WorksheetsWorksheet: Psychology Methods and Variables
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
In an experiment the experimenter studies the effect of one variable on the other by deliberately ____________________ and ____________________ one variable.
Participant, non-participant
Manipulating, controlling
Manipulating, Manipulating
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In the case study method the main unit of analysis is the ________________ and his experiences across different contexts in life.
Individual
Group/ Individual people
group people
All answer is correct
The variable which is controlled and manipulated by the experimenter is called ____________________ variable and the variable on which its impact is studied is known as ____________________ variable.
A) Independent, dependent
B) Independent, Independent
C) Dependent, dependent
D) All answer is correct
______________ method is generally used to study the pattern of opinions, attitudes, beliefs and values of the people.
Survey
test
Interview
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A ________________ ________________ provides an objective assessment of different qualities and limitations of the individual.
Psychological test
Interview
Survey
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____________________ of a test refers to its consistency in terms yielding the scores from the representative sample for which it has been designed.
Reliability
Psychological test
The process by which a person moves towards fulfilment of wants is called:
motivation
need
incentive
goal
Secondary needs are acquired through
social interaction
biological needs
intrinsic procession
innate needs
According to Maslow the most basic needs are:
love
biological
safety
cognitive
Reema gets Rs. 20 for every good grade she obtains in school. Reema is receiving:
extrinsic motivation
intrinsic motivation
primary need
growth need
Ashok has a high need for …………….. because he likes to study and investigate new things.
love
nurturance
achievement
exploration
Who developed the personality theories of social cognitive that included observational learning, self-efficacy, situational influences, and cognitive processes?
Albert Bandura
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
The psychoanalytic perspective of personality emphasizes the importance of
situational influences
cognitive processes
observational learning, self-efficacy
early childhood experiences and the unconscious mind
Who was the first to introduce the concepts of introversion and extroversion?
Carl Jung
Erik Erikson
Alfred Adler
Karen Horney
The theory Attitudes Versus Actions: LaPiere's (1934) Classic Study suggested that
attitudes correlate with behaviors.
Attitudes correlate with behaviors depending on the situation
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attitudes did not correlate with behaviors.
What is correct about temperament.
It is the character of a person depending on the social environment
are human behaviors depending on the situation
It is considered to have a biological basis
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Sensation and perception are closely related processes. Which is affected by a person's culture and experiences?
both sensation and perception
only perception
neither sensation nor perception
only sensation
What are values?
Ideas, thoughts, and actions that are important to us
An object that we like
Strange thoughts
Something that we enjoy doing
A moral value is:
a principle that distinguishes right from wrong
a scientific fact
a physical object
an economic theory
set of principles guiding us to evaluate what is right or wrong
set of principles guiding us to evaluate what is right or wrong
if it is important for acquiring something else
None of these
A value that shows you how to do something
What is a Social Norm?
System of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior
Are the unwritten rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society
these are the rights and obligations of people
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What is Thinking?
Thinking is the mental activity that allows us to understand
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Thinking is the mental activity that allows us to understand, process, and communicate information.
The process of considering or reasoning about something.
Basic Elements of Thinking
analysis, synthesis, generalization.
knowledge, comprehension, application.
symbols, concepts, and prototypes.
all answers are correct
The process of interaction with people and the environment is …
All of answer is correct
Conversation
Communication
interaction
The most commonly employed tool of communication is …
Language
Emotion
Act
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Anything that interferes with the sender's creating and delivering a message and the receiver interpreting the message is called__
distortion
feedback
channel
encoding
Communication is always a ___ way process.
Two
one
three
four
This type of communication is speaking to teachers and students.
oral
written
non verbal
body language
This type of communication includes sending emails, typing reports and letters.
written
oral
verbal
non verbal
Delivering a message by means other than speaking or writing is called __________ communication.
Verbal
non verbal
written
oral
Can a person's perception be a barrier to communication
Yes
No
Depending on the situation
All of answer is correct
Who created the Linear Models of communication?
R. West, L. Turner
K. Thomas, R.Kilmann
K. Shannon, W. Weaver
All of answer is correct
In which model of communication, the sender is the source of the message and does not wait for feedback from the receiver.
Interactional Models of Communication
Transactional Models of Communication
Linear Models of Communication
All of answer is correct
The author of the theory conflict resolution strategies that people use to handle conflict, including avoiding, defeating, compromising, accommodating, and collaborating.
K. Shannon, W. Weaver
R. West, L. Turner
K. Thomas, R.Kilmann
All of answer is correct
According Louis R. Pondy research there are the five stages of a conflict episode are identified:
Latent Phase, perceived Phase, differentiation Phase, Initiation Phase, Resolution Phase.
Prelude to conflict, Triggering Event, felt conflict Event, manifest conflict, and conflict aftermath or conditions.
latent conflict (conditions), perceived conflict (cognition), felt conflict (affect), manifest conflict (behavior), and conflict aftermath (conditions).
Triggering Event, felt conflict Event, manifest conflict, and conflict aftermath or conditions.
A stressor is...
Any person, object, situation or event that produces stress.
a state of physiological and psychological arousal.
a psychological factor that always originates from the individual
an external factor that originates from the environment
What does adrenaline do to the body during the alarm stage?
calms the body down
makes a person tired
makes you feel good
triggers the fight/flight response
Rio has broken up with his girlfriend. He is feeling very stressed about suddenly becoming single and the end of their relationship. A physical sign of stress that Rio might exhibit is:
headaches
denial
What part of the nervous system is activated by stress?
sympathetic
parasympathetic
somatic
central
Stress has been shown to put people at a higher risk for
unplanned pregnancy
schizophrenia
Alzheimer's
heart attack and stroke
Which of these might cause stress?
All answers are correct
Planning a wedding
Traveling for vacation
Driving during rush hour
The “stress response” prepares your body to:
Fight or run
Sleep
Eat more
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Chronic stress affects sexual health in:
Both
All answers are correct
Man
Women
Which psychological approach emphasizes the study of mental processes such as perception and memory?
Cognitive approach
Humanistic approach
Psychoanalytic approach
Biological approach /neuropsychological approach
Who developed the theory of psychoanalysis?
Ivan Pavlov
Albert Bandura
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
In which year was the first psychological laboratory established by Wilhelm Wundt?
1900
1950
2000
1879
What is the main unit of analysis in the case study method?
Individual and his experiences across different contexts in life
Group of individuals
Statistical data
Community dynamics
Which of the following individuals is considered the father of modern psychology?
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
PWilhelm Wundt (R)
Who conducted the Little Albert experiment?
Carl Rogers
John B. Watson(R)
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
The items (questions) of the questionnaire can be either in ________________ ______________ form or in ____________________ form.
open ended; close ended
multiple choice; essay
short answer; long answer
true/false; matching
12. Interview as one of the techniques of data collection is often referred to as a ________________ ________________ ________________ between two persons with a set objective.
planned verbal interaction/Face –to-face interaction
random written communication/Online chat
unplanned physical activity/Group discussion
impromptu non-verbal exchange/Phone call
Structured interview is characterized by:
Unplanned and spontaneous questions
Flexible and changing structure
Pre-determined questions in a fixed order (R)
Use of storytelling techniques
What was the main goal of the Little Albert experiment?
To study moral development in children
To examine memory capacity in infants
To demonstrate classical conditioning in humans
To analyze attachment between mother and child
The process by which a person moves towards fulfillment of wants is called:
Motivation (R)
Adaptation
Learning
Conditioning
According to Maslow, the most basic needs are:
Safety
Biological
Socialization and love
Esteem and self-actualization
Who developed the personality theories of social cognitive that included observational learning, self-efficacy, situational influences, and cognitive processes?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
The psychoanalytic perspective of personality emphasizes the importance of:
situational influences
early childhood experiences and the unconscious mind
observational learning, self-efficacy
cognitive processes
Who was the first to introduce the concepts of introversion and extroversion?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
What was the main finding of the learned helplessness experiment?
Animals prefer social environments.
Animals can develop new skills quickly.
Animals can become passive when they feel they have no control
Animals can learn to escape from stress
What is the primary focus of communication theory in psychology?
Analyzing how information is transmitted and received
Understanding how people learn
Exploring emotions
Studying brain functions
What is important for successful communication?
Ignoring non-verbal signals.
High speed of information transmission.
The most commonly employed tool of communication is:
Emotion
Act
Language
Non-verbal cues
What is non-verbal communication primarily concerned with?
The use of words and language
Body language and facial expressions
Written communication in formal settings
The role of speech in social interaction
What does psychology study?
Mental processes and behavior of individuals and groups
Only brain anatomy and physiology
Patterns of social interaction only
Emotional responses in animals only
Which research method involves systematic observation of behavior in natural conditions without influencing it?
Laboratory experiment
Psychological testing
Case study
Naturalistic observation
Which psychological approach studies only observable behavior?
Psychoanalytic
Behaviorist
Humanistic
Cognitive
Which approach focuses on unconscious processes?
Cognitive
Psychoanalytic
Behaviorist
Humanistic
Which approach views a person as striving for self-actualization?
Humanistic
Behaviorist
Biological
Cognitive
Which approach studies thinking, memory, and attention?
Cognitive
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
Behaviorist
Which approach focuses on a person’s inner experience and feelings?
Behavioral
Humanistic
Cognitive
Biological
Who is most closely associated with psychoanalysis?
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
Jean Piaget
Who is one of the founders of behaviorism?
Ivan Pavlov
Carl Jung
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
Which author is associated with the humanistic approach?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
John Watson
Jean Piaget
Which scientist is most often associated with the cognitive approach?
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
Carl Rogers
Which approach aims to change a person’s thoughts and beliefs?
Cognitive
Biological
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
