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Inter House Psychology Quiz1

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Intelligence is completely determined by genetics.

a)

True

b)

false

2.

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?

a)

a) Projection

b)

b) Regression

c)

c) Conditioning

d)

d) Sublimation

3.

The “Bobo Doll” experiment demonstrated:

a)

a) Operant conditioning

b)

b) Observational learning

c)

c) Classical conditioning

d)

d) Insight learning

4.

Name the system to cure psychological disorders developed by this psychologist.

(a)  

5.

Which lobe of the brain is concerned with thinking, attention, planning & decision making?

(a)  

6.

Which principle of perception does this picture demonstrate?

a)

Principle of proximity

b)

Principle of similarity

c)

Principle of closure

d)

PPrinciple of good figure

7.

Who developed the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig?

(a)  

8.

Intelligence quotient was introduced by (a)   .

9.

Memory has three stages – encoding, storage, and retrieval.

a)

True

b)

false

10.

The “fight or flight” response is triggered by the (a)   nervous system.

11.

What is Howard Gardner's contribution in the field of intelligence?

(a)  

12.

Schizophrenia means having split personality.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which part of Freud’s personality theory operates on the “pleasure principle”?

(a)  

14.

Which psychologist studied moral development through dilemmas?

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Ivan P. Pavlov

c)

Jean Piaget

d)

Lawrence Kohlberg

15.

The part of the brain responsible for transfer of memory from short-term to long-term is (a)   .

16.

When failing an exam, blaming the teacher instead of oneself is ________ defense mechanism.

a)

Projection

b)

Rationalization

c)

Denial

d)

Reaction Formation

17.

Who am I? I’m the psychologist who studied conformity with line experiments.

a)

Asch

b)

Milgram

c)

Vygotsky

d)

Dollard

18.

Who am I? I am the reflex that makes babies suck anything placed in their mouth.

a)

Moro

b)

Rooting

c)

Grasp

d)

Sucking

19.

Fill in: (ABC of Attitudes = _____ + _____ + _____. )

(a)  

20.

Identify the Projective test.

(a)  

21.

The bystander effect is linked with lack of ________.

a)

Helping behavior

b)

Anxiety

c)

Helplessness

d)

Creactivity

22.

Who is called the father of Indian psychology?

a)

J P Das

b)

Sudhir kakkar

c)

N. N. Sengupta

d)

G. K. Pradhan

23.

Friends ask you to cheat; you refuse due to conscience. Which part of personality is working?

(a)  

24.

A group project fails because nobody takes responsibility. Which social concept?

a)

Social Loafing

b)

Pro social behavior

c)

Learned Helplessness

d)

unwillingness

25.

Ritika studies hard only because she enjoys learning. What type of motivation?

a)

Psychosocial

b)

Biological

c)

Extrinsic

d)

Intrinsic

26.

Aman performs better in sports when friends cheer. Which effect?

(a)  

27.

Whose experiment?

(a)  

28.

Identify the psychologist.

(a)  

29.

Identify the form of learning.

(a)  

30.

Identify the concept.

(a)  

31.

Identify the psychological disorder.

(a)  

32.

Identify the disorder.

(a)  

33.

A car accident survivor constantly relives the event in nightmares. Which disorder it might be?

a)

Depression

b)

Anxiety

c)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

d)

Psychosomatic disorder

34.

A 16-year-old student constantly feels nervous, restless, and imagines the worst possible outcomes in all situations. These feelings persist for many months. Identify the disorder.

a)

Depression

b)

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

c)

Bipolar Disorder

d)

OCD

35.

Sahil’s dog salivates whenever he hears the sound of the bell because he associates it with food.

The bell in this example acts as:

a)

Unconditioned Stimulus

b)

Conditioned Stimulus

c)

Unconditioned Response

d)

Reinforcer

36.

A boy blames his teacher for his failure instead of accepting that he didn’t study enough.

Which defense mechanism is he using?

a)

Projection

b)

Regression

c)

Repression

d)

Sublimation

37.

A student is excellent at solving puzzles and logical reasoning but struggles with languages and music.

According to Gardner, he has high:

a)

Interpersonal Intelligence

b)

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

c)

Naturalistic Intelligence

d)

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

38.

Rohan feels challenged before his inter-house debate. He prepares well under this pressure and eventually wins.

What kind of stress is this?

a)

Distress

b)

Eustress

c)

Chronic Stress

d)

PTSD

39.

Sneha forgets her old ATM pin after she got a new one.

Which interference explains this?

a)

Retroactive Interference

b)

Proactive Interference

c)

Memory Decay

d)

Repression

40.

A psychologist studies a rare child prodigy in detail for several years.

Which method is this?

a)

Experiment

b)

Case Study

c)

Observation

d)

Survey

41.

A student’s IQ is measured as 70. He struggles in academics and needs support in day-to-day activities.

His condition is best described as:

a)

Giftedness

b)

Intellectual Disability

c)

Emotional Disorder

d)

Dementia

42.

Before her exams, Priya calms herself by practicing meditation and slow breathing.

This technique is part of:

a)

Cognitive therapy

b)

Relaxation Techniques

c)

Psychoanalysis

d)

Reinforcement

43.

A student buys a mobile phone because “all her classmates use the same model,” not based on actual features.

This decision shows:

a)

Rational Choice

b)

Conformity Bias

c)

Divergent Thinking

d)

Insight

44.

Adolescents often feel strong peer pressure and struggle with their identity. Erikson calls this stage:

a)

Intimacy vs. Isolation

b)

Identity vs. Role Confusion

c)

Autonomy vs. Shame

d)

Industry vs. Inferiority

45.

Which illusion makes you see moving patterns in a still image?

a)

Optical illusion

b)

Auditory illusion

c)

Gustatory illusion

d)

Olfactory illusion

46.

What is the fear of clowns called?

a)

Coulrophobia

b)

Gymnophobia

c)

Cynophobia

d)

Arachnophobia

47.

What does the “Hawthorne Effect” describe?

a)

Dreaming of flying

b)

Forgetting due to interference

c)

Seeing patterns in random data

d)

Changing behavior because you’re observed

48.

Which cognitive bias makes you think you’re better than you actually are?

a)

Placebo Effect

b)

Dunning-Kruger Effect

c)

Recency Effect

d)

Self-fulfilling prophecy

49.

What’s the name of a psychological effect where catchy songs get stuck in your head?

a)

Mandela Effect

b)

Butterfly Effect

c)

Earworm Effect

d)

Spotlight Effect

50.

Which of these is NOT a level in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

a)

Safety

b)

Esteem

c)

Immortality

d)

Self-actualization

51.

What’s the term for the study of body language?

a)

Kinesics

b)

Semantics

c)

Kinetics

d)

Phonetics

52.

Which emotion is most easily recognized across cultures?

a)

Happiness

b)

Disgust

c)

Surprise

d)

Shame

53.

What’s the term for recalling your first day of school?

a)

Episodic Memory

b)

Semantic Memory

c)

Procedural Memory

d)

Working Memory

54.

Why do spooky ghost stories make people’s hearts race, even if they don’t believe in ghosts?

a)

Suggestibility

b)

Sensory adaptation

c)

Positive illusion

d)

Placebo effect

55.

What’s the common term for seeing animals or faces in clouds?

a)

Pareidolia

b)

Paranoia

c)

Delusion

d)

Auditory Hallucination

56.

Who performed the famous “obedience with electric shocks” experiment?

a)

Ivan Pavlov

b)

Stanley Milgram

c)

John B. Watson

d)

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

57.

What is the primary hormone released during ‘fight or flight’ stress?

a)

Adrenaline

b)

Oxytocin

c)

Testosterone

d)

Insulin

58.

Why do some people get “stage fright”?

a)

Fear of negative evaluation

b)

Love of attention

c)

Anxiety

d)

Visual illusion

59.

Which type of intelligence involves being “street smart” or socially savvy?

a)

Interpersonal intelligence

b)

Musical intelligence

c)

Logical-mathematical

d)

Bodily-kinesthetic

60.

If someone gives wrong reasons for forgetting homework, which defense mechanism are they likely using?

a)

Rationalization

b)

Regression

c)

Sublimation

d)

Projection

61.

What concept is illustrated by this picture?

a)

Figure-Ground Perception

b)

Cognitive Dissonance

c)

Operant Conditioning

d)

Spotlight Effect

62.

What type of learning does this image demonstrate?

a)

Forgetting Curve

b)

Observational Learning

c)

Classical Conditioning

d)

Projection

63.

Which part of the brain acts like a command center, regulating heartbeat and breathing automatically?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Medulla Oblongata

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Thalamus

64.

Which stage is marked by the ability to think abstractly and hypothetically?

a)

Formal operational

b)

Concrete operational

c)

Preoperational

d)

Sensorimotor

65.

This activity mainly tests which developmental skill?

a)

Cognitive development and classification

b)

Language development

c)

Motor skill

d)

Emotional regulation

66.

What does EEG primarily measure?

a)

Brain blood flow

b)

Electrical activity of the brain

c)

Brain structure

d)

Neurotransmitter levels

67.

Jumbled Word: TPEERCSIOHNAPA

Clue: The process by which organisms interpret and organize sensory information to recognize meaningful objects.

a)

Perception

b)

Reception

c)

Projection

d)

Sensation

68.

Jumbled word: GINTOICNI

Clue: The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

(a)  

69.

Jumbled word: TTENIAOTN

Clue: The ability to focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others.



(a)  

70.

Jumbled word: TATITEUAD

Clue: A mental and emotional entity that directs behavior toward objects, people, or events.



(a)  

71.

Jumbled word: TNERDEVEOLPM

Clue: The process of growth and change throughout the lifespan.



(a)  

72.

Jumbled word: OCNLUOSVIE

Clue: Existing or operating without conscious awareness.



(a)  

73.

Jumbled word: NOMIAECTATPON

Clue: The capacity to stay focused or devote cognitive resources to a stimulus.



(a)  

74.

Jumbled word: OPEERICXNE

Clue: The process of consciously noticing or undergoing something.



(a)  

75.

Which type of attention involves focusing on one stimulus while ignoring others?

a)

Divided attention

b)

Selective attention

c)

Sustained attention

d)

Alternating attention

76.

When a person changes their attitude to match a group’s to avoid conflict, it is called:

a)

Internalization

b)

Compliance

c)

Persuasion

d)

Self-justification

77.

According to the Big Five model, which trait is linked to being organized and reliable?

a)

Openness

b)

Agreeableness

c)

Conscientiousness

d)

Neuroticism

78.

A problem-solving method that tries multiple solutions until one works is called:

(a)  

79.

Erikson’s stage of “Industry vs. Inferiority” primarily relates to:

a)

Adolescence and identity formation

b)

Early adulthood and relationships

c)

Childhood and learning competence

d)

Old age and reflection

80.

Which term refers to the mental frameworks children use to organize knowledge?

(a)  

81.

What is ‘attachment theory’ mainly concerned with?

a)

Social acceptance

b)

Emotional bonds between child and caregiver

c)

Motor development

d)

Language acquisition

82.

A person experiencing manic and depressive episodes likely has:

a)

Major depressive disorder

b)

Bipolar disorder

c)

OCD

d)

Panic disorder

83.

Which disorder is characterized by prolonged low mood, loss of interest, and fatigue?

a)

Bipolar disorder

b)

Major depressive disorder

c)

Social anxiety

d)

Generalized anxiety disorder

84.

Cognitive dissonance arises when:

a)

Beliefs and behavior conflict

b)

New information fits old beliefs

c)

Behavior reinforces beliefs

d)

Attitudes change willingly

85.

The “foot-in-the-door” technique is used to:

a)

Make large requests first

b)

Gain compliance with small requests first

c)

Change attitudes instantly

d)

Avoid conflict

86.

Carl Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious refers to:

a)

Personal memories

b)

Shared inherited memories and archetypes

c)

Social influences

d)

Conscious thoughts

87.

Which personality trait tends to experience more negative emotions?

a)

Agreeableness

b)

Neuroticism

c)

Extraversion

d)

Conscientiousness

88.

What brain area is most associated with controlling attention?

a)

Occipital lobe

b)

Prefrontal cortex

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Cerebellum

89.

The "Aha!" moment is associated with which type of learning?

a)

Trial and error

b)

Insight learning

c)

Classical conditioning

d)

Observational learning

90.

Divergent thinking is best described as:

a)

Finding a single correct answer

b)

Generating many creative ideas

c)

Solving problems through logic

d)

Memorizing facts

91.

Dr. Kapoor observes a child in a classroom without interfering, noting patterns in distracted behavior. Which method is this?

(a)  

92.

Tanvi regularly forgets instructions, cannot follow multi-step tasks, and has much difficulty with mathematics despite usual intelligence. Which diagnosis is most likely?

(a)  

93.

Tara helps a company improve teamwork, mediates conflicts, and designs leadership workshops for managers. What is her psychological specialization?

(a)  

94.

Priya is disappointed after losing a competition but quickly tells herself she did her best and starts focusing on her strengths. What self-related trait does this most clearly reflect?

(a)  

95.

Meera fears flying. Her therapist gradually helps her face her fear by imagining airplane trips, then visiting airports, and finally taking a short flight. What kind of therapy is this an example of?

a)

Flooding

b)

Systematic desensitization

c)

Psychodynamic therapy

d)

Aversion therapy

96.

Raghav has persistent negative thoughts and mild depression. In therapy, he learns to challenge these thoughts, set realistic goals, and practice relaxation techniques. Which therapeutic approach is most likely being used?

(a)  

97.

After failing a test, Rohan believes he is not capable of handling academic challenges, so he stops trying in future tests.

What self-related concept does this show?

(a)  

98.

Navya describes herself as a hard-working, empathetic, and friendly person. What aspect of self is she expressing?

a)

Social identity

b)

Personal identity

c)

Role identity

d)

Self-actualization

99.

Ms. Sen provides therapy for trauma, tests personality, and helps with learning strategies for students with anxiety.

Her work best matches which specialization?

(a)  

100.

A child with frequent anxiety attacks learns to relax with guided meditation, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation in sessions.

Which therapy focuses on these techniques?

(a)