This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 9 Applications Of Psychology – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 9 Applications Of Psychology Quiz 13 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. An interview with a theme but no set questions A) Structured interview. B) Unstructured interview. C) Semi-structured interview. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unstructured interview. 2. The tendency to attribute our own behaviour mainly to situation causes but the behaviour of others mainly to internal causes is called ..... A) Attribution. B) Attitude. C) Actor-observer effects. D) Perception. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Actor-observer effects. 3. This approach emphasizes on the individual and that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her future. A) Behavioral Approach. B) Cognitive Approach. C) Psychoanalytical Approach. D) Humanistic Approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Humanistic Approach. 4. Which of these statements is a criticism of interference theory? A) Baddeley and Hitch's study lacks mundane realism. B) McGeoch and Mcdonald's study lacks mundane realism. C) Burke and Skrull's study has good mundane realsim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Baddeley and Hitch's study lacks mundane realism. 5. Define the term 'Psychology'. A) Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. B) Psychology is the study of outer space. C) Psychology is the study of plants and animals. D) Psychology is the study of rocks and minerals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. 6. A weakness of Hughes' task is A) The children did not understand the task. B) It used an unrealistic test. C) It was pointless because it just confirmed Piaget's conclusions. D) The children might have picked up cues from the researcher. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The children might have picked up cues from the researcher. 7. A supervisor who doubts the competence of a new employee unwittingly criticizes everything the new employee does. If the new employee consequently performs poorly, which of the following will most likely have occurred? A) Latent learning. B) Self fulfilling prophesy. C) The halo effect. D) Positive reinforcement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self fulfilling prophesy. 8. Your psychology professor studies processes like thought, memory, and attention. She is most likely what type of psychologist? A) Psychoanalytic. B) Cognitive. C) Humanist. D) Behaviorist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cognitive. 9. What methods does psychology use related to social science? A) Only interviews. B) Only case studies. C) Interviews and case studies. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interviews and case studies. 10. Integral Psychology emphasizes: A) Cognitive behavior therapy. B) Integration of all levels of being. C) Drug-based healing. D) Environmental behavior modification. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Integration of all levels of being. 11. Learning perspective A) The psychological point of view that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior. B) A theory that focuses solely on genetic influences on behavior. C) An approach that disregards the role of environment in shaping behavior. D) A perspective that only considers cognitive processes in learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The psychological point of view that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior. 12. When a person loses his/her identity and normal social restraints in a situation that offers anonymity, this is A) Empathy. B) Groupthink. C) Cognitive dissonance. D) Deindividuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Deindividuation. 13. Psychology A) The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. B) A method of treating mental illness through medication. C) The study of human anatomy and physiology. D) An approach to understanding social interactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The scientific study of behavior and mental processes. 14. Who emphasized that the whole may exceed the sum of its parts and that our brains organize sensation so we can make sense of it? A) Evolutionary psychologists. B) Behaviorists. C) Gestalt psychologists. D) Psychoanalysts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gestalt psychologists. 15. The notion that the mind and body are separate and distinct is called ..... A) Monolism. B) Dualism. C) Funtionalism. D) Structuralism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dualism. 16. How does cognitive development theory influence educational practices? A) Cognitive development theory suggests that learning should be purely theoretical. B) Cognitive development theory discourages group work and collaboration. C) Cognitive development theory influences educational practices by promoting age-appropriate learning, collaborative activities, and hands-on experiences. D) It emphasizes standardized testing for all age groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cognitive development theory influences educational practices by promoting age-appropriate learning, collaborative activities, and hands-on experiences. 17. The branch of psychology focused on enhancing teaching and learning. A) Clinical psychology. B) Educational psychology. C) Behavioral psychology. D) Cognitive neuroscience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Educational psychology. 18. In explaining human behavior, psychoanalysts are likely to focus on ..... ? A) Evolved functions of our thoughts and feelings. B) Observable behavior. C) Childhood experiences and unconscious thought processes. D) Introspective reports of immediate sensations. E) The study of brain activity linked with mental activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Childhood experiences and unconscious thought processes. 19. The name for a living things biological processes (such as sleep) that occur roughly every 24 hours is the A) Circle of life. B) Superchiasmatic Nucleus. C) Circadian Rhythm. D) Circulo de respirar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Circadian Rhythm. 20. A learner with a fixed mindset according to the theory would A) Persevere through difficulties with tasks. B) Practice skills over and over to improve ability. C) Give up much ore quickly when a task becomes difficult. D) Usually do better on set tests. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Give up much ore quickly when a task becomes difficult. 21. Attitude is comprised of 3 parts:the ..... element, the behavioral element, and the cognitive element. A) Affective. B) Attributive. C) Cultural. D) Psychological. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Affective. 22. In Social Psychology, why is it not recommended to rely on common sense to understand social behavior and thought? A) Common sense is based on scientific principles. B) Humans have unique experiences and thinking is subjected to various biases. C) Common sense provides conclusive evidence. D) Common sense is always accurate and reliable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Humans have unique experiences and thinking is subjected to various biases. 23. Which of the following is a basic step in the scientific research process in psychology? A) Formulating a hypothesis. B) Passing new laws. C) Ignoring previous research. D) Making random guesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formulating a hypothesis. 24. Which of these is a layer in the outer being? A) Psychic Being. B) Higher Mind. C) Vital Mind. D) Overmind. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vital Mind. 25. Choose the Matching Term to the Definition.In operant conditioning research, a chamber (also known as a Skinner Box) containing a bar or key that an animal can manipulate to obtain a food or water reinforcer; attached devices record the animal's rate of bar pressing or key pecking. A) Operant Conditioning. B) Law of Effect. C) Operant chamber. D) Reinforcement. E) Shaping. 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