Introduction to Psychology MCQs | PSY101 MCQs | Set 5

MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)

1)  Practicing an intelligence test will improve which of the following? 

    a)        Your IQ test score 

    b)        Your Intelligence 

    c)        Your general level of ability

    d)        Your ability to a specific intelligence 

Correct Answer:

The correct answer is  'a'.

Explanation:

Practicing an intelligence test can lead to an improvement in your IQ (Intelligence Quotient) test score. Here's an explanation of why this happens:

1. Familiarity with Test Format: Intelligence tests often have specific formats, question types, and time constraints. By practicing and becoming familiar with the test format, you can improve your test-taking skills. This includes understanding the types of questions asked, how to manage your time effectively, and how to approach different sections of the test.

2. Problem-Solving Strategies: Intelligence tests often involve various types of problem-solving tasks, including mathematical problems, logical puzzles, and verbal reasoning. With practice, you can develop and refine problem-solving strategies that work well for you, which can lead to better performance on the test.

3. Reducing Test Anxiety: Many people experience test anxiety, which can negatively impact their performance. Through practice, you can become more comfortable with the test-taking process, reduce anxiety, and perform better under test conditions.

4. Learning from Mistakes: Practicing intelligence tests allows you to identify areas where you may struggle or make errors. By reviewing and learning from your mistakes, you can improve your skills and avoid making the same errors during the actual test.

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2)   Which of the following is a type of intrinsic reward? 

    a)        Appreciation

    b)        Money

    c)        Promotion

    d)        Social contact

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'a'.

Explanation:

Appreciation is a type of intrinsic reward. Intrinsic rewards are internal, psychological motivators that come from within an individual, and appreciation falls into this category as it involves feeling valued and recognized for one's efforts or contributions. Money, promotion, and social contact are typically considered extrinsic rewards, as they come from
external sources and may not necessarily fulfill internal psychological needs in the same way as intrinsic rewards do.

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3)  DSM is an abbreviation of which of the following? 

    a)       Diagnostic scale for mental disorders  

    b)       Developmental and statistical manual

    c)        Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

    d)        Disease and symptoms of metal disorders 

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'c'.

Explanation:

The abbreviation "DSM" stands for "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders." It is a widely recognized and authoritative classification system and manual used by mental health professionals, including psychiatrists and psychologists, to diagnose and categorize mental health disorders.

The DSM provides criteria, descriptions, and guidelines for assessing and diagnosing various mental disorders. It helps clinicians in making standardized and consistent diagnoses, which is important for effective communication among professionals and for guiding treatment decisions.

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4) Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer gave which of the following theory of emotion? 

    a)        Cognitive Appraisal Theory

    b)        Cognitive Labeling/Two Factor Theory

    c)        Opponent- Process Theory

    d)        Activation Theory: Lindsley

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'b'.

Explanation:

Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer proposed the "Cognitive Labeling/Two Factor Theory" of emotion.

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5) All of the followings are the features of Unconscious EXCEPT:  

    a)        Instinctual drives

    b)        Perception

    c)        Desires 

    d)        Infantile wishes 

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'b'.

Explanation:

Perception is not a feature of the unconscious. The other options—instinctual drives, desires, and infantile wishes—are often associated with elements of the unconscious mind, particularly in psychoanalytic theories like those developed by Sigmund Freud. Perception, on the other hand, typically relates to conscious awareness and involves the conscious processing of sensory information from the external world.

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6) Cognitive approach emphasizes on all of the followings EXCEPT:

    a)        Thoughts 

    b)        Feelings 

    c)        Thinking 

    d)        Genetic makeup

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'd'.

Explanation:

The cognitive approach in psychology focuses on understanding and studying mental processes such as perception, memory, decision-making, problem-solving, and thinking. It examines how individuals acquire, process, and use information to understand and interact with the world around them. While thoughts, feelings, and thinking are central to the cognitive approach, genetic makeup is not a primary focus. Genetic factors are more relevant in other psychological approaches, such as the biological perspective.

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7)   Which part of brain controls positive emotions?

   a)        The left hemisphere

    b)        Limbic system

    c)        The right hemisphere

    d)        Cerebrum

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'b'.

Explanation:

Positive emotions are controlled and regulated by various parts of the brain, but the limbic system plays a significant role in processing and experiencing emotions, including positive ones.

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8) With regard to the types of concepts; which of the following concept is known, familiar and relatively simple concept?  

    a)      Artificial  

    b)      Natural

    c)      Prototypes

    d)      Prolonged

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'b'.

Explanation:

The concept that is known, familiar, and relatively simple is "Natural." Natural concepts are based on objects and events that we encounter in our everyday experiences, making them easier to understand and categorize compared to artificial or abstract concepts.

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9)  The mind level below the level of conscious awareness is known as_____________. 

    a)        Preconscious

    b)        Subconscious

    c)        Unconscious 

    d)        Conscious 

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'c'.

Explanation:

The mind level below the level of conscious awareness is known as the "Unconscious."

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10)   Rorschach belongs to which of the following categories of test? 

    a)        Aptitude

    b)       Intelligence

    c)        Self-Report

    d)        Projective

Correct Answer: 

The correct answer is  'd'.

Explanation:

The Rorschach test is a psychological assessment tool that falls under the category of projective tests. Projective tests are a type of psychological test where individuals are presented with ambiguous or unstructured stimuli, such as images or words, and are asked to respond to them. The way a person responds to these stimuli is believed to provide insights into their thoughts, feelings, and personality characteristics that may be hidden from conscious awareness.

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