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This section includes 1405 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Logical and Verbal Reasoning knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1201. |
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 | |
| 1202. |
The ___________ perspective focuses on social and cultural forces outside the individual. |
| A. | cognitive |
| B. | learning |
| C. | socio-cultural |
| D. | learning |
| Answer» D. learning | |
| 1203. |
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. | |
| 1204. |
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 | |
| 1205. |
_______________ 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 | |
| 1206. |
____________ 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 | |
| 1207. |
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 | |
| 1208. |
____________ 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 | |
| 1209. |
______________ is a relatively stable, enduring predisposition to consistently behave in a certain way. |
| A. | introversion |
| B. | extraversion |
| C. | trait |
| D. | psychoticism |
| Answer» D. psychoticism | |
| 1210. |
_____________ 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 | |
| 1211. |
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 | |
| 1212. |
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 | |
| 1213. |
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 | |
| 1214. |
_______________ 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 | |
| 1215. |
________________ 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. | |
| 1216. |
_______________ 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 | |
| 1217. |
_________ 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 | |
| 1218. |
Freud’s belief that the primary motivation behind behavior is _________________ urges. |
| A. | unconscious |
| B. | pleasure |
| C. | preconscious |
| D. | sexual |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1219. |
________________ 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 | |
| 1220. |
___________________ 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 | |
| 1221. |
_________________ 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. | |
| 1222. |
_____________ 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 | |
| 1223. |
______________ 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 | |
| 1224. |
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 | |
| 1225. |
________________ 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 | |
| 1226. |
_____________ 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 | |
| 1227. |
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 | |
| 1228. |
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 | |
| 1229. |
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 | |
| 1230. |
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 | |
| 1231. |
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 | |
| 1232. |
__________________ 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. | |
| 1233. |
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 | |
| 1234. |
_______________ 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 | |
| 1235. |
______________ 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 | |
| 1236. |
________________ 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 | |
| 1237. |
_____________ 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 | |
| 1238. |
A ______________ is sexually attracted to individuals of both sexes. |
| A. | unisexual |
| B. | homosexual |
| C. | lesbian |
| D. | bisexual |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1239. |
_________________ hormone seems to play a role in signaling satiation, or fullness. |
| A. | estrogen |
| B. | cholecystokinin |
| C. | progesterone |
| D. | testosterone |
| Answer» C. progesterone | |
| 1240. |
___________ 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. | |
| 1241. |
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 | |
| 1242. |
________________ 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. | |
| 1243. |
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 | |
| 1244. |
_________ 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 | |
| 1245. |
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 | |
| 1246. |
_____________ 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 | |
| 1247. |
____________ 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 | |
| 1248. |
____________ 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 | |
| 1249. |
______________ 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. | |
| 1250. |
_______________ 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 | |