Solved Sample Question Paper:Psychology

Solved Sample Question Paper:Psychology
psychology objective questions and answers Solved Model test

1. Among primates, maternal behavior is primarily influenced by—
(A) The hormone prolactin
(B) The hormone estrogen
(C) Experience and learning
(D) External stimuli
Ans. (C)

2. Competence motivation is largely—
(A) Intrinsic
(B) Extrinsic
(C) Passive
(D) Intrinsic and passive
Ans. (A)

3. In human beings, sexual arousal is controlled at the level of—
(A) Spinal cord
(B) Cerebral cortex
(C) Cerebellum
(D) Medulla
Ans. (B)

4. All behavior is directed to—
(A) Use energy or restore it depending on the kind of behavior
(B) Reduce tissue deficit (restore energy)
(C) Increase tissue deficit (use energy)
(D) None of the above is true
Ans. (A)

5. Which is not true about motivated behavior?
(A) It is cyclical following the sequence. Need-drive-incentive.
(B) It is selective determined by the goal.
(C) It is active and persistent continuing till the goal is achieved.
(D) It is an attempt on establishing homeostasis with the organism.
(E) it is goal-directed.
(F) Being emotional it is irrational.
Ans. (F)

6. Lack of sensory stimulation in human adults for long period of time may cause—
(A) Hallucinations
(B) Disorientation in time and space
(C) Inability to concentrate
(D) All of the above
Ans. (D)

7. Thirst and drinking behavior result from—
(A) Cellular dehydration
(B) Cellular dehydration and hypovolemia
(C) Cellular hydration and hypovolemia
(D) Increase in volume of the blood
Ans. (B)

8. All of the following are approaches or theories of motivation except— -- - -
(A) Instinct theories
(B) Drive theories
(C) Incentive theories
(D) Multifactor theory
(E) Opponent process theory
(F) Optimal level theories
(G) Need hierarchy theory.
(H) Vector valence theory
Ans. (D)

9. Need for affiliation is NOT—
(A) A social need
(B) A learned need
(C) Derived from experience
(D) Innate
Ans. (D)

10 Need for achievement can be measured by using—
(A) TAT
(B) Binnet’s scale
(C) Thurstone’s scale
(D) Semantic differential scale
Ans. (A)

11. According to Kurt Lewin which of the following is not a type of conflict of motives?
(A) Approach—approach conflict
(B) Approach—avoidance conflict
(C) Avoidance—Avoidance conflict
(D) Multiple approach—avoidance conflict
(E) Multiple approach—approach conflict
Ans. (E)

12. A fairly complex pattern of behavior emerging without prior training found in all members of a species is termed—
(A) Imitative behavior
(B) Reflex action
(C) Instinct
(D) Habit
Ans. (C)

13. All of the following are methods of the conscious resolution of conflicts except—
(A) Projection
(B) Repression
(C) Compensation
(D) Reaction formation
(E) Displacement
(F) Aggression
(G) Rationalization
(H) Conversion
(I) Sublimation
Ans. (F)

14. Social learning theory was formulated by—
(A) Tolman
(B) Bandura
(C) Skinner
(D) Erikson
Ans. (B)

15. Which of the following statements about instincts and reflex action is WRONG?
(A) Instinct is a response to the total situation; reflex is a response to some particular stimulus
(B) Reflex action cannot be modified.
(C) Instinctive activity defies modification.
(D) Instinctive activities take much longer time that reflex activity.
Ans. (C)

16. Which is not correct about exploratory behavior?
(A) Many argue that this behavior is innately motivated.
(B) Many people believe that people react to this behavior in order to increase this stimulation.
(C) Many terms have been used to describe this behavior.
(D) Many psychologists say that the concept of exploratory behavior has gone in disfavour
Ans. (D)

17An instinct is characterized by—
(A) Cognition
(B) Conation
(C) Affection
(D) All of the above
Ans. (D)

18. An individual experiences a conflict when—
(A) His strong needs remain unfulfilled.
(B) He has to choose between two strong and contradictory motives.
(C) He wants to do many things all at the same time.
(D) He has to continue with the work despite loss of interest
Ans. (B)

19. A son who has a harsh father may feel generally hostile to all superiors. This is an example of—
(A) Generalized anxiety
(B) Generalized fear
(C) Generalized anger
(D) Direct aggression
Ans. (C)

20. Facial expressions of certain primary emotions are—
(A) Innate
(B) Learned
(C) Derived from experience
(D) All of the above
Ans. (A)

21. Match list I with list II, reply on codes—
List I
(a) Alpha
(b) Delta
(c) Theta
List II
1. Alertness
2. Deep sleep
3. Emotional state
4. Quite and relaxed
Codes—
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 2 4 1 3
(D) 3 4 1 3
Ans. (C)

22. Phobias are—
(A) Intense fears
(B) Learned through modeling
(C) Vague fears experienced without our knowledge not knowing exactly what the source is
(D) All of the above
Ans. (A)

23. According to James Lange theory of Emotions felt emotions depend on the—
(A) Activity of lower brain areas
(B) Perception of bodily changes
(C) Activity of higher brain process
(D) Interpretation of bodily arousal.
Ans. B

24. According to Carl Rogers, the humanist individuals, develop through their interactions with their environment all of the
Following except—
(A) Competitiveness
(B) A self
(C) A need for positive regard
(D) Conditions of worth
Ans. (A)

25. When two negative goals are involved, the resulting behavior, may be—
(A) Vacillation
(B) Attempt to solve the conflict situation
(C) Day dreaming
(D) Any of the above
Ans. (D)