25. A person who traveled away from home to his customary workplace was unable to recall his identity and settled in a new place. One day he abruptly woke up, was mystified and distressed at being in a strange place. As a consequence of stress what does he suffer from?a. Dissociative amnesiab. Dissociative fuguec. Dissociative identity disorderd. Depersonalization26. What is the level of the brain where sensory information is processed (decoded) as a threat or a non-threat and where cognition takes place?
a. Neo-cortex
b. Hypothalamus
c. Thalamus
d. Septal area
27. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :List-I (Behaviour)A. Taking leaveB. Devoting fully to workC. Thinking that job is not everythingD. Thinking of positive outcomes while performing demanding tasks
List-II (Coping Strategy)
1. Cognitive approach
2. Behavioural avoidance
3. Cognitive avoidance
4. Behavioural approach
a. A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
b. A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1
c. A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
d. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
28. Which one of the following refers most appropriately to the concept of psychological stress ?
a. Perception of a problematic or demanding situation
b. Behavioural changes resulting from demanding situation
c. A disturbed psycho-physiological state of the person
d. Physiological changes in the body
29. Which one of the following sets is the correct sequence involved in role efficacy?
a. Centrality � integration � proactivity �creativity
b. Proactivity � integration � creativity �centrality
c. Integration � proactivity � creativity �centrality
d. Creativity � integration �centrality �proactivity
30. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List-I (Concept Related with Stress)
A. General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
B. Psychoneuro � immunology (PNI)
C. Post � traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)
D. Conflict
List-II (Description of the Concept)
1. A state that occurs when an individual must choose between two or more competing goals
2. Typical series of responses to stressful situations that contains three stages of body's reaction in terms of alarm,resistance and exhaustion
3. Which focuses on how the body defends itself against foreign substances & how psychological & physiological factors influence the immune system
4. Set of symptoms that may follow deeply disturbing events; symptoms includes recalling the event, difficulty in concentrating, sleep disturbances,nervousness and guilt
a. A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
b. A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1
c. A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
d. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
31. One of the strategies to reduce conflict is to allow some conflict to surface; however it must be carefully contained by spelling out which issues are to be discussed and how they are to be resolved. The problems and procedures may be structured and
representatives from the conflicting parties may be allowed to negotiate and bargain within the established structure. What is this strategy known as?
a. Diffusion
b. Confrontation
c. Containment
d. Transactional analysis
32. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a. Sociogram : Moreno
b. Social a : Bogardus
c. Cognitive dissonance : Festinger
d. Semantic differential : Likert
33. Which one of the following are effective strategies for combating prejudice?
1. Establishing direct inter-group contact under appropriate conditions.
2. Changing the boundaries between ingroups and out-groups
3. Using legal measures
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3 only
34. What is the process by which recent exposure to stimuli such as people, ideas or even mere words influence the interpretation of new information known as ?
a. Amnesia
b. Script
c. Impression-formation
d. Priming
35. Which of the following steps are useful to enhance impression-management?
1. Praising or flattering
2. Enhancing personal appearance through dress, makeup and other tactics
3. Self-praising
4. Associating with important or respected people.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 3 and 4 only
35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List-I (Constituent)
A. Psychic consciousness
B. Physical consciousness
C. Vital consciousness
D. Mental consciousness
List-II (Description)
1. Character
2. Integration with innermost self
3. Sensory integration
4. Thinking, willing
a. A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
b. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4
c. A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
d. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
36. People experience learned helplessness when they encounter uncontrollability. This generates a cluster of syndromes. Which one of the following is more likely?
a. Cognitive, attitudinal and emotional deficits
b. Cognitive, perceptual and motivational deficits
c. Emotional, attitudinal and motivational deficits
d. Cognitive, motivational and emotional deficits
37. Consider the following in the perceptual process :
1. Organization
2. Sensory input
3. Interpretation
4. Selective attention
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the above in perceptual process ?
a. 1-4-2-3
b. 2-3-1-4
c. 1-3-2-4
d. 2-4-1-3
38. When does perceptual constancy occur?
a. When sensation and perception of an object change with each other constancy
b. When perception of an object remains same even when sensation changes
c. When sensation and perception of an object remains constant when the distance changes
d. When sensation of an object remains same and only perception changes constantly
39. A line disappears at an angle behind a solid figure, reappearing at the other side
at what seems to be an incorrect position.What is this called?
a. The Muller-Lyre illusion
b. The Ponzo illusion
c. The Poggendorff illusion
d. The Necker illusion
40. What is one able to study from Rorschach responses?
a. Learning and experience
b. Brain connections
c. Attitudes and aptitudes
d. Motives and needs
41. Which one of the following behaviours is typically reinforced on a variable ratio schedule?
a. Inserting coins into a gambling machine
b. Checking the mail box to see if mail has arrived
c. Studying for surprise or unexpected quizzes
d. Inserting coins into a vending machine to get a candy bar
42. What does the term 'reflex reserve' refer to ?
a. The number of reinforced trails required for acquisition
b. The number of un-reinforced trials required for extinction
c. The range of stimuli to which the conditioned response will generalize
d. The spontaneous recovery of extinct habits
43. In which type of learning is prior experience of no use and each trial is independent ?
a. Latent learning
b. Probability learning
c. Motor learning
d. Trial-error learning
44. What is a conditioning procedure in which the CS proceeds and overlaps with UCS called?
a. Trace conditioning
b. Simultaneous conditioning
c. Backward conditioning
d. Delayed conditioned
45. An earlier problem solved by a person made it harder to solve a latter one. It is an
example of
a. Positive transfer
b. Negative transfer
c. Zero transfer
d. Reverse transfer
46. What type of reinforcement schedule ensures fastest rate of conditioning?
a. Ratio Schedule
b. Continuous Schedule
c. Interval Schedule
d. Intermittent Schedule
47. Suppose you are asked to follow one learning style to teach a mentally challenged child as to how to eat. Which one of the following methods would you like to follow?
a. Conditioning
b. Trial and error
c. Programmed learning
d. Insight learning
48. When is the group influence effective in attitude formation
a. When the group exerts pressure to conform
b. When there are emotional ties within the group
c. When the group is highly cohesive
d. When the attitudes are used to satisfy an individual's own needs
50. Suppose you are asked to determine one's potentiality for a post requiring higher
intellectual abilities. Which of the following coefficients of validity would you chose to administer?
1. Construct validity
2. Convergent validity
3. Predictive validity
4. Discriminative validity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1 and 3 only
51. Consider the following statements:
1. Thurstone method is an 11-point scale whereas Likert method is a 5-point scale.
2. Items are selected on the basis of Qvalue and internal consistency in Thurstone method, on the other hand in Likert method items are selected by computing item analysis.
3. Likert method of test development is easier than Thurstone method.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1 and 3 only
52. What is the reason for normal individuals resorting to antisocial responses when in a crowd?
a. Facilitation effect
b. deindividuation effect
c. Bystander effect
d. Inhibition effect
53. What does the multi-paradigm, classification of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) consist of?
1. Instructional paradigm
2. Revelatory paradigm
3. conjectural paradigm
4. emancipatory paradigm
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, 3 and 4
d. 1, 2 and 4 only
54. Assertion (A) : Meaning attached to any word, object or experience is always
personally experienced
Reason (R) : Every word has a variety of meanings attached to it.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
55. Assertion (A) : Haemophilia is more common in males
Reason (R) : Haemophilia is caused by a Y-linked gene.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
56. Assertion (A) : Data-driven bottom-up theories do not explain context effects.
Reason (R) : Constructive approaches to perception are preferred, since it is assumed that higher order thinking plays an important role.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
57. Assertion (A) : People remember unpleasant events more than pleasant ones.
Reason (R) : Anxiety-provoking memories are repressed.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
58. Assertion (A) : Reproductive problem solving involves application of tried and
true paths.
Reason (R) : Productive thinking requires insight and creativity. Hence, creativity
tasks cannot be handled by reproductive thinking.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
59. Assertion (A) : Although, in general,emotion impels the individual to positive goal-oriented activity, in certain situations emotion paralyses all actions.
Reason (R) : Some intense emotions in certain situations, create 'tonic immobility'.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
60. Assertion (A) : In many cases, persons holding negative attitudes towards the members of various groups cannot express their views directly.
Reason (R) : Laws, social pressure, fear of retaliation, all serve to deter people from
putting their prejudiced views into open practice.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
61. Assertion (A) : The relationship between self-esteem and persuasion effectiveness in attitude change is found to be curvilinear.
Reason (R) : The technique of using cognitive dissonance is not the only effective means for attitude change.
a. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true
62. Lateen and Darley decided to test the hypothesis that person's perception of the
number of other bystanders witnessing an emergency will affect his willingness to help.
Which one of the following had been used as 'dependent variable' in this experiment?
a. Person's perception
b. Number of other bystanders
c. Witnessing an emergency
d. Willingness to help
63. When does confounding occur in an experimental research?
a. An extraneous variable changes systematically along with hypothesized causal variable
b. No extraneous variable changes systematically with causal variable
c. Dependent variable does not change along with systematic change in independent variable
d. Dependent variable changes along with systematic change in independent variable
64. Which one of the following characteristic predominantly discriminates between 'expost facto' research and 'experimental' research?
a. Control of variables
b. Number of variables
c. Nature of sample
d. Use of statistical analysis techniques
65. A psychologist, interested in understanding the consequences of capital punishment, carefully and extensively observed, interviewed and administered the medical and psychological tests to the three criminals served with capital punishment. In which way can the research method employed be best labeled as?
a. Naturalistic observation
b. Psychometric method
c. Survey method
d. Case study method
66. Consider the following statements:
1. Random samples are more representatives.
2. Random samples are cheap and easy to obtain.
3. Random samples permit better generalization from sample to population.
4. Random samples are drawn by lottery or equivalent method.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 3 and 4 only
67. Which of the following tests are considered to be most useful in uncovering the unconscious determinants of behaviour?
1. Rorschach test
2. Word association technique
3. Thematic apperception test
4. NEO � Personality inventory
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2 and 4 only
68. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List-I (Research method)
A. Experiment
B. Naturalistic observation
C. Survey
D. Case study
List-II (Main Precaution for Valid Results)
1. Inter-observer agreement
2. Control group
3. Generalization
4. Sample size
a. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
b. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
c. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
d. A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
69. Which one of the following methods is generally concerned with causal relationships?
a. Field experiment
b. Field study
c. Field Survey
d. Laboratory experiment
70. A researcher, interest in studying the psychological functioning of the group,becomes a member of the group and lives with the group members for a stipulated time period. This is an example of which one of the following?
a. Naturalistic observation
b. Participant observation
c. Scientific observation
d. Controlled observation
71. Which of the following psychologists often measure reaction time ?
1. Sports psychologists
2. Social psychologists
3. Educational psychologists
4. Experimental psychologists
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3 and 4 only
72. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
a. Personality : Organ of Corti
b. Memory : Proactive Interference
c. Perception : Oedipus Complex
d. Motivation : Phoneme
73. What is the correct chronological sequence of the emergence of the following schools of psychology?
1. Structuralism
2. Behaviourism
3. Functionalism
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1-3-2
b. 1-2-3
c. 3-1-2
d. 2-1-3
74. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :List-I (Approach)A. A. OperationalismB. BehaviourismC. Dynamic PsychologyD. PhenomenologyList-II (Feature)1. Man is conscious and is capable of creative behaviour
2. Appreciation of underlying unconscious determinants
3. Emphasis on individual's perception
4. Stimulus-response relationships
5. Any hypothesis should be tested in terms of specific objective procedures
a. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-5
b. A-5 B-4 C-2 D-3
c. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-5
d. A-5 B-2 C-1 D-3
75. Psychologists consider intelligence as which one of the following?a. Stimulus variableb. Behavioural variablec. Organismic variabled. Qualitative variable76. Which specific concept of psychologyclearly explains that human beings are conscious and not just a bundle of habits?
a. Insight
b. Learning
c. Observation
d. Conditioning
77. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List-I (Statements)
A. A. Reinforcement following behaviour and not motivation preceding it initiates behaviour
B. Inner direction gives coherence as well as purpose to human action
C. All actions are assumed to be motivated until proven otherwise
D. There are genetic predispositions to engage in given behaviours at given times
List-II (Approaches to Psychology)
1. Dynamic Model
2. Ethological Theory
3. Humanistic Psychology
4. Behaviouristic Psychology
a. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4
b. A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2
c. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4
d. A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
78. Which one of the following statements is not true about paradigms of instrumental
conditioning?
a. In training with reward, the response is produced
b. In training with punishment, the response is withheld
c. In training with discrimination, the response is produced
d. In training with escape, the response is withheld
79. Which one of the following branches of psychology deals with the studies of the
behaviour of different species ?
a. Ecological Psychology
b. Physiological Psychology
c. Comparative Psychology
d. Social Psychology
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