WorksheetsFoundations of Psych - Q2 Prep
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which type of goal orientation emphasizes safety, responsibilities, and avoiding losses?
A) Promotion Focus
B) Prevention Focus
C) Expectancy Focus
D) Intrinsic Motivation
What is the difference between sensation and perception?
A) Sensation refers to the interpretation of stimuli, while perception refers to the detection of stimuli.
B) Sensation is the physical processing of stimuli, while perception is the psychological interpretation of those stimuli.
C) Sensation occurs in the brain, while perception occurs in the sensory organs.
D) Sensation is voluntary, while perception is automatic.
Which theory suggests that intelligence can be divided into fluid and crystallized types?
A) Cattell’s Theory of Intelligence
B) Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory
C) Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
D) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maria got a promotion at work and told her colleague, "I worked hard and consistently exceeded my goals." Based on Attribution Theory, how would Maria’s attribution be classified?
A) Internal & uncontrollable
B) External & uncontrollable
C) Internal & controllable
D) External & controllable
When driving at night, John sees two headlights in his rearview mirror and immediately knows it’s a car. His brain recognizes this pattern based on previous experiences. This is an example of:
A) Sensation
B) Bottom-up processing
C) Top-down processing
D) Threshold detection
After getting into a car accident, Sarah says, "The weather was terrible, and the roads were really slippery." According to Attribution Theory, how would Sarah's attribution be classified?
A) Internal & uncontrollable
B) External & uncontrollable
C) Internal & controllable
D) External & controllable
A group of students watches a classmate solve a complex math problem on the board. Later, the same students are able to solve similar problems on their own by following the same steps they observed. This is an example of:
A) Classical conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Observational learning
D) Trial and error learning
Which of the following was a limitation of the original Simon-Binet Test?
A) It only assessed physical abilities.
B) It could not be used for children under the age of 5.
C) It relied on verbal abilities.
D) It was only designed to be used for adults.
Which learning theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior?
A) Observational Learning
B) Operant Conditioning
C) Classical Conditioning
D) Cognitive Learning
Which type of processing involves using sensory input to build a perception?
A) Top-down processing
B) Parallel processing
C) Lateral processing
D) Bottom-up processing
Which type of motivation is driven by external rewards such as money or praise?
A) Extrinsic Motivation
B) Intrinsic Motivation
C) Self-Determined Motivation
D) Autonomous Motivation
Which type of learning involves associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response?
A) Classical Conditioning
B) Operant Conditioning
C) Observational Learning
D) Cognitive Learning
Which theory of intelligence suggests that there are multiple independent intelligences rather than a single general intelligence?
A) Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
B) Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory
C) Cattell’s Theory of Intelligence
D) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
What is the term for the psychological process of interpreting sensory information to make it meaningful?
A) Sensation
B) Perception
C) Cognition
D) Intuition
Every time a child cleans their room, their parent gives them a piece of candy. Over time, the child starts cleaning their room more frequently. This is an example of:
A) Classical conditioning
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Negative reinforcement
D) Punishment
John excels at solving puzzles and quickly adapts to new tasks. His ability to solve novel problems is an example of:
A) Crystallized intelligence
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Practical intelligence
D) Fluid intelligence
Every morning, Anna hears the same alarm clock sound to wake up. Initially, it used to annoy her, but over time, she stopped noticing it as much. What process explains Anna's reduced response to the alarm sound?
A) Sensory overload
B) Classical conditioning
C) Habituation
D) Dishabituation
A teacher encourages students by telling them, "You are capable of solving these problems if you put in the effort and practice." By increasing the students' confidence in their abilities, the teacher is working to improve their:
A) Self-determination
B) External motivation
C) Self-actualization
D) Self-efficacy
Which of the following best illustrates crystallized intelligence?
A) Solving a puzzle you have never seen before.
B) Learning how to play a new musical instrument.
C) Remembering the capital cities of all the states.
D) Figuring out how to navigate a complex social situation.
Which of the following is an example of sensory adaptation?
A) Failing to notice the sound of a fan after it has been running for a while.
B) Being startled by a loud noise.
C) Adjusting to the dark after walking into a dim room.
D) Detecting the faint smell of perfume in a crowded room.
