Psychology Questions and Answers - Set 61 | Psychology Test Series

Questions

1 We sometimes attempt to solve problems by applying the techniques that worked in similar situations in the past. What type of method are we using ?

1 Trial and error

2 Analogy

3 Algorithms

4 Heuristics

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Answer:Analogy

2 The fact that a nearer object may obscure a more distant object from the view is due to :

1 Figure and ground

2 Proximity

3 Interposition

4 Closure

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Answer:Interposition

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3 In a 3 × 4 contingency table, using chi-square test, the degrees of freedom associated with the chi-square will be :

1 12

2 9

3 7

4 6

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Answer:6

4 Read each of the following two statements – Assertion (A) andReason (R) and indicate your answerusing the codes below :

Assertion (A) : In Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS), forced choice format is used.

Reason (R) : Forced choice format reduces acquiescence response set.

codes:

1 Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

2 Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

3 (A) is true but (R) is false.

4 (A) is false but (R) is true.

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Answer:(A) is true but (R) is false.

5 Why do individuals with high need for achievement quit early when faced by very difficult task ?

1 Get tired easily

2 Have poor perseverance

3 Have high anxiety

4 Have high need for efficiency

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Answer:Have high need for efficiency

6 Assertion (A) : According to R. B. Cattell, source traits are important in the understanding of personality.

Reason (R) : Oblique rotation is used for uncovering source traits.

Codes:

1 Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

2 Both (A) and (R) are true but (R)isnotthecorrect explanation of (A).

3 (A) is true but (R) is false.

4 (A) is false but (R) is true

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Answer:Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

7 Which of the following represents the Tetrad equation as given by Spearman ?

1 r12 × r34 = r14 × r23

2 r13 × r24 = r14 × r23

3 r14 × r23 = r13 × r24

4 All of these

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Answer:All of these

8 What among the following define a problem space ?

1. An initial state

2. A goal state

3. A set of operations

1 1, 3

2 1, 2

3 2, 3

4 1, 2, 3

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Answer:1, 2, 3

9 A generalized picture or model of an object or event, learned in the past and stored in memory, is :

1 perceptual constancy

2 memory trace

3 prototype

4 cognitive map

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Answer:prototype

10 Assertion (A) : We are able to recognize the similarity and differences of two objects.

Reason (R) : Dissociable subsystems operate simultaneously in each cerebral hemisphere.

Codes:

1 Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

2 Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

3 (A) is true, but (R) is false.

4 Both (A) and (R) are false

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Answer:Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

11 What is the correct sequence of events given below ?

1. Releasing of neurotransmitters

2. Post synaptic potential

3. Binding on receptor sites

4. Synthesis of neurotransmitters

Codes:

1 1 2 3 4

2 4 3 2 1

3 4 1 3 2

4 2 4 1 3

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Answer:4 1 3 2

12 Assertion (A) : The amplitude of the action potential in a neuron does not go beyond + 40 mV.

Reason (R) : Neurons function on “all or none” basis.

Codes:

1 Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

2 Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation (A).

3 (A) is true, but (R) is false.

4 (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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Answer:Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation (A).

13 A man reflects his anger from his boss to his child, is an example of :

1 Projection

2 Reaction Formation

3 Displacement

4 Regression

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Answer:Displacement

14 Speed and power tests can be distinguished on the basis of :

1. Time limit

2. Difficulty level

3. Verbal/Non-verbal content

Codes:

1 1 and 2

2 1 and 3

3 2 and 3

4 1, 2 and 3

View Answer

Answer:1 and 2

15 Natural concepts are based on :

1 prototypes

2 a set of rules/properties

3 schemas

4 propositions

View Answer

Answer:prototypes

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