This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 1 Variations In Psychological Attributes – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 1 Variations In Psychological Attributes Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to Howard Gardner, how many types of intelligences are there? A) Six. B) Eight. C) Nine. D) Seven. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eight. 2. Word smart is a term referred to people who are A) Fluent at using gestures. B) Fluent at using maths. C) Fluent and flexible at using words. D) Rigid in language usage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fluent and flexible at using words. 3. What is the definition of intelligence? A) The " capacity to be smart". B) The " ability to do well in school". C) The " capacity to act purposely, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the environment". D) The " capacity to deal effectively with the environment". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The " capacity to act purposely, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the environment". 4. Guilford gave a model of A) 180 cells. B) 160 cells. C) 150 cells. D) 170 cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 180 cells. 5. According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which type of intelligence involves the capacity to use language fluently and flexibly to express one's thinking and understand others? A) Interpersonal Intelligence. B) Musical Intelligence. C) Linguistic Intelligence. D) Spatial Intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Linguistic Intelligence. 6. Verbal tests can only be administered to literate people. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. If a person has a skill of understanding the motives, feeling and behaviour of other people, he/ she is said to have: A) Linguistic intelligence. B) Interpersonal intelligence. C) Intrapersonal intelligence. D) Social intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interpersonal intelligence. 8. ..... proposed two-factor theory of intelligence A) Thurstone. B) Alfred Binet. C) Charles Spearman. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Charles Spearman. 9. Pilots and sailors have a high intelligence in A) Naturalisic. B) Perceptual. C) Spatial. D) Bodily-kinaesthetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spatial. 10. Charles Spearman created the Two Factor Theory of Intelligence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Dr. Kumar, a famous heart surgeon, would be high on ..... intelligence. A) Linguistic. B) Interpersonal. C) Naturalistic. D) Bodily kinaesthetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bodily kinaesthetic. 12. The ..... approach considersintelligence as an aggregate of abilities. A) Information processing. B) Psychometric. C) Cognitive. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychometric. 13. Miss Vandana enjoys preparing charts and knowledge organizers for her classes etc, her intelligence as per MI is ..... A) Naturalistic. B) Visuo spatial. C) Linguistic. D) Logico mathematical. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visuo spatial. 14. What is the main focus of the information-processing approach to intelligence? A) Describing the structure of intelligence. B) Studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behavior. C) Analyzing emotional intelligence. D) Exploring the impact of culture on intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behavior. 15. ..... refers to the measurement ofpsychological attributes of individuals andtheir evaluation, often using multiplemethods in terms of certain standards ofcomparison. A) Interview. B) Assessment. C) Case study. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assessment. 16. According to Robert Sternberg's ..... theory, there are ..... intelligences. A) Six-factor; six. B) Quadratic; four. C) Triarchic:three. D) Five-intelligences; five. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Triarchic:three. 17. Who proposed a hierarchical model of intelligence operating at two levels A) Arthur Jensen. B) Alfred Binet. C) Charles Spearman. D) Louis Thurstone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Arthur Jensen. 18. Which of the following psychologists did not suggest the existence of more than one kind of intelligence? A) Thurstone. B) Gardner. C) Guildford. D) Binet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Binet. 19. This concept was first introduced by Salovey and Mayer. A) Situationism. B) Mental Retardation. C) Intelligence quotient. D) Emotional Intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emotional Intelligence. 20. Lochan is well aware of her feelings, motives and desires and she used this knowledge to understand others. Which of the following terms best describe her abilities? A) Intrapersonal intelligence. B) Integral intelligence. C) Naturalistic Intelligence. D) Intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence. 21. ..... provides factual information about himself or herself A) Self report measure. B) Inventory. C) Psychological test. D) Psychological test. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self report measure. 22. Who is credited with the development of the Structure-of-intellect model in the field of intelligence research? A) Charles Spearman. B) Alfred Binet. C) Howard Gardner. D) Robert Sternberg. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Robert Sternberg. 23. How does social intelligence theory contribute to our understanding of human behavior? A) By focusing on the impact of culture on intelligence. B) By analyzing emotional intelligence. C) By studying cognitive functions underlying social behavior. D) By describing the structure of intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By studying cognitive functions underlying social behavior. 24. Raven's Progressive Matrices is an example of a ..... test. A) Non-verbal. B) Verbal. C) Performance. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-verbal. 25. A violent child tends to behave submissively and nicely in front of the principal. This changes in his behaviour is due to ..... A) Intelligence. B) Aptitude. C) Individual differences. D) Situationism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Situationism. 26. How does the psychometric approach contribute to our understanding of intelligence? A) By focusing on the impact of culture on intelligence. B) By describing the structure of intelligence. C) By studying cognitive functions underlying intelligent behavior. D) By analyzing emotional intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By describing the structure of intelligence. 27. Philosophers and spiritual leaders fall in which category of intelligence? A) Bodily-Kinaesthetic intelligence. B) Interpersonal intelligence. C) Intrapersonal intelligence. D) Spatial intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intrapersonal intelligence. 28. The term "g-factor" refers to A) Group Intelligence. B) Gardeners Factors. C) General Intelligence. D) Generation Factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) General Intelligence. 29. What is the primary goal of the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence? A) To identify persons at the extremes of intellectual functioning. B) To explain how intelligence is applied in real-world contexts. C) To measure creative potentialities. D) To provide a stigma to children. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To explain how intelligence is applied in real-world contexts. 30. Who is considered the father of modern intelligence testing? A) Charles Spearman. B) Alfred Binet. C) Robert Sternberg. D) Howard Gardner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alfred Binet. 31. J.P. Guilford's Model has how many cells? A) 140. B) 120. C) 160. D) 180. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 180. 32. What is the significance of the Two-factor theory of intelligence in cognitive psychology? A) Exploring the impact of culture on intelligence. B) Analyzing emotional intelligence. C) Studying cognitive functions underlying social behavior. D) Describing the structure of intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Analyzing emotional intelligence. 33. Special abilities in a particular field is known as A) Interest. B) Attitude. C) Observation. D) Aptitude. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Aptitude. 34. An aptitude test attempts to measure A) Potential for future learning. B) A person's genetic makeup. C) How much a person already knows. D) Kinesthetic intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Potential for future learning. 35. ..... is the first step inunderstanding a psychological attribute A) Observation. B) Assessment. C) Interview. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assessment. 36. J.P. Guilford structure of intellect model consists of three dimensions namely A) Numerical abilities, spatial relations and memory. B) Acquisition component, meta component and performance component. C) Inductive reasoning, word fluency and verbal comprehension. D) Operations, contents and products. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Operations, contents and products. 37. Oxford dictionary defines intelligence as the power of perceiving, learning, understanding and A) Reporting. B) Shaping. C) Reason. D) Knowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Knowing. 38. Which intelligence has three components each serving a different function? A) Experiential intelligence. B) Componential intelligence. C) Performance component. D) Contextual intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Componential intelligence. 39. Although Nicole scored well above average on the SAT, she frequently loses her temper and needlessly antagonizes even her best friends. Her behavior best illustrates a low level of: A) Emotional intelligence. B) Validity. C) Convergent thinking. D) Mental age. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotional intelligence. 40. David Wechsler was responsible for? A) The Stanford-Binet intelligence scale. B) Creating a new intelligence scale that could be used for adults. C) Theory of multiple intelligences. D) Seven primary mental abilities theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Creating a new intelligence scale that could be used for adults. 41. Which theory of intelligence views intelligence as the ability to adapt, shape, and select the environment to accomplish one's goals and those of one's society and culture? A) Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. B) Theory of Multiple Intelligences. C) Two-factor theory of intelligence. D) Structure-of-intellect model. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. 42. What is the purpose of intelligence tests according to the text? A) To provide a stigma to children. B) To discriminate against individuals from different cultures. C) To measure creative potentialities. D) To identify persons at the extremes of intellectual functioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To identify persons at the extremes of intellectual functioning. 43. What is the main characteristic of emotional intelligence according to the text? A) Ability to solve complex problems. B) Capacity to understand and manage emotions. C) Fluency in multiple languages. D) Expertise in musical composition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Capacity to understand and manage emotions. 44. Athletes, dancers, actors, sportspersons, gymnasts, and surgeonsare likely to have ..... intelligence A) Musical. B) Linguistic. C) Bodily-Kinaesthetic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bodily-Kinaesthetic. 45. Who is known for developing the concept of emotional intelligence as a form of intelligence distinct from academic intelligence? A) Alfred Binet. B) Howard Gardner. C) Robert Sternberg. D) Charles Spearman. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Robert Sternberg. 46. Who is known for developing the concept of practical intelligence as a form of intelligence that involves the ability to adapt to the environment and shape it to meet one's needs? A) Alfred Binet. B) Howard Gardner. C) Robert Sternberg. D) Charles Spearman. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Robert Sternberg. 47. Triacrchic theory was proposed by A) Howard Gardner. B) Louis Thurstone. C) Robert Sternberg. D) Jp Guilford. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Robert Sternberg. 48. What is the main focus of the social intelligence theory? A) Describing the structure of intelligence. B) Studying cognitive functions underlying social behavior. C) Exploring the impact of culture on intelligence. D) Analyzing emotional intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Studying cognitive functions underlying social behavior. 49. Which type of intelligence, according to Sternberg, involves the ability to generate new ideas and be inventive in dealing with novel problems? A) Analytical intelligence. B) Practical intelligence. C) Creative intelligence. D) Spatial intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Creative intelligence. 50. According to the psychometric approach, what is the main purpose of intelligence tests? A) To identify persons at the extremes of intellectual functioning. B) To provide a stigma to children. C) To discriminate against individuals from different cultures. D) To measure creative potentialities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify persons at the extremes of intellectual functioning. 51. Sternberg proposed which of the following theories? A) Multiple Intelligence Theory. B) Eight Intelligence Theory. C) Triarchic Theory. D) Two Factor Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Triarchic Theory. 52. What is the primary focus of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences? A) Analyzing emotional intelligence. B) Exploring the impact of culture on intelligence. C) Identifying different types of intelligence. D) Describing the structure of intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Identifying different types of intelligence. 53. Have excellent hand and eye coordination. They remember better by doing than hearing or seeing. A) Logical Mathematical Intelligence. B) Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence. 54. ..... states thatsituations and circumstances in which oneis placed influence one's behaviour. A) Situationalism. B) Behaviourism. C) Assessment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Situationalism. 55. An individual uses past experiences creatively to solve novel problems, thus integrating different experiences in an original way to make new discoveries and inventions. Such an individual is said to be high on ..... intelligence. A) Analytical. B) Componential. C) Experiential. D) Contextual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Experiential. 56. Radhika is a very dedicated student who attends classes regularly, prepares written notes, reads the textbook chapters thoroughly and manages to score good in her academics. Based on your learning about the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Radhika has a high level of ..... intelligence. A) Contextual. B) Componential. C) Experiential. D) Social. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Componential. 57. Psychological tests must have two characteristics and they are: A) Valid and reliable. B) Correlation and validity. C) Reliability and foundation. D) Reliability and correlation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Valid and reliable. 58. ..... is an in-depth study of theindividual in terms of her/hispsychological attributes, psychologicalhistory in the context of her/hispsychosocial and physical environment. A) Case study. B) Interview. C) Observation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Case study. 59. ..... refers to the measurement of psychological attributes of individuals and their evaluation, often using multiple methods in terms of certain standards of comparison. A) Assessment. B) Diagnosis. C) Testing. D) Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assessment. 60. What is the primary focus of intelligence testing? A) To measure physical fitness and health. B) To assess personality traits and character. C) To evaluate mental abilities and potential. D) To determine emotional stability and maturity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To evaluate mental abilities and potential. 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