Psychology Mcqs
the psychodynamic view emphasizes the role of ___________ in development.

A. External rewards and punishments
B. Internal impulses, desires, and conficts
C. Subjective experiences, potentials and ideals
D. Physiology, genetics, biochemistry and evolution

Which of the following is considered by the text to be a pseudo-psychology?

A. Cognitive psychology
B. Behaviorism
C. Gestalt psychology
D. Astrology

the approach to psychology that focuses on the basic elements which make up consciousness is called

A. Structuralism
B. Functionalism
C. Behaviouralism
D. Elementalism

Some modern psychodynamic theorists or neo-Freudians, focused on: ____________?

A. The whole
B. Social motives and relationships that influence our behavior
C. Human experience, problems potentials, and ideals
D. Observable behaviours

Some topics in psychology are difficult to study because:

A. They overlap with other fields, such as law and business.
B. Of ethical considerations
C. Advanced technology that measures brain waves is not available.
D. Of a lack interest in human behavior.

psychiatrists differ form psychologists in that psychiatrists:

A. Are physicians with a specialization in abnormal behavior and psychotherapy
B. Are extensively trained in the theories and techniques of sigmund freud
C. Are are generally more eclectic than psychologists.
D. Have a masters or ph.d degree

Which of these are required for observational learning?

A. Attention
B. Motivation
C. Retention
D. All of them

The main purpose of vocational aptitude test is to assess:

A. Cognitive abilities
B. Skills
C. Psycho-motor abilities
D. Potential abilities

Psychological disorders with symptoms of nightmares and flashback, irritability, difficulty in concentraiton and a general unresponsiveness is called:

A. Post-traumatic stress disorder
B. General adaptation syndrome
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Disoriented attachment