Basic Psychology Set 3
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This set of Basic Psychology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Basic Psychology Set 3
Q1 | ______________ is a Contemporary American psychologist whose triarchictheory of intelligence includes three forms of intelligence- componential, contextual, and experiential.
- charles spearman
- david wechsler
- howard gardner
- robert sternberg
Q2 | ____________ is a group of cognitive processes used to generate useful, original,and novel ideas or solutions.
- aptitude
- creativity
- attitude
- decision making
Q3 | ____________ is a form of intelligence that involves the ability to deal with novelsituations by drawing on existing skills and knowledge.
- experiential
- componential
- contextual
- practical
Q4 | _____________ is a form of intelligence that involves the ability to adapt to theenvironment and is sometimes described as street smarts.
- situational
- componential
- contextual
- experiential
Q5 | The principle of ________________ states that the body monitors and maintains relatively constant levels of internal states, such as temperature, fluid levels andenergy supplies.
- equilibrium
- hedonism
- homeostatic
- self-actualization
Q6 | ____________ theories proposed that behavior is motivated by the “pull” ofexternal goals such as rewards.
- trait
- instinct
- incentive
- drive
Q7 | ________________ theories propose that behavior is motivated by the desire toreduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger or thirst.
- trait
- instinct
- incentive
- drive
Q8 | ______________ is defined by Maslow as “the full use and exploitation of talent,capacities and potentials”
- equilibrium
- hedonism
- homeostatic
- self-actualization
Q9 | ________________ hormone seems to play a role in signaling satiation, orfullness.
- estrogen
- cholecystokinin
- progesterone
- testosterone
Q10 | _____________ is weighing 20 percent or more above one’s optimal body weight.
- anorexia nervosa
- satiation
- obese
- bulimia nervosa
Q11 | A ______________ is sexually attracted to individuals of both sexes.
- unisexual
- homosexual
- lesbian
- bisexual
Q12 | ______________ is the degree to which a person is subjectively convinced of hisor her own capabilities, effectiveness, or efficiency in meeting the demands of a situation.
- self-confidence
- self-efficacy
- achievement
- competence
Q13 | ______________ motivation is the drive to excel, succeed or out-perform others atsome task.
- self-confidence
- self-efficacy
- achievement
- competence
Q14 | _______________ is a distinct psychological state that involves subjectiveexperience, physical arousal, and a behavioral expression or response.
- emotion
- motivation
- internalization
- competence
Q15 | Tim buys a lottery ticket every Friday with the expectation that he is going to winsome money. His behavior illustrates
- instinct
- incentive motivation
- drive
- self-actualization
Q16 | ______________ is defined as an individual’s unique and relatively consistentpatterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
- intelligence
- creativity
- aptitude
- personality
Q17 | The psychological energy that each person possesses evolves to form the threebasic _____________ of personality.
- contents
- forms
- structures
- methods
Q18 | The main drawback to any defense mechanism is that maintaining self-deceptionsrequires ______________, which is needed to cope effectively with the demands of daily life.
- psychological energy
- conscious content
- anxiety-producing thoughts
- unknown impulses
Q19 | The most critical conflict that the child must successfully resolve for healthypersonality and sexual development occurs during the _______________ stage.
- oral
- phallic
- latency
- anal
Q20 | Freud’s views on female sexuality, particularly the concept of _______________are among his most severely criticized ideas.
- electra complex
- oedipus complex
- penis envy
- fixation
Q21 | In Freud’s theory, the psychological and emotional energy associated withexpressions of sexuality is _________________.
- thanatos
- libido
- eros
- id
Q22 | ______________ is a term used to describe a level of awareness that containsinformation that is not currently in conscious awareness but is easily accessible.
- unconscious
- conscious
- preconscious
- catharsis
Q23 | _____________ is the first psychosexual stage of development, during which theinfant derives pleasure through the activities of sucking, chewing and biting.
- genital stage
- phallic stage
- oral stage
- anal stage
Q24 | ________________ is a psychoanalytical technique in which the patientspontaneously reports all thoughts, feelings and mental images as they come to mind.
- repression
- catharsis
- free association
- ego defense mechanism
Q25 | Freud’s belief that the primary motivation behind behavior is _________________urges.
- unconscious
- pleasure
- preconscious
- sexual