CUET-PG Psychology MCQs

1. Introduction to Psychology

​ 1.​ Who is considered the father of psychology?

a) Sigmund Freud

b) Wilhelm Wundt

c) John Watson

d) B.F. Skinner

Answer: b) Wilhelm Wundt

​ 2.​ Which of the following best defines psychology?

a) The study of human behavior and mental processes

b) The study of supernatural phenomena

c) The study of social structures

d) The study of physical health

Answer: a) The study of human behavior and mental processes

​ 3.​ Psychology as a scientific discipline began in which year?

a) 1776

b) 1879

c) 1901

d) 1923

Answer: b) 1879

​ 4.​ Which branch of psychology focuses on how people adapt to their environments?

a) Structuralism

b) Functionalism
c) Behaviorism

d) Psychoanalysis

Answer: b) Functionalism

​ 5.​ The scientific method in psychology relies on:

a) Speculation and intuition

b) Empirical evidence and systematic observation

c) Tradition and folklore

d) Personal beliefs

Answer: b) Empirical evidence and systematic observation

2. History of Psychology

​ 6.​ Who established the first psychology laboratory?

a) William James

b) Wilhelm Wundt

c) Sigmund Freud

d) Ivan Pavlov

Answer: b) Wilhelm Wundt

​ 7.​ The theory of psychoanalysis was proposed by:

a) Carl Jung

b) Sigmund Freud

c) Erik Erikson

d) Alfred Adler

Answer: b) Sigmund Freud

​ 8.​ The idea that psychology should be based only on observable behavior is known
as:

a) Functionalism
b) Behaviorism

c) Gestalt psychology

d) Humanism

Answer: b) Behaviorism

​ 9.​ Who among the following is NOT associated with behaviorism?

a) John Watson

b) B.F. Skinner

c) Ivan Pavlov

d) Carl Rogers

Answer: d) Carl Rogers

​ 10.​ Gestalt psychology focuses on:

a) The role of the unconscious mind

b) The whole experience rather than individual parts

c) Behavioral reinforcement

d) Cognitive distortions

Answer: b) The whole experience rather than individual parts

3. Schools of Psychology

​ 11.​ Which school of psychology was concerned with breaking down mental
processes into basic components?

a) Structuralism

b) Functionalism

c) Psychoanalysis

d) Behaviorism

Answer: a) Structuralism

​ 12.​ The humanistic approach in psychology emphasizes:

a) Free will and personal growth

b) Unconscious motives

c) Classical conditioning

d) Cognitive distortions

Answer: a) Free will and personal growth

​ 13.​ Cognitive psychology primarily studies:

a) Mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving

b) Social interactions and group behavior

c) The role of instincts in human behavior

d) Chemical imbalances in the brain

Answer: a) Mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving

​ 14.​ B.F. Skinner is most closely associated with:

a) Operant conditioning

b) Classical conditioning

c) Gestalt psychology

d) Structuralism

Answer: a) Operant conditioning

​ 15.​ Which school of psychology is based on the idea that unconscious conflicts
shape behavior?

a) Psychoanalysis

b) Behaviorism

c) Humanism

d) Cognitive psychology

Answer: a) Psychoanalysis

Here’s the next batch of 50 MCQs, continuing from where we left off.
CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 2: 51-100)

4. Biological Bases of Behavior

​ 51.​ Which part of the brain is responsible for higher-order thinking and
decision-making?

a) Cerebellum

b) Frontal lobe

c) Medulla oblongata

d) Amygdala

Answer: b) Frontal lobe

​ 52.​ The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions is the:

a) Somatic nervous system

b) Autonomic nervous system

c) Central nervous system

d) Peripheral nervous system

Answer: b) Autonomic nervous system

​ 53.​ The left hemisphere of the brain is primarily associated with:

a) Creativity and spatial ability

b) Language and logical thinking

c) Emotional regulation

d) Reflex actions

Answer: b) Language and logical thinking

​ 54.​ Neurotransmitters are:

a) Electrical signals in the brain

b) Chemical messengers in the nervous system

c) Hormones produced by the pituitary gland

d) DNA molecules in neurons

Answer: b) Chemical messengers in the nervous system

​ 55.​ Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation?

a) Dopamine

b) Serotonin

c) Acetylcholine

d) GABA

Answer: b) Serotonin

​ 56.​ Damage to the hippocampus would most likely result in problems with:

a) Balance and coordination

b) Memory formation

c) Emotional regulation

d) Vision processing

Answer: b) Memory formation

​ 57.​ The “fight-or-flight” response is triggered by the:

a) Parasympathetic nervous system

b) Sympathetic nervous system

c) Somatic nervous system

d) Endocrine system

Answer: b) Sympathetic nervous system

​ 58.​ Which brain structure is responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, and body
temperature?

a) Hippocampus

b) Hypothalamus

c) Thalamus
d) Amygdala

Answer: b) Hypothalamus

​ 59.​ Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?

a) Axon

b) Dendrites

c) Synapse

d) Myelin sheath

Answer: b) Dendrites

​ 60.​ The corpus callosum connects:

a) The spinal cord and the brain

b) The left and right hemispheres of the brain

c) The thalamus and hypothalamus

d) The frontal and temporal lobes

Answer: b) The left and right hemispheres of the brain

5. Learning and Memory

​ 61.​ Classical conditioning was first studied by:

a) B.F. Skinner

b) Ivan Pavlov

c) John Watson

d) Edward Thorndike

Answer: b) Ivan Pavlov

​ 62.​ In classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) naturally elicits:

a) A learned response

b) A conditioned response
c) An unconditioned response

d) No response

Answer: c) An unconditioned response

​ 63.​ Operant conditioning involves learning through:

a) Imitation

b) Rewards and punishments

c) Insight

d) Classical association

Answer: b) Rewards and punishments

​ 64.​ The law of effect, which states that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are
strengthened, was proposed by:

a) Ivan Pavlov

b) Edward Thorndike

c) John Watson

d) Albert Bandura

Answer: b) Edward Thorndike

​ 65.​ A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again is called a:

a) Reinforcer

b) Punisher

c) Neutral stimulus

d) Conditioned response

Answer: a) Reinforcer

​ 66.​ Which type of reinforcement schedule delivers a reward after an unpredictable

number of responses?

a) Fixed ratio
b) Fixed interval

c) Variable ratio

d) Variable interval

Answer: c) Variable ratio

​ 67.​ Memory consolidation primarily occurs during:

a) REM sleep

b) Deep sleep

c) Light sleep

d) Awake state

Answer: a) REM sleep

​ 68.​ The inability to retrieve old memories due to new learning is called:

a) Retroactive interference

b) Proactive interference

c) Amnesia

d) Memory decay

Answer: a) Retroactive interference

​ 69.​ The three stages of memory processing are:

a) Encoding, storage, retrieval

b) Attention, perception, cognition

c) Sensation, memory, thought

d) Learning, reinforcement, forgetting

Answer: a) Encoding, storage, retrieval

​ 70.​ The hippocampus is critical for:

a) Muscle movement
b) Memory formation

c) Emotional control

d) Reflex actions

Answer: b) Memory formation

6. Sensation and Perception

​ 71.​ The process by which sensory receptors convert stimuli into neural impulses is
called:

a) Transduction

b) Perception

c) Adaptation

d) Sensation

Answer: a) Transduction

​ 72.​ The blind spot in the human eye is caused by:

a) Lack of cones in the periphery

b) The optic nerve leaving the retina

c) Damage to the lens

d) The absence of rods in the fovea

Answer: b) The optic nerve leaving the retina

​ 73.​ The ability to perceive depth using both eyes is called:

a) Monocular vision

b) Binocular depth perception

c) Retinal disparity

d) Selective attention

Answer: b) Binocular depth perception

​ 74.​ The smallest amount of stimulus that can be detected 50% of the time is called
the:

a) Just noticeable difference

b) Absolute threshold

c) Sensory adaptation

d) Weber’s Law

Answer: b) Absolute threshold

​ 75.​ The Gestalt principle that explains why we perceive objects as whole even when
parts are missing is:

a) Similarity

b) Closure

c) Proximity

d) Continuity

Answer: b) Closure

Here’s the next batch of 50 MCQs, continuing from where we left off.

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 3: 101-150)

7. Emotion and Motivation

​ 101.​ Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and emotional
experience occur simultaneously?

a) James-Lange theory

b) Cannon-Bard theory

c) Schachter-Singer theory

d) Cognitive appraisal theory

Answer: b) Cannon-Bard theory

​ 102.​ According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need must be fulfilled first?

a) Self-actualization
b) Esteem needs

c) Physiological needs

d) Love and belonging

Answer: c) Physiological needs

​ 103.​ The part of the brain most associated with processing emotions is the:

a) Cerebellum

b) Amygdala

c) Hippocampus

d) Frontal lobe

Answer: b) Amygdala

​ 104.​ The Yerkes-Dodson law states that:

a) High arousal improves performance in all tasks

b) Moderate arousal leads to optimal performance

c) Low arousal enhances learning

d) No arousal is necessary for performance

Answer: b) Moderate arousal leads to optimal performance

​ 105.​ Which of the following is an extrinsic motivator?

a) Passion for painting

b) Desire to learn a new skill

c) Receiving a paycheck

d) Personal satisfaction from completing a task

Answer: c) Receiving a paycheck

​ 106.​ Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory of emotion emphasizes:

a) Cognitive labeling and physiological arousal

b) The role of the thalamus in emotion

c) That emotions occur without physiological arousal

d) That emotions are purely biological

Answer: a) Cognitive labeling and physiological arousal

​ 107.​ The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that:

a) Facial expressions can influence emotions

b) Emotions are learned through social interactions

c) Physiological arousal is unnecessary for emotion

d) Culture shapes emotional responses

Answer: a) Facial expressions can influence emotions

​ 108.​ The neurotransmitter most closely linked with pleasure and reward is:

a) Dopamine

b) Serotonin

c) Acetylcholine

d) GABA

Answer: a) Dopamine

​ 109.​ A person who engages in an activity purely for personal satisfaction is

demonstrating:

a) Intrinsic motivation

b) Extrinsic motivation

c) Operant conditioning

d) Learned helplessness

Answer: a) Intrinsic motivation

​ 110.​ The term “homeostasis” in motivation refers to:

a) The body’s tendency to maintain a balanced internal state

b) The drive to seek external rewards

c) The process of emotional regulation

d) The need for social belonging

Answer: a) The body’s tendency to maintain a balanced internal state

8. Intelligence

​ 111.​ Who developed the first intelligence test?

a) Alfred Binet

b) Charles Spearman

c) Howard Gardner

d) Robert Sternberg

Answer: a) Alfred Binet

​ 112.​ Spearman’s theory of intelligence proposed the existence of:

a) Multiple intelligences

b) General intelligence (g factor)

c) Emotional intelligence

d) Fluid intelligence only

Answer: b) General intelligence (g factor)

​ 113.​ The ability to solve novel problems and adapt to new situations is referred to as:

a) Crystallized intelligence

b) Fluid intelligence

c) Emotional intelligence

d) Social intelligence

Answer: b) Fluid intelligence

​ 114.​ According to Howard Gardner, which of the following is NOT one of the multiple
intelligences?
a) Linguistic intelligence

b) Musical intelligence

c) Emotional intelligence

d) Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Answer: c) Emotional intelligence

​ 115.​ The Stanford-Binet IQ test is based on:

a) Mental age and chronological age

b) Reaction time and memory tests

c) Personality traits

d) Social behaviors

Answer: a) Mental age and chronological age

​ 116.​ Emotional intelligence was popularized by:

a) Daniel Goleman

b) B.F. Skinner

c) Jean Piaget

d) Noam Chomsky

Answer: a) Daniel Goleman

​ 117.​ Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence includes:

a) Analytical, creative, and practical intelligence

b) Logical, verbal, and spatial intelligence

c) Emotional, social, and intrapersonal intelligence

d) Linguistic, musical, and bodily intelligence

Answer: a) Analytical, creative, and practical intelligence

​ 118.​ IQ scores are typically distributed:

a) Normally (bell curve)

b) Linearly

c) Randomly

d) Skewed to the right

Answer: a) Normally (bell curve)

​ 119.​ A person with high interpersonal intelligence would excel in:

a) Solving mathematical problems

b) Understanding others’ emotions

c) Playing musical instruments

d) Writing essays

Answer: b) Understanding others’ emotions

​ 120.​ Which intelligence test is commonly used for adults?

a) Stanford-Binet

b) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

c) Raven’s Progressive Matrices

d) Miller Analogies Test

Answer: b) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

9. Personality

​ 121.​ The “Big Five” personality traits include all of the following EXCEPT:

a) Openness

b) Neuroticism

c) Psychoticism

d) Conscientiousness

Answer: c) Psychoticism
​ 122.​ Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality includes which three components?

a) Id, ego, and superego

b) Conscious, subconscious, unconscious

c) Sensory, motor, and cognitive

d) Personal, collective, and ego

Answer: a) Id, ego, and superego

​ 123.​ Carl Jung’s concept of the “collective unconscious” refers to:

a) Shared cultural knowledge

b) Universal archetypes inherited from ancestors

c) Learned behaviors from childhood

d) The preconscious mind

Answer: b) Universal archetypes inherited from ancestors

​ 124.​ The Rorschach inkblot test is an example of:

a) A projective test

b) A self-report inventory

c) A structured interview

d) A physiological measure

Answer: a) A projective test

​ 125.​ According to Albert Bandura, personality is influenced by:

a) Genetics alone

b) Observational learning and social experiences

c) Instincts and biological drives

d) Unconscious desires

Answer: b) Observational learning and social experiences

​ 126.​ A person high in extraversion is likely to be:

a) Reserved and quiet

b) Outgoing and sociable

c) Anxious and nervous

d) Detail-oriented

Answer: b) Outgoing and sociable

​ 127.​ The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is primarily used for:

a) Intelligence testing

b) Clinical personality assessment

c) Cognitive ability testing

d) Measuring creativity

Answer: b) Clinical personality assessment

​ 128.​ Which psychologist is most associated with humanistic theories of personality?

a) Carl Rogers

b) Sigmund Freud

c) Hans Eysenck

d) B.F. Skinner

Answer: a) Carl Rogers

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 4: 151-200)

10. Psychological Testing

​ 151.​ Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good psychological test?

a) Reliability

b) Validity

c) Subjectivity
d) Standardization

Answer: c) Subjectivity

​ 152.​ Reliability refers to:

a) Whether a test measures what it claims to measure

b) The consistency of test results over time

c) The fairness of a test across different groups

d) The number of items in a test

Answer: b) The consistency of test results over time

​ 153.​ A test is considered valid if it:

a) Produces consistent results

b) Measures what it is intended to measure

c) Is influenced by the test-taker’s emotions

d) Can be completed quickly

Answer: b) Measures what it is intended to measure

​ 154.​ Standardization in psychological testing ensures that:

a) Different individuals receive different test versions

b) The testing environment and procedures are the same for all test-takers

c) The test is flexible in interpretation

d) Only experts can administer the test

Answer: b) The testing environment and procedures are the same for all test-takers

​ 155.​ Which type of reliability measures how well a test’s results remain stable over
time?

a) Test-retest reliability

b) Internal consistency reliability

c) Inter-rater reliability
d) Face validity

Answer: a) Test-retest reliability

​ 156.​ Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

a) MMPI

b) Rorschach Inkblot Test

c) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test

d) WAIS

Answer: b) Rorschach Inkblot Test

​ 157.​ Which type of validity examines whether a test appears to measure what it
claims?

a) Criterion validity

b) Face validity

c) Construct validity

d) Content validity

Answer: b) Face validity

​ 158.​ A psychological test measuring depression should NOT be significantly affected

by changes in mood on a given day. This reflects:

a) Low reliability

b) High validity

c) High reliability

d) Low standardization

Answer: c) High reliability

​ 159.​ The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) measures:

a) Personality traits

b) Emotional intelligence
c) Cognitive ability

d) Leadership skills

Answer: c) Cognitive ability

​ 160.​ The term “norms” in psychological testing refers to:

a) Ethical guidelines for test administration

b) Rules for calculating scores

c) The average scores of a defined population

d) The highest possible test score

Answer: c) The average scores of a defined population

11. Life-span Development

​ 161.​ Who proposed the psychosocial stages of development?

a) Sigmund Freud

b) Erik Erikson

c) Jean Piaget

d) Lawrence Kohlberg

Answer: b) Erik Erikson

​ 162.​ According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development involves object

permanence?

a) Sensorimotor

b) Preoperational

c) Concrete operational

d) Formal operational

Answer: a) Sensorimotor

​ 163.​ The concept of “identity crisis” is associated with:

a) Jean Piaget
b) Erik Erikson

c) Sigmund Freud

d) Lev Vygotsky

Answer: b) Erik Erikson

​ 164.​ In which of Piaget’s stages do children develop logical thinking?

a) Sensorimotor

b) Preoperational

c) Concrete operational

d) Formal operational

Answer: c) Concrete operational

​ 165.​ A child who believes that inanimate objects have human-like qualities is
displaying:

a) Egocentrism

b) Animism

c) Conservation

d) Reversibility

Answer: b) Animism

​ 166.​ Kohlberg’s theory of moral development includes which three levels?

a) Preconventional, conventional, postconventional

b) Childhood, adolescence, adulthood

c) Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational

d) Trust, autonomy, initiative

Answer: a) Preconventional, conventional, postconventional

​ 167.​ The “zone of proximal development” was proposed by:

a) Piaget
b) Vygotsky

c) Erikson

d) Kohlberg

Answer: b) Vygotsky

​ 168.​ Adolescence is typically characterized by:

a) Concrete thinking

b) Increased abstract reasoning

c) Inability to solve problems

d) Lack of emotional regulation

Answer: b) Increased abstract reasoning

​ 169.​ What is the primary challenge of Erikson’s stage of “intimacy vs. isolation”?

a) Developing trust in infancy

b) Forming meaningful adult relationships

c) Establishing independence from parents

d) Developing a sense of competence

Answer: b) Forming meaningful adult relationships

​ 170.​ According to Kubler-Ross, the five stages of grief include:

a) Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

b) Fear, regret, anger, bargaining, peace

c) Anxiety, sadness, hope, despair, relief

d) Joy, grief, acceptance, resilience, change

Answer: a) Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

12. Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

​ 171.​ Which of the following is a mood disorder?

a) Schizophrenia

b) Bipolar disorder

c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

d) Antisocial personality disorder

Answer: b) Bipolar disorder

​ 172.​ The term “psychosis” refers to:

a) Severe distortions in reality perception

b) Mild anxiety disorders

c) Attention deficit disorders

d) Personality disorders

Answer: a) Severe distortions in reality perception

​ 173.​ A common symptom of schizophrenia is:

a) Panic attacks

b) Hallucinations

c) Compulsions

d) Phobias

Answer: b) Hallucinations

​ 174.​ The most common treatment for major depressive disorder is:

a) Antipsychotic medication

b) Antidepressants and therapy

c) Stimulants

d) Psychoanalysis only

Answer: b) Antidepressants and therapy

​ 175.​ Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by:

a) Mood swings

b) Hallucinations

c) Persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

d) Inability to experience pleasure

Answer: c) Persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

​ 176.​ A phobia is classified as a:

a) Mood disorder

b) Anxiety disorder

c) Personality disorder

d) Dissociative disorder

Answer: b) Anxiety disorder

​ 177.​ Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly triggered by:

a) Lack of sleep

b) Traumatic events

c) Genetic factors

d) Childhood attachment issues

Answer: b) Traumatic events

​ 178.​ Which disorder involves alternating periods of extreme euphoria and deep
depression?

a) Bipolar disorder

b) Schizophrenia

c) Generalized anxiety disorder

d) OCD

Answer: a) Bipolar disorder

​ 179.​ A key feature of antisocial personality disorder is:

a) Avoidance of social interactions

b) Lack of empathy and disregard for others

c) Extreme mood swings

d) Excessive worry

Answer: b) Lack of empathy and disregard for others

​ 180.​ Which therapy technique focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns?

a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

b) Psychoanalysis

c) Humanistic therapy

d) Group therapy

Answer: a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

This brings us to 200 MCQs. I will continue posting in batches until we reach 500. Stay tuned!

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 5: 201-250)

12. Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (Continued)

​ 201.​ The diathesis-stress model suggests that mental disorders develop due to:

a) Purely genetic causes

b) Environmental influences only

c) An interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental stressors

d) Poor coping strategies

Answer: c) An interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental stressors

​ 202.​ The term “negative symptoms” in schizophrenia refers to:

a) Hallucinations and delusions

b) Emotional blunting and lack of motivation

c) Disorganized speech
d) Violent behavior

Answer: b) Emotional blunting and lack of motivation

​ 203.​ Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with schizophrenia?

a) Dopamine

b) Serotonin

c) Acetylcholine

d) GABA

Answer: a) Dopamine

​ 204.​ Dissociative identity disorder was previously known as:

a) Schizophrenia

b) Multiple personality disorder

c) Bipolar disorder

d) Generalized anxiety disorder

Answer: b) Multiple personality disorder

​ 205.​ A person with persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) experiences:

a) Intense mood swings

b) Chronic, low-level depression for at least two years

c) Sudden, unexplained bursts of energy

d) Delusions and hallucinations

Answer: b) Chronic, low-level depression for at least two years

​ 206.​ Which personality disorder is characterized by an extreme fear of abandonment

and unstable relationships?

a) Narcissistic personality disorder

b) Borderline personality disorder

c) Schizoid personality disorder

d) Histrionic personality disorder

Answer: b) Borderline personality disorder

​ 207.​ What is the primary characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

a) Recurrent panic attacks

b) Persistent, excessive worry about multiple life areas

c) Intense fear of a specific object or situation

d) Sudden loss of motor function

Answer: b) Persistent, excessive worry about multiple life areas

​ 208.​ Which disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of depression and

mania?

a) Major depressive disorder

b) Bipolar disorder

c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

d) Schizophrenia

Answer: b) Bipolar disorder

​ 209.​ Psychodynamic therapy focuses on:

a) Changing maladaptive thought patterns

b) Exploring unconscious conflicts from childhood

c) Using reinforcement to shape behavior

d) Teaching relaxation techniques

Answer: b) Exploring unconscious conflicts from childhood

​ 210.​ A therapist using exposure therapy is most likely treating a patient with:

a) Schizophrenia

b) PTSD or phobia

c) Narcissistic personality disorder

d) Borderline personality disorder

Answer: b) PTSD or phobia

​ 211.​ Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with mood regulation and
depression?

a) Dopamine

b) Serotonin

c) Glutamate

d) Epinephrine

Answer: b) Serotonin

​ 212.​ Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is primarily used to treat:

a) Anxiety disorders

b) Severe depression and treatment-resistant cases

c) Phobias

d) Personality disorders

Answer: b) Severe depression and treatment-resistant cases

​ 213.​ Which anxiety disorder is characterized by sudden and intense episodes of fear
without a specific trigger?

a) Generalized anxiety disorder

b) Panic disorder

c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

d) Social anxiety disorder

Answer: b) Panic disorder

​ 214.​ The most common type of hallucination in schizophrenia is:

a) Visual

b) Auditory
c) Tactile

d) Olfactory

Answer: b) Auditory

​ 215.​ A person with antisocial personality disorder is likely to:

a) Show excessive anxiety in social situations

b) Disregard others’ rights and act impulsively

c) Experience intense emotional instability

d) Have frequent panic attacks

Answer: b) Disregard others’ rights and act impulsively

​ 216.​ Which therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors?

a) Psychoanalysis

b) Humanistic therapy

c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

d) Psychodynamic therapy

Answer: c) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

​ 217.​ Which disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with physical symptoms that

have no medical cause?

a) Generalized anxiety disorder

b) Somatic symptom disorder

c) Schizophrenia

d) Panic disorder

Answer: b) Somatic symptom disorder

​ 218.​ The placebo effect refers to:

a) A drug’s ability to cure symptoms

b) Improvement due to belief in treatment rather than actual effect

c) A side effect of medications

d) Resistance to treatment

Answer: b) Improvement due to belief in treatment rather than actual effect

​ 219.​ A person experiencing an episode of mania is likely to exhibit:

a) Extreme sadness and hopelessness

b) Increased energy, impulsivity, and euphoria

c) Obsessive-compulsive behaviors

d) Paranoia and delusions

Answer: b) Increased energy, impulsivity, and euphoria

​ 220.​ Which type of schizophrenia involves severe motor disturbances, such as

immobility or excessive movement?

a) Paranoid schizophrenia

b) Catatonic schizophrenia

c) Disorganized schizophrenia

d) Residual schizophrenia

Answer: b) Catatonic schizophrenia

​ 221.​ The “dopamine hypothesis” of schizophrenia suggests that:

a) Excess dopamine activity contributes to symptoms

b) Too little dopamine causes hallucinations

c) Schizophrenia is caused by serotonin imbalance

d) Low GABA levels cause delusions

Answer: a) Excess dopamine activity contributes to symptoms

​ 222.​ Which of the following is a mood stabilizer commonly used to treat bipolar
disorder?

a) Prozac
b) Lithium

c) Xanax

d) Risperidone

Answer: b) Lithium

​ 223.​ The term “positive symptoms” in schizophrenia refers to:

a) Emotional numbness and lack of motivation

b) Delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking

c) A high level of positive emotions

d) Absence of psychotic features

Answer: b) Delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking

​ 224.​ Which of the following is an example of a delusion?

a) Hearing voices

b) Believing one is a famous historical figure

c) Seeing nonexistent people

d) Feeling bugs crawling on the skin

Answer: b) Believing one is a famous historical figure

​ 225.​ What is the primary goal of psychoanalysis?

a) To correct irrational thoughts

b) To bring unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness

c) To improve social skills

d) To teach relaxation techniques

Answer: b) To bring unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness

​ 226.​ Which type of psychotherapy was developed by Carl Rogers?

a) Psychoanalysis
b) Cognitive therapy

c) Client-centered therapy

d) Behavioral therapy

Answer: c) Client-centered therapy

​ 227.​ In behavior therapy, systematic desensitization is used to treat:

a) Schizophrenia

b) Phobias

c) Bipolar disorder

d) Personality disorders

Answer: b) Phobias

​ 228.​ The primary treatment approach for PTSD is:

a) Exposure therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy

b) Electroconvulsive therapy

c) Psychoanalysis

d) Antipsychotic medication

Answer: a) Exposure therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy

This brings us to 250 MCQs. I’ll continue posting more until we reach 500. Stay tuned!

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 6: 251-300)

13. Statistics for Psychology

​ 251.​ In psychological research, statistics are used to:

a) Prove a hypothesis is correct

b) Organize, summarize, and interpret data

c) Avoid conducting experiments

d) Ensure all participants receive the same treatment

Answer: b) Organize, summarize, and interpret data

​ 252.​ The most commonly used measure of central tendency is:

a) Mode

b) Median

c) Mean

d) Range

Answer: c) Mean

​ 253.​ The standard deviation measures:

a) The average score in a dataset

b) The spread of scores around the mean

c) The most frequently occurring score

d) The correlation between two variables

Answer: b) The spread of scores around the mean

​ 254.​ Which of the following is NOT a measure of variability?

a) Range

b) Standard deviation

c) Mean

d) Variance

Answer: c) Mean

​ 255.​ If a dataset has extreme scores, which measure of central tendency is most
appropriate?

a) Mean

b) Median

c) Mode

d) Standard deviation
Answer: b) Median

​ 256.​ The normal distribution is also known as:

a) Skewed distribution

b) Bell curve

c) Rectangular distribution

d) Bimodal distribution

Answer: b) Bell curve

​ 257.​ In a normal distribution, what percentage of data falls within one standard
deviation of the mean?

a) 50%

b) 68%

c) 95%

d) 99.7%

Answer: b) 68%

​ 258.​ A positively skewed distribution has a tail that extends:

a) To the left

b) To the right

c) In both directions

d) Symmetrically

Answer: b) To the right

​ 259.​ Which of the following correlations indicates the strongest relationship?

a) +0.30

b) -0.75

c) +0.50

d) -0.20
Answer: b) -0.75

​ 260.​ The null hypothesis in research states that:

a) There is a significant relationship between variables

b) There is no effect or relationship between variables

c) The research question is invalid

d) The hypothesis must always be correct

Answer: b) There is no effect or relationship between variables

​ 261.​ The p-value in hypothesis testing represents:

a) The probability of obtaining results if the null hypothesis is true

b) The exact number of participants in the study

c) The correlation coefficient

d) The standard deviation

Answer: a) The probability of obtaining results if the null hypothesis is true

​ 262.​ In psychology, a p-value of less than 0.05 is considered:

a) Statistically significant

b) A weak correlation

c) An error in calculation

d) A measure of central tendency

Answer: a) Statistically significant

​ 263.​ A Type I error occurs when:

a) The null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected

b) The null hypothesis is incorrectly accepted

c) Sample size is too small

d) The study lacks validity

Answer: a) The null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected

​ 264.​ A Type II error occurs when:

a) The null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected

b) A true effect is missed (failure to reject the null hypothesis when it is false)

c) The researcher manipulates the data

d) The p-value is too high

Answer: b) A true effect is missed (failure to reject the null hypothesis when it is false)

​ 265.​ The independent variable in an experiment is:

a) The variable that is manipulated

b) The variable that is measured

c) The variable that remains constant

d) The participant’s response

Answer: a) The variable that is manipulated

​ 266.​ The dependent variable in an experiment is:

a) The variable that is manipulated

b) The variable that is measured

c) The control group

d) The researcher’s hypothesis

Answer: b) The variable that is measured

​ 267.​ The correlation coefficient ranges from:

a) 0 to 1

b) -1 to +1

c) -100 to +100

d) 0 to 10
Answer: b) -1 to +1

​ 268.​ In a double-blind experiment:

a) Only the participants are unaware of the treatment

b) Both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of the treatment

c) The researchers intentionally bias the study

d) The hypothesis is tested twice

Answer: b) Both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of the treatment

​ 269.​ Which type of research design allows researchers to infer cause-and-effect

relationships?

a) Correlational

b) Experimental

c) Observational

d) Case study

Answer: b) Experimental

​ 270.​ Which statistical test is used to compare means between two groups?

a) Chi-square test

b) t-test

c) Pearson’s correlation

d) Regression analysis

Answer: b) t-test

​ 271.​ An ANOVA test is used to:

a) Compare means of more than two groups

b) Measure relationships between two variables

c) Predict future trends

d) Calculate standard deviation

Answer: a) Compare means of more than two groups

​ 272.​ Which type of scale consists of categories without any numerical value?

a) Nominal

b) Ordinal

c) Interval

d) Ratio

Answer: a) Nominal

​ 273.​ A Likert scale typically measures:

a) Reaction time

b) Attitudes and opinions

c) Body temperature

d) Standard deviation

Answer: b) Attitudes and opinions

​ 274.​ What does a p-value of 0.01 indicate?

a) There is a 1% chance that the results are due to chance

b) There is a 99% chance the results are invalid

c) The null hypothesis is always true

d) The sample size is too small

Answer: a) There is a 1% chance that the results are due to chance

​ 275.​ In statistical terms, “N” represents:

a) The sample mean

b) The total number of participants in a study

c) The normal distribution

d) The null hypothesis

Answer: b) The total number of participants in a study

​ 276.​ Inferential statistics allow researchers to:

a) Summarize data

b) Make generalizations about a population based on a sample

c) Report only descriptive measures

d) Avoid using statistical tests

Answer: b) Make generalizations about a population based on a sample

​ 277.​ Which graphical representation is most suitable for showing frequency

distributions?

a) Bar graph

b) Histogram

c) Scatterplot

d) Line graph

Answer: b) Histogram

​ 278.​ A researcher finds a correlation of -0.85 between stress and sleep quality. This
means:

a) Higher stress is strongly associated with lower sleep quality

b) Stress and sleep quality are not related

c) More stress leads to better sleep

d) The variables are unrelated

Answer: a) Higher stress is strongly associated with lower sleep quality

​ 279.​ What is a key characteristic of a ratio scale?

a) It has an absolute zero point

b) It uses categorical labels

c) It only ranks data

d) It lacks equal intervals

Answer: a) It has an absolute zero point

​ 280.​ A study with high external validity means that:

a) The results can be generalized to other populations

b) The study is flawed

c) The data lacks reliability

d) The results only apply to the sample used

Answer: a) The results can be generalized to other populations

This brings us to 300 MCQs. I’ll continue posting until we reach 500. Stay tuned!

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 7: 301-350)

Statistics for Psychology (Continued)

​ 301.​ Which type of error occurs when a researcher falsely concludes that there is no
effect when there actually is one?

a) Type I error

b) Type II error

c) Sampling error

d) Standard error

Answer: b) Type II error

​ 302.​ If a researcher wants to measure the degree of association between two

variables, they should use:

a) t-test

b) ANOVA

c) Correlation coefficient

d) Chi-square test

Answer: c) Correlation coefficient

​ 303.​ The primary purpose of a control group in an experiment is to:

a) Receive the treatment being tested

b) Serve as a baseline for comparison

c) Manipulate the independent variable

d) Ensure all participants experience the same condition

Answer: b) Serve as a baseline for comparison

​ 304.​ Which statistical test is most appropriate for determining whether two categorical
variables are related?

a) t-test

b) ANOVA

c) Pearson correlation

d) Chi-square test

Answer: d) Chi-square test

​ 305.​ A frequency distribution shows:

a) The correlation between two variables

b) The number of occurrences of different values in a dataset

c) The relationship between cause and effect

d) A hypothesis test result

Answer: b) The number of occurrences of different values in a dataset

​ 306.​ In hypothesis testing, a confidence interval is used to:

a) Measure the spread of data

b) Indicate the reliability of an estimate

c) Calculate standard deviation

d) Show the difference between two variables

Answer: b) Indicate the reliability of an estimate

​ 307.​ The median is defined as:

a) The most frequently occurring value in a dataset

b) The middle value when data are arranged in ascending order

c) The sum of all values divided by the total number of values

d) A measure of variability

Answer: b) The middle value when data are arranged in ascending order

​ 308.​ Which measure of central tendency is most affected by outliers?

a) Mean

b) Median

c) Mode

d) Range

Answer: a) Mean

​ 309.​ A scatterplot is useful for visualizing:

a) Frequency distributions

b) Relationships between two continuous variables

c) Differences between two groups

d) The shape of a normal distribution

Answer: b) Relationships between two continuous variables

​ 310.​ The interquartile range (IQR) measures:

a) The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset

b) The range of the middle 50% of the data

c) The correlation between variables

d) The standard error of the mean

Answer: b) The range of the middle 50% of the data

​ 311.​ The purpose of inferential statistics is to:

a) Summarize sample data

b) Make predictions about a population based on a sample

c) Describe individual case studies

d) Report exact values without estimation

Answer: b) Make predictions about a population based on a sample

​ 312.​ If an experiment lacks random assignment, it is considered:

a) A true experiment

b) A quasi-experiment

c) A correlational study

d) Invalid

Answer: b) A quasi-experiment

​ 313.​ A researcher wants to determine if a new therapy significantly improves

depression scores compared to a control group. The best statistical test would be:

a) t-test

b) Chi-square test

c) Correlation coefficient

d) Regression analysis

Answer: a) t-test

​ 314.​ A negatively skewed distribution has a tail that extends:

a) To the left

b) To the right

c) Symmetrically

d) In both directions

Answer: a) To the left

​ 315.​ What does an effect size measure?

a) The probability of a Type II error

b) The strength of a relationship or difference in a study

c) The sample size of a study

d) The total variance in a dataset

Answer: b) The strength of a relationship or difference in a study

​ 316.​ If a result is statistically significant, it means that:

a) The finding is practically important

b) The probability of the result occurring by chance is low

c) The study has a large sample size

d) The research hypothesis is always correct

Answer: b) The probability of the result occurring by chance is low

​ 317.​ The law of large numbers states that:

a) Larger samples provide more accurate estimates of the population

b) All experiments require large samples

c) Small samples always lead to incorrect results

d) The mean of a sample is always equal to the population mean

Answer: a) Larger samples provide more accurate estimates of the population

​ 318.​ When a researcher conducts a meta-analysis, they are:

a) Conducting a new experiment

b) Combining results from multiple studies to draw broader conclusions

c) Testing a single hypothesis

d) Collecting new participant data

Answer: b) Combining results from multiple studies to draw broader conclusions

​ 319.​ Which type of data allows for meaningful calculations of ratios (e.g., twice as
much, half as much)?

a) Nominal

b) Ordinal

c) Interval

d) Ratio

Answer: d) Ratio

​ 320.​ The null hypothesis assumes that:

a) There is no significant effect or difference

b) The independent variable strongly influences the dependent variable

c) The sample is biased

d) The hypothesis must always be correct

Answer: a) There is no significant effect or difference

​ 321.​ Which sampling method ensures that every member of a population has an equal
chance of being selected?

a) Random sampling

b) Convenience sampling

c) Stratified sampling

d) Snowball sampling

Answer: a) Random sampling

​ 322.​ When conducting research, operational definitions are used to:

a) Standardize the measurement of variables

b) Replace hypotheses

c) Predict participant responses

d) Eliminate all confounding variables

Answer: a) Standardize the measurement of variables

​ 323.​ A research study finds a correlation of +0.90 between exercise and life
satisfaction. This means:

a) More exercise is strongly associated with higher life satisfaction

b) Exercise causes life satisfaction

c) There is no relationship between exercise and life satisfaction

d) Exercise reduces life satisfaction

Answer: a) More exercise is strongly associated with higher life satisfaction

​ 324.​ Which term describes a variable that influences both the independent and
dependent variables, potentially leading to misleading conclusions?

a) Confounding variable

b) Independent variable

c) Dependent variable

d) Controlled variable

Answer: a) Confounding variable

​ 325.​ In research, reliability refers to:

a) The accuracy of a measurement

b) The consistency of a measurement over time

c) The ability to measure what it claims to measure

d) The probability of obtaining significant results

Answer: b) The consistency of a measurement over time

​ 326.​ In statistics, “variance” measures:

a) The central value of a dataset

b) The amount of variation or spread in a dataset

c) The correlation between variables

d) The number of observations in a sample

Answer: b) The amount of variation or spread in a dataset

​ 327.​ The placebo effect occurs when:

a) Participants improve because they believe they are receiving treatment

b) The independent variable directly influences the dependent variable

c) The experimenter influences the results

d) Participants are unaware of the hypothesis

Answer: a) Participants improve because they believe they are receiving treatment

This brings us to 350 MCQs. I’ll continue posting until we reach 500. Stay tuned!

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 8: 351-400)

Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

​ 351.​ The DSM-5 is primarily used to:

a) Prescribe medications for mental disorders

b) Diagnose and classify mental disorders

c) Conduct psychological experiments

d) Measure intelligence levels

Answer: b) Diagnose and classify mental disorders

​ 352.​ Which of the following is NOT considered an anxiety disorder?

a) Generalized anxiety disorder

b) Panic disorder

c) Schizophrenia

d) Phobia

Answer: c) Schizophrenia

​ 353.​ The neurotransmitter primarily associated with depression is:

a) Dopamine

b) Serotonin

c) Acetylcholine

d) Glutamate

Answer: b) Serotonin

​ 354.​ A person experiencing alternating periods of depression and mania is most likely
suffering from:

a) Major depressive disorder

b) Bipolar disorder

c) Schizophrenia

d) Generalized anxiety disorder

Answer: b) Bipolar disorder

​ 355.​ The term “psychosis” refers to:

a) A personality disorder

b) A severe mental condition involving loss of contact with reality

c) A mild mood disorder

d) A form of anxiety

Answer: b) A severe mental condition involving loss of contact with reality

​ 356.​ Which type of schizophrenia is characterized by disorganized speech, behavior,

and inappropriate emotions?

a) Paranoid schizophrenia

b) Disorganized schizophrenia

c) Catatonic schizophrenia

d) Undifferentiated schizophrenia

Answer: b) Disorganized schizophrenia

​ 357.​ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is primarily characterized by:

a) Severe mood swings

b) Delusions and hallucinations

c) Recurrent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

d) Impulsive risk-taking behaviors

Answer: c) Recurrent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

​ 358.​ Which therapy is based on the principle of “free association” and unconscious
conflicts?

a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

b) Psychoanalysis

c) Humanistic therapy

d) Behavioral therapy

Answer: b) Psychoanalysis

​ 359.​ A person with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to:

a) Feel extreme guilt over harming others

b) Have difficulty trusting people

c) Engage in manipulative and harmful behavior without remorse

d) Experience frequent panic attacks

Answer: c) Engage in manipulative and harmful behavior without remorse

​ 360.​ What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

a) Identify unconscious conflicts

b) Modify dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors

c) Strengthen family relationships

d) Prescribe medication for mental illness

Answer: b) Modify dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors

​ 361.​ The term “learned helplessness” is associated with which psychological disorder?

a) Anxiety disorders

b) Depression

c) Schizophrenia

d) Bipolar disorder

Answer: b) Depression

​ 362.​ Which disorder is characterized by a persistent, excessive fear of social

situations?

a) Generalized anxiety disorder

b) Social anxiety disorder

c) Agoraphobia

d) Panic disorder

Answer: b) Social anxiety disorder

​ 363.​ Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used to treat:

a) Schizophrenia

b) Severe depression

c) Generalized anxiety disorder

d) Personality disorders

Answer: b) Severe depression

​ 364.​ Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PTSD?

a) Flashbacks

b) Hypervigilance

c) Hallucinations

d) Avoidance behavior

Answer: c) Hallucinations
​ 365.​ The term “positive symptoms” in schizophrenia refers to:

a) Symptoms that improve functioning

b) The absence of normal behaviors

c) The presence of abnormal behaviors such as hallucinations and delusions

d) Symptoms that occur in childhood

Answer: c) The presence of abnormal behaviors such as hallucinations and delusions

​ 366.​ Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts?

a) Behavioral

b) Cognitive

c) Psychoanalytic

d) Humanistic

Answer: c) Psychoanalytic

​ 367.​ A phobia is best defined as:

a) A general feeling of nervousness

b) A persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation

c) A sudden, unexpected panic attack

d) A delusional belief

Answer: b) A persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation

​ 368.​ The neurotransmitter most associated with schizophrenia is:

a) Serotonin

b) Dopamine

c) Acetylcholine

d) Norepinephrine

Answer: b) Dopamine
​ 369.​ Which therapy is focused on changing irrational thoughts and beliefs?

a) Psychoanalysis

b) Humanistic therapy

c) Cognitive therapy

d) Behavioral therapy

Answer: c) Cognitive therapy

​ 370.​ Which personality disorder is characterized by an exaggerated sense of

self-importance and a lack of empathy?

a) Borderline personality disorder

b) Narcissistic personality disorder

c) Avoidant personality disorder

d) Dependent personality disorder

Answer: b) Narcissistic personality disorder

​ 371.​ Which approach to therapy was developed by Carl Rogers?

a) Psychoanalysis

b) Humanistic therapy

c) Behavioral therapy

d) Cognitive therapy

Answer: b) Humanistic therapy

​ 372.​ The term “psychodynamic” refers to approaches that focus on:

a) The influence of learning on behavior

b) Unconscious processes and childhood experiences

c) The role of genetics in mental illness

d) The effect of brain structures on behavior

Answer: b) Unconscious processes and childhood experiences

​ 373.​ Which disorder involves alternating binge eating and purging behaviors?

a) Anorexia nervosa

b) Bulimia nervosa

c) Binge-eating disorder

d) Body dysmorphic disorder

Answer: b) Bulimia nervosa

​ 374.​ Which mental disorder is most commonly associated with suicide?

a) Depression

b) Generalized anxiety disorder

c) Schizophrenia

d) Bipolar disorder

Answer: a) Depression

​ 375.​ The key feature of dissociative identity disorder is:

a) Memory loss for personal information

b) The presence of two or more distinct personality states

c) Hallucinations and delusions

d) An excessive fear of being judged by others

Answer: b) The presence of two or more distinct personality states

​ 376.​ What is the primary focus of behavioral therapy?

a) Identifying unconscious conflicts

b) Changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning

c) Strengthening the client-therapist relationship

d) Measuring personality traits

Answer: b) Changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning

​ 377.​ Which disorder is characterized by an intense fear of being overweight, leading to
excessive weight loss?

a) Bulimia nervosa

b) Anorexia nervosa

c) Body dysmorphic disorder

d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Answer: b) Anorexia nervosa

​ 378.​ The best predictor of future violent behavior is:

a) Low self-esteem

b) A history of past violent behavior

c) High intelligence

d) Social withdrawal

Answer: b) A history of past violent behavior

This brings us to 400 MCQs. I’ll continue posting until we reach 500. Stay tuned!

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 9: 401-450)

Life-span Development

​ 401.​ The study of how people change physically, cognitively, and socially over time is
called:

a) Developmental psychology

b) Cognitive psychology

c) Evolutionary psychology

d) Behavioral psychology

Answer: a) Developmental psychology

​ 402.​ Who proposed the eight stages of psychosocial development?

a) Sigmund Freud
b) Erik Erikson

c) Jean Piaget

d) Lawrence Kohlberg

Answer: b) Erik Erikson

​ 403.​ In Piaget’s theory, the process of incorporating new experiences into existing
schemas is called:

a) Assimilation

b) Accommodation

c) Adaptation

d) Equilibration

Answer: a) Assimilation

​ 404.​ The stage in which infants develop a sense of trust or mistrust based on their
caregivers’ responses is:

a) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

b) Trust vs. Mistrust

c) Initiative vs. Guilt

d) Industry vs. Inferiority

Answer: b) Trust vs. Mistrust

​ 405.​ According to Piaget, children in the preoperational stage struggle with:

a) Object permanence

b) Conservation

c) Reflex actions

d) Abstract thinking

Answer: b) Conservation

​ 406.​ The ability to think about hypothetical situations and abstract concepts develops
in which Piagetian stage?
a) Sensorimotor

b) Preoperational

c) Concrete operational

d) Formal operational

Answer: d) Formal operational

​ 407.​ The first major period of prenatal development is the:

a) Embryonic stage

b) Germinal stage

c) Fetal stage

d) Neonatal stage

Answer: b) Germinal stage

​ 408.​ According to Vygotsky, the zone of proximal development refers to:

a) What a child can do independently

b) The gap between what a child can do alone and with assistance

c) The child’s genetic potential

d) The developmental stage of an individual

Answer: b) The gap between what a child can do alone and with assistance

​ 409.​ The rooting reflex in infants helps with:

a) Grasping objects

b) Finding a food source

c) Learning to walk

d) Developing cognitive skills

Answer: b) Finding a food source

​ 410.​ The concept of attachment was extensively studied by:

a) Erik Erikson

b) Jean Piaget

c) John Bowlby

d) B.F. Skinner

Answer: c) John Bowlby

​ 411.​ Which type of attachment is associated with inconsistent responses from

caregivers?

a) Secure attachment

b) Avoidant attachment

c) Ambivalent (resistant) attachment

d) Disorganized attachment

Answer: c) Ambivalent (resistant) attachment

​ 412.​ What is the term for the biological process of physical maturation, such as
puberty?

a) Social learning

b) Cognitive development

c) Maturation

d) Classical conditioning

Answer: c) Maturation

​ 413.​ According to Kohlberg, the highest level of moral development involves decisions
based on:

a) Fear of punishment

b) Social approval

c) Universal ethical principles

d) Personal benefit

Answer: c) Universal ethical principles

​ 414.​ The primary developmental task in adolescence, according to Erikson, is:

a) Trust vs. Mistrust

b) Identity vs. Role Confusion

c) Generativity vs. Stagnation

d) Integrity vs. Despair

Answer: b) Identity vs. Role Confusion

​ 415.​ A teratogen is:

a) A genetic mutation

b) An environmental agent that harms prenatal development

c) A learned behavior

d) A stage of cognitive development

Answer: b) An environmental agent that harms prenatal development

​ 416.​ Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authoritarian parenting?

a) High expectations

b) Strict rules

c) Warm and nurturing behavior

d) Little flexibility in discipline

Answer: c) Warm and nurturing behavior

​ 417.​ At what age do most children begin to use two-word sentences?

a) 6 months

b) 12 months

c) 18-24 months

d) 3 years

Answer: c) 18-24 months

​ 418.​ A major focus of middle adulthood (40-65 years) according to Erikson is:

a) Developing intimate relationships

b) Finding a career path

c) Generativity vs. Stagnation

d) Overcoming identity confusion

Answer: c) Generativity vs. Stagnation

​ 419.​ Which psychologist conducted the “Strange Situation” experiment to assess

attachment styles?

a) Jean Piaget

b) Mary Ainsworth

c) John Bowlby

d) Lev Vygotsky

Answer: b) Mary Ainsworth

​ 420.​ Which of the following is a key feature of adolescence?

a) Egocentrism

b) Increased independence

c) Identity exploration

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

​ 421.​ Which parenting style is considered the most effective for child development?

a) Authoritarian

b) Permissive

c) Neglectful

d) Authoritative

Answer: d) Authoritative
​ 422.​ The “imaginary audience” concept in adolescent development refers to:

a) Teens believing others are constantly watching them

b) Teens’ increased focus on academic performance

c) Adolescents’ ability to see other people’s perspectives

d) The role of media in shaping identity

Answer: a) Teens believing others are constantly watching them

​ 423.​ What term describes the cultural expectations of male and female behavior?

a) Gender identity

b) Gender schema

c) Gender roles

d) Gender fluidity

Answer: c) Gender roles

​ 424.​ The tendency for children to focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore others
is called:

a) Egocentrism

b) Centration

c) Conservation

d) Object permanence

Answer: b) Centration

​ 425.​ Which of the following is an example of primary aging?

a) Gray hair

b) Sun damage to skin

c) Poor diet leading to illness

d) Smoking-related lung disease

Answer: a) Gray hair

​ 426.​ The final stage in Erikson’s theory, Integrity vs. Despair, is primarily focused on:

a) Reflecting on one’s life

b) Building intimate relationships

c) Establishing a career

d) Developing a sense of identity

Answer: a) Reflecting on one’s life

​ 427.​ Which type of intelligence declines with age?

a) Crystallized intelligence

b) Fluid intelligence

c) Emotional intelligence

d) Social intelligence

Answer: b) Fluid intelligence

​ 428.​ Which reflex causes a newborn to grasp tightly when their palm is touched?

a) Moro reflex

b) Rooting reflex

c) Babinski reflex

d) Grasping reflex

Answer: d) Grasping reflex

​ 429.​ Adolescents often experience a sense of personal uniqueness called:

a) The personal fable

b) The imaginary audience

c) Egocentrism

d) Role confusion

Answer: a) The personal fable

​ 430.​ The inability of children to take another person’s perspective is called:

a) Egocentrism

b) Conservation

c) Reversibility

d) Scaffolding

Answer: a) Egocentrism

This brings us to 450 MCQs. I’ll continue posting until we reach 500. Stay tuned!

CUET-PG Psychology MCQs (Batch 10: 451-500)

Statistics for Psychology

​ 451.​ The most commonly used measure of central tendency is:

a) Mean

b) Median

c) Mode

d) Range

Answer: a) Mean

​ 452.​ The standard deviation measures:

a) The highest and lowest scores in a dataset

b) The spread of scores around the mean

c) The most frequently occurring score

d) The total number of scores

Answer: b) The spread of scores around the mean

​ 453.​ In a normal distribution, what percentage of scores fall within one standard
deviation of the mean?

a) 50%

b) 68%
c) 75%

d) 95%

Answer: b) 68%

​ 454.​ The median is the:

a) Most frequently occurring score

b) Arithmetic average of all scores

c) Middle score in an ordered dataset

d) Difference between the highest and lowest scores

Answer: c) Middle score in an ordered dataset

​ 455.​ A positively skewed distribution has:

a) A long tail on the right

b) A long tail on the left

c) A symmetrical shape

d) No skewness

Answer: a) A long tail on the right

​ 456.​ Which statistical test is used to compare the means of two independent groups?

a) Chi-square test

b) ANOVA

c) t-test

d) Correlation

Answer: c) t-test

​ 457.​ The interquartile range measures:

a) The mean deviation of scores

b) The spread of the middle 50% of scores

c) The difference between the highest and lowest scores

d) The correlation between variables

Answer: b) The spread of the middle 50% of scores

​ 458.​ A correlation coefficient of +0.90 suggests:

a) A strong positive relationship between variables

b) A strong negative relationship between variables

c) No relationship between variables

d) A perfect inverse relationship

Answer: a) A strong positive relationship between variables

​ 459.​ In hypothesis testing, the null hypothesis (H₀) states that:

a) There is a significant effect

b) There is no significant effect

c) The alternative hypothesis is true

d) The test is invalid

Answer: b) There is no significant effect

​ 460.​ A Type I error occurs when:

a) A false null hypothesis is rejected

b) A true null hypothesis is rejected

c) The alternative hypothesis is false

d) No error is made

Answer: b) A true null hypothesis is rejected

​ 461.​ Which of the following is a non-parametric test?

a) ANOVA

b) Pearson’s correlation
c) Chi-square test

d) t-test

Answer: c) Chi-square test

​ 462.​ The dependent variable in an experiment is:

a) The manipulated variable

b) The measured outcome

c) The confounding factor

d) The independent variable

Answer: b) The measured outcome

​ 463.​ The purpose of an ANOVA test is to compare:

a) Two independent groups

b) The relationship between two variables

c) More than two group means

d) A single population parameter

Answer: c) More than two group means

​ 464.​ If the p-value is less than 0.05, we:

a) Accept the null hypothesis

b) Reject the null hypothesis

c) Ignore the results

d) Increase the sample size

Answer: b) Reject the null hypothesis

​ 465.​ A z-score represents:

a) The probability of a result occurring

b) The number of standard deviations a score is from the mean

c) The average of all data points

d) The correlation between variables

Answer: b) The number of standard deviations a score is from the mean

​ 466.​ A researcher wants to measure the relationship between hours of study and
exam scores. Which statistical method should be used?

a) t-test

b) Correlation analysis

c) Chi-square test

d) ANOVA

Answer: b) Correlation analysis

​ 467.​ Which type of scale has an absolute zero?

a) Nominal

b) Ordinal

c) Interval

d) Ratio

Answer: d) Ratio

​ 468.​ A histogram is used to display:

a) Categorical data

b) Frequency distribution of continuous data

c) Relationships between two variables

d) The range of a dataset

Answer: b) Frequency distribution of continuous data

​ 469.​ Which of the following measures the degree of dispersion?

a) Mean

b) Standard deviation
c) Mode

d) Median

Answer: b) Standard deviation

​ 470.​ A reliability coefficient close to +1 indicates:

a) High consistency in measurement

b) No relationship between variables

c) Poor validity

d) Random errors in measurement

Answer: a) High consistency in measurement

​ 471.​ In psychological research, operational definitions are used to:

a) Define variables in measurable terms

b) Develop new psychological theories

c) Identify research participants

d) Reduce demand characteristics

Answer: a) Define variables in measurable terms

​ 472.​ The central limit theorem states that:

a) The mean of a sample equals the mean of a population

b) Larger sample sizes lead to a normal distribution of sample means

c) Variability decreases as the sample size decreases

d) The median is always lower than the mean

Answer: b) Larger sample sizes lead to a normal distribution of sample means

​ 473.​ A sample is considered biased when:

a) It accurately represents the population

b) It overrepresents or underrepresents certain groups

c) It is randomly selected

d) The sample size is too large

Answer: b) It overrepresents or underrepresents certain groups

​ 474.​ The probability of committing a Type II error is represented by:

a) Alpha (α)

b) Beta (β)

c) p-value

d) Standard deviation

Answer: b) Beta (β)

​ 475.​ The most appropriate graph to show relationships between two variables is:

a) Pie chart

b) Line graph

c) Scatter plot

d) Bar graph

Answer: c) Scatter plot

​ 476.​ The mode is:

a) The middle value in a dataset

b) The most frequently occurring value

c) The arithmetic mean

d) The range of the dataset

Answer: b) The most frequently occurring value

​ 477.​ In statistics, an outlier is:

a) A missing data point

b) A value significantly different from others

c) The median of a dataset

d) The most frequent score

Answer: b) A value significantly different from others

​ 478.​ The null hypothesis assumes that:

a) There is no significant effect

b) There is a significant effect

c) The independent variable affects the dependent variable

d) The research hypothesis is correct

Answer: a) There is no significant effect

​ 479.​ A test that measures what it claims to measure is said to have:

a) Reliability

b) Validity

c) Bias

d) Generalizability

Answer: b) Validity

​ 480.​ Which term refers to the extent to which research results can be generalized to
real-life settings?

a) Internal validity

b) External validity

c) Face validity

d) Construct validity

Answer: b) External validity

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