emotion processor
c) A computer
d) A static entity
17.The aim of scientific psychology is to:
a) Prove theories through opinions
b) Provide common-sense interpretations
c) Predict and control behaviour
d) Rely on subjective views
18.Human behaviour in social sciences is explained through:
a) Brain scans
b) Only biological factors
c) Person-situation interactions
d) Historical analysis
19.In natural science, psychology aims to establish:
a) Myths and assumptions
b) Faith-based beliefs
c) Cause-effect relationships
d) Moral truths
20.Psychology as a social science deals with:
a) Only internal experiences
b) Behaviour in sociocultural contexts
c) Dreams and hallucinations only
d) Technology and tools
Section C: Evolution and Schools of Psychology (21–35)
21.Structuralism focuses on:
a) Future goals
b) Structure of consciousness
c) Dreams
d) Cultural norms
22.Who is associated with functionalism?
a) Wilhelm Wundt
b) John Dewey
c) William James
d) Sigmund Freud
23.Introspection was used to study:
a) Body reflexes
b) Conscious mental experiences
c) Learning only
d) Childhood memories
24.Gestalt psychology emphasises:
a) Group behaviour
b) Perception of wholes
c) Dream analysis
d) Rewards and punishments
25.“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is the core idea of:
a) Structuralism
b) Behaviourism
c) Gestalt psychology
d) Psychoanalysis
26.Behaviourism was founded by:
a) Carl Rogers
b) Ivan Pavlov
c) John Watson
d) Jean Piaget
27.Which approach focuses on observable and measurable behaviour?
a) Functionalism
b) Psychoanalysis
c) Behaviourism
d) Gestalt
28.Skinner is associated with:
a) Psychoanalysis
b) Functionalism
c) Behaviourism
d) Humanism
29.Sigmund Freud developed:
a) Structuralism
b) Gestalt psychology
c) Cognitive psychology
d) Psychoanalysis
30.Humanistic psychology emphasises:
a) Free will and personal growth
b) Punishment and reward
c) Brain activity
d) Social constraints
31.Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow are known for:
a) Psychoanalysis
b) Humanism
c) Behaviourism
d) Structuralism
32.Cognitive psychology studies:
a) Unconscious drives
b) Cultural patterns
c) Mental processes like memory and thinking
d) Brain injuries
33.Vygotsky believed that the mind is:
a) Biologically determined
b) Spiritually formed
c) Culturally constructed
d) Random in origin
34.Piaget focused on:
a) Language development
b) Social conformity
c) Constructivist learning
d) Medical treatment
35.The Indian contribution to psychology includes:
a) Early labs in Kolkata
b) Theories of unconscious
c) Western theories only
d) No contribution
Section D: Branches of Psychology (36–50)
36.The study of mental processes such as memory and perception is called:
a) Biological psychology
b) Cognitive psychology
c) Social psychology
d) Health psychology
37.Which branch studies brain-behaviour relationships?
a) Social psychology
b) Environmental psychology
c) Biological psychology
d) Sports psychology
38.Developmental psychology studies:
a) Cultural values
b) Changes over the lifespan
c) Reflexes
d) Dream analysis
39.Social psychology studies:
a) Hormonal changes
b) Interpersonal and group behaviour
c) Diet and health
d) Artistic creativity
40.Cultural psychology focuses on:
a) Cultural festivals
b) Illness in society
c) Influence of culture on behaviour
d) Genetics only
41.Environmental psychology examines:
a) DNA structure
b) Workplace pollution only
c) Human interaction with physical surroundings
d) Space travel
42.Health psychology relates to:
a) Physical fitness only
b) Curing illnesses with herbs
c) Mental factors influencing health
d) None of the above
43.The primary aim of clinical psychology is:
a) Urban planning
b) Treating psychological disorders
c) Career guidance
d) Social upliftment
44.Industrial/Organisational psychology deals with:
a) Workplace behaviour
b) Teaching methods
c) Social work
d) Political ideology
45.Which branch helps in learning processes and curriculum development?
a) Clinical psychology
b) Educational psychology
c) Social psychology
d) Neuropsychology
46.A psychiatrist differs from a clinical psychologist in that:
a) Psychiatrists do not use medication
b) Psychologists use surgery
c) Psychiatrists have medical degrees
d) Clinical psychologists study biology
47.Sports psychology is mainly concerned with:
a) Coaching techniques
b) Enhancing performance using motivation
c) Sports equipment
d) Injuries and accidents
48.Neuropsychology combines psychology with:
a) Law
b) Business
c) Neuroscience
d) Education
49.Aviation psychology is an example of:
a) Traditional psychology
b) Clinical therapy
c) An emerging branch
d) Social intervention
50.A psychologist working in HR is likely a(n):
a) Environmental psychologist
b) Industrial/Organisational psychologist
c) Clinical psychologist
d) Educational psychologist
Section E: Psychology and Other Disciplines & Applications (51–60)
51.Psychology shares its study of human behaviour with:
a) Only science subjects
b) No other discipline
c) Many disciplines including biology and sociology
d) Architecture only
52.Psychoneuroimmunology studies:
a) Social psychology and law
b) Stress and immune function
c) Reflexes and actions
d) Sensory systems
53.Common sense explanations are:
a) Reliable and accurate
b) Predictive
c) Based on hindsight
d) Always scientifically proven
54.Media psychology is concerned with:
a) Conducting crime investigations
b) Performing surgeries
c) Communication and public opinion
d) Producing films
55.Which Nobel laureate applied game theory to conflict resolution?
a) D. Kahneman
b) H. Simon
c) T. Schelling
d) I. Pavlov
56.Law and psychology intersect in studying:
a) Environmental sustainability
b) Jury decisions and witness memory
c) Artistic creativity
d) School curriculum
57.In the Indian context, the phase of indigenisation of psychology began in the:
a) 1940s
b) 1960s
c) 1970s
d) 1990s
58.The earliest psychological laboratory in India was set up in:
a) University of Allahabad
b) University of Patna
c) Calcutta University
d) Mysore University
59.One major contribution of Indian psychology is its emphasis on:
a) Western methods
b) Technological integration
c) Self-reflection and consciousness
d) Environmental concerns
60.Which of the following is an application of psychology in daily life?
a) Cooking better
b) Performing magic tricks
c) Improving memory and decision-making
d) Reading horoscopes
