47 + Mcqs in Advanced Psychological Process Page 1 McqOptions

1.	The finding that the first and the last items in a series are more likely to be recalled than are intervening items is called_____________________
A.	serial position effect
B.	rote memorization
C.	free recall
D.	serial recall
Answer» B. rote memorization

Discussion

2.	Consideration of what is practical and possible in gratifying instinctive needs characteristic of the ego is called__________________
A.	defense mechanism
B.	pleasure principle
C.	reality principle
D.	psychic structure
Answer» D. psychic structure

Discussion

3.	Forgetting that occurs when previously stored material interferes with the ability to remember similar, more recently learned material is_________________
A.	retroactive interference
B.	proactive interference
C.	replacement
D.	amnesia
Answer» C. replacement

Discussion

4.	_________________ is a faint copy of the visual input which persists in the visual sensory register for a few seconds, before it gradually decays.
A.	iconic image
B.	short-term memory
C.	long-term memory
D.	episodic
Answer» B. short-term memory

Discussion

5.	_____________________ is condition in which there is no inclination to eat, even under conditions of severe food deprivation.
A.	apraxia
B.	astropine
C.	aphasia
D.	aphagia
Answer» E.

Discussion

6.	_________________ is the second psychosexual stage of development, during which the infant derives pleasure through elimination and acquiring control of elimination.
A.	genital stage
B.	phallic stage
C.	oral stage
D.	anal stage
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	According to Freud, ________________ is the partly conscious rational component of personality that regulates thoughts and behavior and is most in touch with the demands of the external world.
A.	thanatos
B.	ego
C.	superego
D.	id
Answer» C. superego

Discussion

8.	_____________ in Freud s theory is the partly conscious self-evaluative, moralistic component of personality that is formed through the internalization of parental and societal rules.
A.	id
B.	ego
C.	superego
D.	eros
Answer» D. eros

Discussion

9.	_____________ is the first psychosexual stage of development, during which the infant derives pleasure through the activities of sucking, chewing and biting.
A.	genital stage
B.	phallic stage
C.	oral stage
D.	anal stage
Answer» D. anal stage

Discussion

10.	________________ is a term used to describe a level of awareness that contains information that is not currently in conscious awareness but is easily accessible.
A.	unconscious
B.	conscious
C.	preconscious
D.	catharsis
Answer» D. catharsis

Discussion

11.	___________________ refers to the awareness of environmental demands and the capacity to accommodate them by postponing gratification until the appropriate time or circumstances exist.
A.	reality principle
B.	pleasure principle
C.	displacement
D.	free association
Answer» B. pleasure principle

Discussion

12.	______________ is the ego defense mechanism that involves unconsciously shifting the target of an emotional urge to a substitute target that is less threatening or dangerous.
A.	sublimation
B.	displacement
C.	identification
D.	repression
Answer» C. identification

Discussion

13.	________________ is a psychoanalytical technique in which the patient spontaneously reports all thoughts, feelings and mental images as they come to mind.
A.	repression
B.	catharsis
C.	free association
D.	ego defense mechanism
Answer» D. ego defense mechanism

Discussion

14.	_______________ in Jung s theory, the basic personality type that focuses attention and energy toward the outside world.
A.	anima
B.	animus
C.	extravert
D.	introvert
Answer» D. introvert

Discussion

15.	_______________ is a fundamental emotion that Horney described as the feeling a child has of being isolated and helpless in a potentially hostile world.
A.	womb envy
B.	anima
C.	basic anxiety
D.	inferiority complex
Answer» D. inferiority complex

Discussion

16.	________________ in Adler s theory is the desire to improve oneself, master challenges, and move toward self-perfection and self-realization, considered to be the most fundamental human motive.
A.	inferiority complex
B.	archetypes
C.	basic anxiety
D.	striving for superiority
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	The ability to reproduce unusually sharp and detailed imagery of something that has been previously seen is called_________________
A.	flashbulb memory
B.	mnemonics
C.	eidetic memory
D.	repression
Answer» D. repression

Discussion

18.	People are said to be in a state of incongruence when their ___________________ conflicts with their actual experience.
A.	unconditional positive regard
B.	self-concept
C.	self-efficacy
D.	self-esteem
Answer» C. self-efficacy

Discussion

19.	_____________ are the beliefs that people have about their ability to meet the demands of a specific situation, feelings of self-confidence or self-doubt.
A.	self-regulation
B.	self-concept
C.	self-efficacy
D.	self-esteem
Answer» D. self-esteem

Discussion

20.	Cognitive skills, abilities, and attitudes that emerge through developmental experiences involving the interaction of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors represent the person s _________________.
A.	self-system
B.	self-concept
C.	self-efficacy
D.	self-esteem
Answer» B. self-concept

Discussion

21.	_______________ is a self-report inventory developed by Raymond Cattell that generates a personality profile with ratings on 16 trait dimensions.
A.	mmpi
B.	16 pf
C.	tat
D.	cpi
Answer» C. tat

Discussion

22.	The feeling that we can almost, but not quite, remember some information we wish to retrieve from memory is _________________
A.	long-term memory
B.	short-term memory
C.	partial amnesia
D.	tip-of-the-tongue phenomena
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	Our ability to pay attention to only some aspects of the world around us while largely ignoring others is called_______________
A.	span of attention
B.	division of attention
C.	distraction of attention
D.	selective attention
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	Lewis Terman s approach to measuring and defining intelligence as a single, overall IQ score was in the tradition of British psychologist ________________.
A.	charles spearman
B.	david wechsler
C.	lazarus
D.	robert woodworth
Answer» B. david wechsler

Discussion

25.	_______________ calculated the IQ by comparing an individual s score to the scores of others in the same general age group whose average score was statistically fixed at 100.
A.	charles spearman
B.	david wechsler
C.	lazarus
D.	robert woodworth
Answer» C. lazarus

Discussion

26.	_______________ believes there are multiple intelligences and he defines intelligence as the ability to solve problems or create products that are valued within one or more cultural settings.
A.	charles spearman
B.	david wechsler
C.	howard gardner
D.	stanford binet
Answer» D. stanford binet

Discussion

27.	______________ is a Contemporary American psychologist whose triarchic theory of intelligence includes three forms of intelligence- componential, contextual, and experiential.
A.	charles spearman
B.	david wechsler
C.	howard gardner
D.	robert sternberg
Answer» E.

Discussion

28.	____________ is a form of intelligence that involves the ability to deal with novel situations by drawing on existing skills and knowledge.
A.	experiential
B.	componential
C.	contextual
D.	practical
Answer» B. componential

Discussion

29.	____________ is a group of cognitive processes used to generate useful, original, and novel ideas or solutions.
A.	aptitude
B.	creativity
C.	attitude
D.	decision making
Answer» C. attitude

Discussion

30.	Based on the work of Charles Darwin and his scientifically based theory of evolution, psychologists devised lengthy lists of ___________________ to account for every conceivable human behavior.
A.	traits
B.	instincts
C.	incentive
D.	drive
Answer» C. incentive

Discussion

31.	_____________ is a form of intelligence that involves the ability to adapt to the environment and is sometimes described as street smarts.
A.	situational
B.	componential
C.	contextual
D.	experiential
Answer» D. experiential

Discussion

32.	The principle of ________________ states that the body monitors and maintains relatively constant levels of internal states, such as temperature, fluid levels and energy supplies.
A.	equilibrium
B.	hedonism
C.	homeostatic
D.	self-actualization
Answer» D. self-actualization

Discussion

33.	________________ theories propose that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger or thirst.
A.	trait
B.	instinct
C.	incentive
D.	drive
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	______________ is the degree to which a person is subjectively convinced of his or her own capabilities, effectiveness, or efficiency in meeting the demands of a situation.
A.	self-confidence
B.	self-efficacy
C.	achievement
D.	competence
Answer» C. achievement

Discussion

35.	_______________ tests attempt to measure general mental abilities, rather than accumulated knowledge or aptitude for a specific subject or area.
A.	attitude
B.	personality
C.	intelligence
D.	creativity
Answer» D. creativity

Discussion

36.	The use of mental images and concepts, problem solving and decision making, and language capabilities are cognitive abilities that are aspects of what is commonly called _______________.
A.	personality
B.	intelligence
C.	mental strength
D.	creativity
Answer» C. mental strength

Discussion

37.	_______________ is a distinct psychological state that involves subjective experience, physical arousal, and a behavioral expression or response.
A.	emotion
B.	motivation
C.	internalization
D.	competence
Answer» B. motivation

Discussion

38.	_______________ defined intelligence as the global capacity to think rationally, act purposefully, and deal effectively with the environment.
A.	stanford binet
B.	david wechsler
C.	lewis terman
D.	robert woodworth
Answer» C. lewis terman

Discussion

39.	Tim buys a lottery ticket every Friday with the expectation that he is going to win some money. His behavior illustrates
A.	instinct
B.	incentive motivation
C.	drive
D.	self-actualization
Answer» C. drive

Discussion

40.	The psychological energy that each person possesses evolves to form the three basic ________________ of personality.
A.	contents
B.	forms
C.	structures
D.	methods
Answer» D. methods

Discussion

41.	The most critical conflict that the child must successfully resolve for healthy personality and sexual development occurs during the ____________________ stage.
A.	oral
B.	phallic
C.	latency
D.	anal
Answer» C. latency

Discussion

42.	__________________ is defined as an individual s unique and relatively consistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
A.	intelligence
B.	creativity
C.	aptitude
D.	personality
Answer» E.

Discussion

43.	The main drawback to any defense mechanism is that maintaining self-deceptions requires ___________________, which is needed to cope effectively with the demands of daily life.
A.	psychological energy
B.	conscious content
C.	anxiety-producing thoughts
D.	unknown impulses
Answer» B. conscious content

Discussion

44.	A theory of omissions suggesting that emotion provoking events simultaneously produce subjective reactions and physiological arousal is_____________________
A.	james lange theory
B.	cannon-bard theory
C.	activation theory
D.	cognitive arousal theory
Answer» C. activation theory

Discussion

45.	Disorder involving the inability to fall asleep or to maintain sleep at once it is attained is called __________________
A.	amnesia
B.	insomnia
C.	apathy
D.	narcolepsy
Answer» C. apathy

Discussion

46.	During World War 1 ________________ test was developed which was administered orally to those who could not read, later adapted for civilian use.
A.	aptitude
B.	army alpha
C.	army beta
D.	intelligence
Answer» D. intelligence

Discussion

47.	Freud s views on female sexuality, particularly the concept of __________________ are among his most severely criticized ideas.
A.	electra complex
B.	oedipus complex
C.	penis envy
D.	fixation
Answer» D. fixation

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology (BSc Counselling Psychology).

The finding that the first and the last items in a series are more likely to be recalled than are intervening items is called_____________________

Consideration of what is practical and possible in gratifying instinctive needs characteristic of the ego is called__________________

Forgetting that occurs when previously stored material interferes with the ability to remember similar, more recently learned material is_________________

_________________ is a faint copy of the visual input which persists in the visual sensory register for a few seconds, before it gradually decays.

_____________________ is condition in which there is no inclination to eat, even under conditions of severe food deprivation.

_________________ is the second psychosexual stage of development, during which the infant derives pleasure through elimination and acquiring control of elimination.

According to Freud, ________________ is the partly conscious rational component of personality that regulates thoughts and behavior and is most in touch with the demands of the external world.

_____________ in Freud s theory is the partly conscious self-evaluative, moralistic component of personality that is formed through the internalization of parental and societal rules.

_____________ is the first psychosexual stage of development, during which the infant derives pleasure through the activities of sucking, chewing and biting.

________________ is a term used to describe a level of awareness that contains information that is not currently in conscious awareness but is easily accessible.

___________________ refers to the awareness of environmental demands and the capacity to accommodate them by postponing gratification until the appropriate time or circumstances exist.

______________ is the ego defense mechanism that involves unconsciously shifting the target of an emotional urge to a substitute target that is less threatening or dangerous.

________________ is a psychoanalytical technique in which the patient spontaneously reports all thoughts, feelings and mental images as they come to mind.

_______________ in Jung s theory, the basic personality type that focuses attention and energy toward the outside world.

_______________ is a fundamental emotion that Horney described as the feeling a child has of being isolated and helpless in a potentially hostile world.

________________ in Adler s theory is the desire to improve oneself, master challenges, and move toward self-perfection and self-realization, considered to be the most fundamental human motive.

The ability to reproduce unusually sharp and detailed imagery of something that has been previously seen is called_________________

People are said to be in a state of incongruence when their ___________________ conflicts with their actual experience.

_____________ are the beliefs that people have about their ability to meet the demands of a specific situation, feelings of self-confidence or self-doubt.

Cognitive skills, abilities, and attitudes that emerge through developmental experiences involving the interaction of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors represent the person s _________________.

_______________ is a self-report inventory developed by Raymond Cattell that generates a personality profile with ratings on 16 trait dimensions.

The feeling that we can almost, but not quite, remember some information we wish to retrieve from memory is _________________

Our ability to pay attention to only some aspects of the world around us while largely ignoring others is called_______________

Lewis Terman s approach to measuring and defining intelligence as a single, overall IQ score was in the tradition of British psychologist ________________.

_______________ calculated the IQ by comparing an individual s score to the scores of others in the same general age group whose average score was statistically fixed at 100.

_______________ believes there are multiple intelligences and he defines intelligence as the ability to solve problems or create products that are valued within one or more cultural settings.

______________ is a Contemporary American psychologist whose triarchic theory of intelligence includes three forms of intelligence- componential, contextual, and experiential.

____________ is a form of intelligence that involves the ability to deal with novel situations by drawing on existing skills and knowledge.

____________ is a group of cognitive processes used to generate useful, original, and novel ideas or solutions.

Based on the work of Charles Darwin and his scientifically based theory of evolution, psychologists devised lengthy lists of ___________________ to account for every conceivable human behavior.

_____________ is a form of intelligence that involves the ability to adapt to the environment and is sometimes described as street smarts.

The principle of ________________ states that the body monitors and maintains relatively constant levels of internal states, such as temperature, fluid levels and energy supplies.

________________ theories propose that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger or thirst.

______________ is the degree to which a person is subjectively convinced of his or her own capabilities, effectiveness, or efficiency in meeting the demands of a situation.

_______________ tests attempt to measure general mental abilities, rather than accumulated knowledge or aptitude for a specific subject or area.

The use of mental images and concepts, problem solving and decision making, and language capabilities are cognitive abilities that are aspects of what is commonly called _______________.

_______________ is a distinct psychological state that involves subjective experience, physical arousal, and a behavioral expression or response.

_______________ defined intelligence as the global capacity to think rationally, act purposefully, and deal effectively with the environment.

Tim buys a lottery ticket every Friday with the expectation that he is going to win some money. His behavior illustrates

The psychological energy that each person possesses evolves to form the three basic ________________ of personality.

The most critical conflict that the child must successfully resolve for healthy personality and sexual development occurs during the ____________________ stage.

__________________ is defined as an individual s unique and relatively consistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

The main drawback to any defense mechanism is that maintaining self-deceptions requires ___________________, which is needed to cope effectively with the demands of daily life.

A theory of omissions suggesting that emotion provoking events simultaneously produce subjective reactions and physiological arousal is_____________________

Disorder involving the inability to fall asleep or to maintain sleep at once it is attained is called __________________

During World War 1 ________________ test was developed which was administered orally to those who could not read, later adapted for civilian use.

Freud s views on female sexuality, particularly the concept of __________________ are among his most severely criticized ideas.