1405 + Mcqs in Logic McqOptions

1.	An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specialized set ofphenomena and their interrelations is referred as ____________
A.	theory
B.	hypothesis
C.	definition
D.	skepticism
Answer» C. definition

Discussion

2.	The ___________ perspective focuses on social and cultural forces outside the individual.
A.	cognitive
B.	learning
C.	socio-cultural
D.	learning
Answer» D. learning

Discussion

3.	The ____________ perspective deals with unconscious dynamics within the individual, such as innerforces, conflicts, or instinctual energy.
A.	biological
B.	ecological
C.	ethological
D.	psychodynamic
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	Cognitive skills, abilities, and attitudes that emerge through developmental experiences involving theinteraction 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

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

Discussion

6.	____________ is a self-report inventory that assesses personality characteristics in normal populations.
A.	rorschach inkblot test
B.	tat
C.	cpi
D.	wais
Answer» D. wais

Discussion

7.	In Eysenck’s theory, _____________ refers to a person’s predisposition to become emotionally upset.
A.	introversion
B.	extraversion
C.	neuroticism
D.	psychoticism
Answer» D. psychoticism

Discussion

8.	____________ is an interdisciplinary field that studies the effects of genes and hereditary on behavior.
A.	genetics
B.	behavioral genetics
C.	neurology
D.	neuroscience
Answer» C. neurology

Discussion

9.	______________ is a relatively stable, enduring predisposition to consistently behave in a certain way.
A.	introversion
B.	extraversion
C.	trait
D.	psychoticism
Answer» D. psychoticism

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

12.	The cornerstone of Roger’s personality theory is the idea of the ______________.
A.	positive regard
B.	self-concept
C.	self-efficacy
D.	self-esteem
Answer» C. self-efficacy

Discussion

13.	The ____________ is the archetype in Jung’s theory that represents the masculine side of every female.
A.	womb envy
B.	anima
C.	animus
D.	inferiority complex
Answer» D. inferiority complex

Discussion

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

Discussion

15.	________________ in Adler’s theory is the desire to improve oneself, master challenges, and movetoward 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

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

Discussion

17.	_________ is an important archetype that, according to Jung, represents the feminine side in every man.
A.	womb envy
B.	anima
C.	animus
D.	inferiority complex
Answer» C. animus

Discussion

18.	Freud’s belief that the primary motivation behind behavior is _________________ urges.
A.	unconscious
B.	pleasure
C.	preconscious
D.	sexual
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	________________ is a psychoanalytical technique in which the patient spontaneously reports allthoughts, 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

20.	___________________ refers to the awareness of environmental demands and the capacity toaccommodate 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

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

24.	According to Freud, ________________ is the partly conscious rational component of personality thatregulates 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

25.	________________ is a term used to describe a level of awareness that contains information that is notcurrently in conscious awareness but is easily accessible.
A.	unconscious
B.	conscious
C.	preconscious
D.	catharsis
Answer» D. catharsis

Discussion

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

Discussion

27.	In Freud’s theory, the psychological and emotional energy associated with expressions of sexuality is _________________.
A.	thanatos
B.	libido
C.	eros
D.	id
Answer» C. eros

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

30.	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

31.	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

32.	__________________ 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

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

Discussion

34.	_______________ 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

35.	______________ 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

36.	________________ motivation is the drive to excel, succeed or out-perform others at some task.
A.	self-confidence
B.	self-efficacy
C.	achievement
D.	competence
Answer» D. competence

Discussion

37.	_____________ is weighing 20 percent or more above one’s optimal body weight.
A.	anorexia nervosa
B.	satiation
C.	obese
D.	bulimia nervosa
Answer» D. bulimia nervosa

Discussion

38.	A ______________ is sexually attracted to individuals of both sexes.
A.	unisexual
B.	homosexual
C.	lesbian
D.	bisexual
Answer» E.

Discussion

39.	_________________ hormone seems to play a role in signaling satiation, or fullness.
A.	estrogen
B.	cholecystokinin
C.	progesterone
D.	testosterone
Answer» C. progesterone

Discussion

40.	___________ is defined by Maslow as “the full use and exploitation of talent, capacities and potentials”
A.	equilibrium
B.	hedonism
C.	homeostatic
D.	self-actualization
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	The forces that act on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior is called _______________.
A.	motivation
B.	emotion
C.	personality
D.	attitude
Answer» B. emotion

Discussion

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

Discussion

43.	The principle of ________________ states that the body monitors and maintains relatively constantlevels 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

44.	_________ theories proposed that behavior is motivated by the “pull” of external goals such as rewards.
A.	trait
B.	instinct
C.	incentive
D.	drive
Answer» D. drive

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

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

Discussion

50.	_______________ believes there are multiple intelligences and he defines intelligence as the ability tosolve 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

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An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specialized set ofphenomena and their interrelations is referred as ____________

The ___________ perspective focuses on social and cultural forces outside the individual.

The ____________ perspective deals with unconscious dynamics within the individual, such as innerforces, conflicts, or instinctual energy.

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

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

____________ is a self-report inventory that assesses personality characteristics in normal populations.

In Eysenck’s theory, _____________ refers to a person’s predisposition to become emotionally upset.

____________ is an interdisciplinary field that studies the effects of genes and hereditary on behavior.

______________ is a relatively stable, enduring predisposition to consistently behave in a certain way.

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

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

The cornerstone of Roger’s personality theory is the idea of the ______________.

The ____________ is the archetype in Jung’s theory that represents the masculine side of every female.

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

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

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

_________ is an important archetype that, according to Jung, represents the feminine side in every man.

Freud’s belief that the primary motivation behind behavior is _________________ urges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

________________ is a term used to describe a level of awareness that contains information that is notcurrently in conscious awareness but is easily accessible.

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

In Freud’s theory, the psychological and emotional energy associated with expressions of sexuality is _________________.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

______________ 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.

________________ motivation is the drive to excel, succeed or out-perform others at some task.

_____________ is weighing 20 percent or more above one’s optimal body weight.

A ______________ is sexually attracted to individuals of both sexes.

_________________ hormone seems to play a role in signaling satiation, or fullness.

___________ is defined by Maslow as “the full use and exploitation of talent, capacities and potentials”

The forces that act on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior is called _______________.

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

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

_________ theories proposed that behavior is motivated by the “pull” of external goals such as rewards.

Based on the work of Charles Darwin and his scientifically based theory of evolution, psychologistsdevised 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 issometimes described as street smarts.

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

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

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

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