Psychology Mcqs

1.Which term most accurately defines a gestalt?

a depth cue involving both eyesa deceptive visual phenomenona unified and structured wholethe process of adjusting perception to changes

2.Which concept best demonstrates how our existing knowledge shapes the way we interpret unclear sensory information?

3.Which artistic movement utilized the concept of feature analysis by constructing images from basic geometric shapes?

KineticismImpressionismSurrealismCubism

4.How are the senses of taste and smell similar?

Each sense detects four main categories of stimuliBoth sensory pathways pass through the thalamus before reaching the brain's cortexBoth senses respond to chemical molecules dissolved in liquidsAll of the aboveNone of the above

5.What term describes the process when light rays strike our eyes and activate our visual system?

6.Which theory most accurately accounts for how we perceive pitch?

7.According to the research by Kenrick and Gutierres (1980), what was the impact on male participants' evaluation of a potential date's attractiveness after watching a television program featuring highly attractive women?

It did not alter their assessment of a potential date's attractivenessIt led to higher attractiveness ratings for a potential dateIt caused them to rate a potential date as less attractiveIt boosted their perception of their own attractivenessIt made them indifferent toward attractiveness ratings

8.After completing a tiring 6-mile run, Sanam and her friend Jamal look at a hill they must climb to reach their car. Jamal asks Sanam, "How steep do you think that hill is?" According to research by Proffitt and his team, what is Sanam most likely to do?

Provide a fairly accurate estimation of the hill’s incline, as is typical for most peopleUnderestimate the steepness of the hill, which is common among most individualsOverestimate the hill’s steepness, but less so than she would have before her exhausting runOverestimate the hill’s incline even more than she would have prior to her tiring runUnable to judge the hill’s slope due to fatigue

9.What does the observation that cultural groups with limited exposure to carpentered environments are less affected by the Muller-Lyer illusion imply?

Certain cultures do not engage in testing perceptual assumptions.Individuals from highly developed societies are more easily deceived.Only cultures familiar with optical illusions can experience them.Perceptual interpretations are influenced by prior experiences.

10.Why do train tracks in a painting appear to recede into the distance when the artist depicts them with lines that seem to meet at a point?

11.According to which theory would viewing the American flag result in an afterimage displaying green, black, and yellow colors?

12.Which category do conversion disorders and hypochondriasis fall under?

13.What is a fundamental characteristic common to all abnormal behaviors?

Universally consistent across culturesAcquired through experienceHarmful or disruptive to functioningVaries according to age group

14.Jasmine is constantly preoccupied with germs and contamination, spending most of her day cleaning her home. Which condition is she most likely experiencing?

A phobic disorderParanoiaA delusional disorderObsessive-compulsive disorder

15.Which personality disorder is characterized by an inflated self-image and a strong desire for ongoing praise?

Dependent personality disorderHistrionic personality disorderNarcissistic personality disorderSchizoid personality disorder

16.Which personality disorder is characterized by an unstable self-image, emotional instability, and difficulty maintaining consistent relationships?

Borderline personality disorderHistrionic personality disorderNarcissistic personality disorderSchizoid personality disorder

17.Which characteristic best describes an individual with antisocial personality disorder?

Shows irresponsible behavior and appears to have no guiltOften poses a danger and loses touch with realityIs invariably involved in criminal activitiesResponds exceptionally well to humanistic and psychoanalytic treatments

18.If feelings of sadness and hopelessness become excessive or last for a long time, accompanied by a deeply negative view of oneself, which condition is most likely indicated?

a dissociative episodea mood disordera somatoform conditionan anxiety disorder

19.What term describes the uncontrollable behaviors a person feels compelled to perform repeatedly, which serve to alleviate anxiety triggered by what?