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Subjects : Teaching & Research Aptitude, Psychology
Question Bank Andhra Pradesh RCET Exam (Psychology) - English
Teaching & Research Aptitude
Q 1 :
What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?
- A. 72
- B.75
- C.80
- D.85
Q 2 :
What is the approximate percentage of marks obtained by Ayush?
- A.62.8
- B.72.5
- C.75
- D.74
Q 3 :
What is the average of marks obtained by all candidates in Physics?
- A.62.85
- B.74.28
- C.78.52
- D.None of the above
Q 4 :
Who among the following has obtained the highest aggregate marks?
- A.Ayush
- B.Aman
- C.Sajal
- D.Muskan
Q 5 :
Who among the following has secured the highest percentage marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?
- A.Ayush
- B.Aman
- C.Rohit
- D.Muskan
Q 6 :
The process by which conclusion is arrived at on the basis of other propositions is termed as -
- A.Concept
- B.Inference
- C.Connotation
- D.Conference
Q 7 :
Propositions that support the conclusion of an argument are called
- A.Inferences
- B.Premises
- C.Concepts
- D.None of the above
Q 8 :
That proposition which is affirmed on the basis of premises is called
- A.Major term
- B.Concept
- C.Conclusion
- D.Syllogism
Q 9 :
Deduction and induction are two main forms of
- A.Beliefs
- B.Concepts
- C.Reasoning
- D.Assumptions
Q 10 :
A reasoning where we start with certain particular statement and conclude with a universal statement is called a
- A.Deductive reasoning
- B.Inductive reasoning
- C.Abnormal reasoning
- D.Transcendental reasoning
Q 11 :
ICT stands for -
- A.Information and communication technology
- B.Information controlled technology
- C.Information capable technology
- D.None of the above
Q 12 :
Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?
- A. ICT supported education
- B.ICT enabled education
- C. ICT education
- D.None of the above
Q 13 :
Information and communication technology includes
- A.Online learning
- B. Learning through the use of EDUSAT
- C.Web-based learning
- D.All of the above
Q 14 :
Which of the following is the appropriate definition of information Technology?
- A.Information technology refers to the use of hardware and software for processing information
- B.Information technology refers to the use of hardware and software for distribution of useful information
- C.Information technology refers to the use of hardware and software for storage, retrieval, processing, and distributing information of many kinds
- D.Information technology refers to the use of principles of physical sciences and social sciences for processing of information of many kinds.
Q 15 :
CBT stands for
- A.Central basic training
- B. Computer-based training
- C.Computer basic test
- D.None of the above
Q 16 :
The term ecosystem was coined by -
- A.Arthur Tansley
- B.Al Gore
- C.Mobius
- D.Mobius
Q 17 :
Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?
- A.H. Reiter
- B.Haeckel
- C.Charles Elton
- D.Odum
Q 18 :
In the study of man-environment interaction, the statement of Miss Sample that 'the humans are slowly the product of their environment' is
- A.An opinion
- B.A prejudice
- C.A fact
- D.A widely accepted phenomenon
Q 19 :
A habitat is
- A.An area inhabited by a community
- B.A small part of ecosystem
- C.A particular area inhabited by plants and animals
- D.The number of different organisms living in a specific area
Q 20 :
Biome is a natural community of
- A.Plants in a geographical area
- B.Animals in a geographical area
- C.Plants and animals in a geographical area
- D.Plants in the Arctic region
Q 21 :
The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -
- A.NCERT
- B.CBSE
- C.AICTE
- D. UGC
Q 22 :
Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year
- A.1980
- B.1948
- C.1950
- D.1956
Q 23 :
The tertiary education includes
- A.Primary and secondary education
- B.Higher education
- C.Vocational education and training
- D.(d) Both (b) and (c)
Q 24 :
Which of the following is the regulator of higher education?
- A.NCERT
- B. AICTE
- C.UGC
- D.MHRD
Q 25 :
The idea of Four Pillars of Education was suggested by
- A.UNICEF
- B.UGC
- C.NCTE
- D.UNESCO
Q 26 :
The name of the plan to increase enrolment in the higher education institutions is
- A.Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
- B.Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- C.Both (a) and (b)
- D.None of the above
Q 27 :
Which of the following agency put forward the concept of proactive university?
- A.UNDP
- B.UNESCO
- C.AICTE
- D.UGC
Q 28 :
'Destiny of India is being shaped in her classroom'. This is stated in
- A.National Policy on Education (1964-86
- B.National Knowledge commission (2005)
- C.Education Commission (1964-66)
- D.University Education commission (1948-49)
Q 29 :
CHEER stands for
- A.Children Enrichment Education through Radio
- B.Child health education electronic recording
- C.Children for engineers and energy Requirement
- D.None of the above
Q 30 :
Educational TV was first introduced in India in the year
- A.1961
- B.1959
- C.1968
- D.1965
Q 31 :
Which of the following agencies or organizations was constitutionally assigned the task of coordination and determination of standards of institutions in higher education?
- A.UGC
- B.Concerned state governments
- C.Union government
- D.None of the above
Q 32 :
Which of the following documents is termed as the Magna Carta of English education in India?
- A.Charles Wood's dispatch
- B.Macaulay minutes
- C.Mountstuart Elphinstone's minutes
- D.Wardha system
Q 33 :
In Which of the following years, Presidency Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were set up following the recommendations of wood's dispatch?
- A.1854
- B.1857
- C.1858
- D.1861
Q 34 :
The University of Allahabad was founded in the year
- A.1887
- B.1901
- C.1905
- D.1911
Q 35 :
Which of the following institution was set up in 1945 to look after the functioning of three Central Universities of Aligarh, Banaras, and Delhi?
- A.University Grants Commission
- B.University Grants Committee
- C.Inter University Board
- D. Association of Indian Universities
Q 36 :
Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54
- A.26
- B.24
- C.36
- D.32
Q 37 :
Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39
- A.30
- B.32
- C.33
- D.34
Q 38 :
Find the missing number in the following series.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ?
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ?
- A.45
- B.50
- C.55
- D.60
Q 39 :
Find the missing number in the following series.
2/3, 4/7, ?, 11/21, 16/31
2/3, 4/7, ?, 11/21, 16/31
- A.10/8
- B.6/10
- C.5/10
- D.7/10
Q 40 :
Find the missing number in the following series.
4, 16, 8, 64, ?, 256
4, 16, 8, 64, ?, 256
- A.16
- B.24
- C.32
- D.20
Q 41 :
When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -
- A.Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
- B.Effective communication is a process of acting on information
- C.Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
- D.None of the above
Q 42 :
Communication is the transfer and understanding of
- A.Ideas
- B.Concepts
- C.Meaning
- D.Words
Q 43 :
Which of the following can be termed as the 'context' of communication?
- A.An interference with message reception
- B.Effective communication
- C.Verbal and non-verbal responses to messages
- D.A physical and psychological environment for conversation
Q 44 :
Which of the following is Berlo's Linear Model of communication?
- A.S-M-R-C
- B.S-M-C-R
- C.S-R-M-C
- D.S-R-C-M
Q 45 :
Who among the following has stated that people know each other and themselves only through communication?
- A.George Herbert Mead
- B.Mahatma Gandhi
- C.Martin Luther King
- D.None of above
Q 46 :
What is the effect of wrong training of our mind?
- A.Becoming perfect in all aspects of life
- B.Becoming master artists
- C.Taking the country to wrong destination
- D.Carrying on activities without knowing how to control mental energies
Q 47 :
The source of energy according to the author is
- A.Highest creative action
- B.Proper training of mind
- C.Inspiration from past events
- D.Stimulation obtained from a set goal
Q 48 :
The author's main focus in the passage is
- A.Finding out a worthy goal in life
- B.Regulation of energy in proper channels
- C.Struggle for equal rights
- D.Car accidents due to lack of driving skills
Q 49 :
The country may perish because of
- A.Failures in past acts
- B.Wrong deeds performed without proper knowledge
- C.Complete surrender to anyone goal
- D.Directing mental energy to the right destination
Q 50 :
The author considers everyone to be a vehicle that knows how to go forward
- A.Without driving energy
- B.With least consideration for others
- C.With no sense of direction
- D.With no control on speed
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Teaching & Research Aptitude
Q 51 :
Research is -
- A.A purposeful, systematic activity
- B.Conducted for purely academic purposes.
- C.Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
- D.A random, unplanned process of discovery
Q 52 :
The research is always
- A.Verifying the old knowledge
- B.Exploring new knowledge
- C.Filling the gaps between the knowledge
- D.All of the above
Q 53 :
All good research aims at
- A.Betterment of the society
- B.Developing generalizations, theories, and principles
- C.Solving routine problem
- D.None of the above
Q 54 :
A grand theory
- A.Explains interrelationships among concepts
- B.Is highly abstract
- C.Broad explanation of phenomenon in a discipline
- D.All of the above
Q 55 :
The idea that knowledge comes from experience is
- A.Rationalism
- B.Deductive reasoning
- C.Logic
- D.Empiricism
Q 56 :
A theory is defined as
- A.Set of systematically related statements
- B.Law like generalizations
- C.Both (a) and (b)
- D.None of the above
Q 57 :
Epistemology refers to
- A.A term specifically used in the social sciences
- B.A term used to study the types of diseases
- C.Acceptable level of knowledge in a field of study
- D.A type of interviewing technique
Q 58 :
Which of the following is a function of theory?
- A.Integrating and summarizing current knowledge
- B.Making predictions
- C.Explaining phenomena
- D.All of the above
Q 59 :
Which of the following term explains the idea that knowledge comes from experience?
- A.Rationalism
- B.Empiricism
- C.Logic
- D.Deduction
Q 60 :
In every field, research pursuits promote systematic and gradual advancement of systematic of knowledge but discoveries are rare because
- A.Result is a continuous critical investigation.
- B.It is not common to be able to think beyond a grooved channel.
- C.Sustained experimental work needed for discovery is not easily forthcoming.
- D.Most people lack the depth of knowledge needed for it.
Q 61 :
One of the following is not a quality of a researcher?
- A.Unison with that of which he is in search
- B.He must be of alert mind
- C.Keenness in enquiry
- D.His assertion to outstrip the evidence
Q 62 :
'Metaphysics' means
- A.A branch of physics
- B.Exploring the nature of ultimate reality
- C.Physics of metals
- D.Physics of weather
Q 63 :
The quality of research is judged by the
- A.Relevance of research
- B.Methodology adopted in conducting the research
- C.Depth of research
- D.Experience of researcher
Q 64 :
Which of the following is defined as a systematic method of evaluating statistical data based on the results of several independent studies of the same problem?
- A.Factor analysis
- B.Meta-analysis
- C.Systematic analysis
- D.None of the above
Q 65 :
The quality of a research study is mainly evaluated on the basis of
- A.The place of publication
- B.The manner in which the recommendations are implemented
- C.The rigour with which it was conducted
- D.None of the above
Q 66 :
Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?
- A.Learning paradigm
- B.Instructional paradigm
- C.Both (a) and (b)
- D.None of the above
Q 67 :
The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have
- A.Genuine interest in teaching
- B.Knowledge about controlling students
- C.Subject knowledge
- D.Good expression
Q 68 :
Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT true ?
- A.Teaching is just an art
- B.Teachers can be trained only
- C.Teachers are born
- D.All of the above
Q 69 :
The most desirable skill of teacher is to
- A.Make the students understand what the teacher says
- B.Cover the prescribed course
- C.Keep students relaxed while teaching
- D.Keep higher authorities informed about the class activities
Q 70 :
Match List I with List II
B Understanding Level II Morrison
List I (Level of teaching) List II (Main Proponent)
A Memory Level I HerbartB Understanding Level II Morrison
C Reflective Level III Hunt
Codes:- A.A-I, B-II, C-II
- B.A-l, B-III, C-II
- C.A-II, B-III, C-I
- D.​A-II, B-II, C-II
Q 71 :
Which of the following statements is true?
- A.Computer aided education can replace a teacher
- B.Computer aided education can assist a teacher
- C.On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
- D.Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
Q 72 :
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
- A.democratic citizenship
- B.centralized education
- C.education
- D.reform the administrative set-up
Q 73 :
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
- A.report the matter to the parents
- B.punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
- C.deal with him with sympathetic understanding
- D.treat him with sympathy and understanding
Q 74 :
How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?
- A. by teacher’s counseling
- B.by psychological counseling
- C.by guardian’s counseling
- D.by Students’ Association
Q 75 :
Our examination system is -
- A.defective
- B.without any defect
- C.in the interest of the students
- D. well-planned
Q 76 :
Which is the main objective of research?
- A.To review the literature
- B.To summarize what is already known
- C.To get an academic degree
- D.To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Q 77 :
Sampling error decreases with the
- A.decrease in sample size
- B.increase in sample size
- C.process of randomization
- D.process of analysis
Q 78 :
The principles of fundamental research are used in
- A.action research
- B.applied research
- C.philosophical research
- D.historical research
Q 79 :
Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as
- A.Passive audience
- B.Active audience
- C.Positive audience
- D.Negative audience
Q 80 :
Classroom communication can be described as
- A.Exploration
- B.Institutionalisation
- C.Unsignified narration
- D.Discourse
Q 81 :
Ideological codes shape our collective
- A.Productions
- B.Perceptions
- C.Consumptions
- D.Creations
Q 82 :
In communication, myths have power, but are
- A.Uncultural.
- B.Insignificant.
- C.imprecise.
- D.Unpreferred.
Q 83 :
The first multi-lingual news agency of India was
- A.Samachar
- B.API
- C.Hindustan Samachar
- D.Samachar Bharati
Q 84 :
Organisational communication can also be equated with
- A.intra-personal communication
- B.inter-personal communication
- C.group communication
- D.mass communication
Q 85 :
If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms are such that one is the denial of the other, the relationship between them is called
- A.Contradictory
- B.Contrary
- C.Sub-contrary
- D.Sub-alternation
Q 86 :
Ananya and Krishna can speak and follow English. Bulbul can write and speak. Hindi as Archana does. Archana talks with Ananya also in Bengali. Krishna can not follow Bengali. Bulbul talks with Ananya in Hindi. Who can speak and follow English, Hindi and Bengali?
- A.Archana
- B.Bulbul
- C.Ananya
- D.Krishna
Q 87 :
A stipulative definition may be said to be
- A.Always true
- B.Always false
- C.Sometimes true, sometimes false
- D.Neither true nor false
Q 88 :
Which one of the following references is written as per Modern Language Association (MLA) format?
- A.Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2006
- B.Hall, Donald, Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2003
- C.Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2002
- D.Hall, Donald. Fundamentals of Electronics. New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India, 2005
Q 89 :
When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called
- A.Circular argument
- B.Inductive argument
- C.Deductive argument
- D.Analogical argument
Q 90 :
A workshop is
- A.a conference for discussion on a topic.
- B.a meeting for discussion on a topic.
- C.a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students discuss a topic.
- D.a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Psychology
Q 91 :
Psychophysics is a study of -
- A.Perception illness
- B.Movement perception
- C.Psychological perception or physical stimuli
- D.None of the above
Q 92 :
According to which law a person’ s mind can perceive objects as a whole even when they’re not complete in front of them .
- A.Law of closure
- B.Law of Thorndike
- C.Law of Movement
- D.Law of texture Gradients
Q 93 :
Which of law is sometimes referred to as the law of good figure ?
- A.Law of Proximity
- B.Law of Continuity
- C.Law of closure
- D.Law of Pragnanz
Q 94 :
The concept of figure- ground perception is often illustrated with the classic faces or vases illusion also known as :
- A.Two face man theory
- B.Rubin vase
- C.White figure
- D.Ground black
Q 95 :
…….Constancy is the tendency to perceive on object as being the same size regardless of whether it is close or far away .
- A.Size
- B.Shape
- C.Colour
- D.Motion
Q 96 :
Which of the following are the symptoms of schizophrenia ?
- A.Dizziness
- B.Deafness
- C.Hallucination, delusion
- D.All of the above
Q 97 :
A series of activities by which stimuli are perceived transformed into information and stored is called .
- A.Attention
- B.Selection
- C.Perception
- D.Information processing
Q 98 :
A series of activities by which stimuli are perceived transformed into information and stored is called .
- A.Attention
- B.Selection
- C.Perception
- D. Information processing
Q 99 :
The absolute is the smallest magnitude of a stimuli that can be detected :
- A.30 percent of the time
- B.40 percent of the time
- C.50 percent of the time
- D.60 percent of the time
Q 100 :
Which of the following stages of the information processing model constitute perception ?
- A.Exposure and attention
- B.Exposure attention interpretation
- C.Exposure attention inter
- D.Exposure , attention , interpretation , memory and action
Q 101 :
A procedure that establishes a sequence of responses which lead to a reward following the final response and then working backwards is called
- A.Shaping
- B.Stimulus Control
- C.Chaining
- D.Stimulus generation
Q 102 :
In a study on scaling of attitude items, eleven statements were included. What would be the number of pairs of attitude statements?
- A.21
- B.55
- C.110
- D.121
Q 103 :
Who first attempted to describe personality traits in terms of Lexican descriptors?
- A.Ross Stagner
- B.Allport and Odbert
- C.R.B. Cattel
- D.lCoasta and McCrae
Q 104 :
Read each of the following two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codesAssertion (A): Classical conditioning is quick when UCS is presented immediately after CS rather than before.Reason (R): According to cognitive perspective,
classical conditioning occurs because CS provides expectancy about the coming of UCS.
Codes:
classical conditioning occurs because CS provides expectancy about the coming of UCS.
Codes:
- A.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B.Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D.(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Q 105 :
Which of the following have been explained by Freud in his psycho
analytic theory of motivation?
(a)Homeostasis
(b)Drives
(c)Hedonism
(d)Instincts
Codes
analytic theory of motivation?
(a)Homeostasis
(b)Drives
(c)Hedonism
(d)Instincts
Codes
- A.(a), (b) and (d) only
- B.(a), (c) and (d) only
- C.(b), (c) and (d) only
- D.(a), (b) and (c) only
Q 106 :
Which part of the brain is responsible for transferring short term memory to long term memory?
- A.Cerebellum
- B.Hypothalamus
- C.Hippocampus
- D.Amygdala
Q 107 :
Shyam does not like to be in family gatherings but his mother has asked him to attend it. He decides to tell a lie that he has examination on that day however he finds it very distasteful. Shyam is experiencing …..
- A.Double avoidance conflict
- B.Double approach conflict
- C.Approach – avoidance conflict
- D.Double approach –double avoidance conflict
Q 108 :
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason(R). Indicate your answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Computational approach involves a rigorous, mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence.
Reason(R): Neurophysiological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.
Assertion (A): Computational approach involves a rigorous, mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence.
Reason(R): Neurophysiological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.
- A.Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true. But (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false.
- D.(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Q 109 :
Having seen or head a stimulus once may facilitate our recognizing it on a latter occasion even if we are not aware that this is happening this phenomena is referred to as
- A.Primary effect
- B.Recency effect
- C.Practice effect
- D.Priming effect
Q 110 :
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason(R). Indicate your answer using the code given below.
Assertion (A): Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research.
Reason(R): Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.
Assertion (A): Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research.
Reason(R): Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.
- A.Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true. But (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false.
- D.(A) is false, but (R) is true
Q 111 :
Motion sickness can occur when:
a. One loses his vestibular sense.
b. One relies only on visual information.
c. One’s visual information and vestibular system’s information are congruent.
d. One’s visual system and vestibular system are in conflict.
a. One loses his vestibular sense.
b. One relies only on visual information.
c. One’s visual information and vestibular system’s information are congruent.
d. One’s visual system and vestibular system are in conflict.
- A.Codes :(a) only
- B.(a) and (b)
- C.(d) only
- D.(a) and (d)
Q 112 :
Read of the following two statement – Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Iconic store is a discrete Visual sensory store.
Reason (R) : Because information is believed to be stored in the form of visual codes.
Assertion (A) : Iconic store is a discrete Visual sensory store.
Reason (R) : Because information is believed to be stored in the form of visual codes.
- A.Codes :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D.(A) is false , but (R) is true.
Q 113 :
Backward Conditioning occurs When:
- A.CS and US are presented simultaneously
- B.CS is presented first and US is presented before the termination of CS
- C.CS is presented first and US is presented after the termination of CS
- D.US is presented first and US is presented after the termination of US
Q 114 :
Which among the following defines problem space ?
(a) An initial state
(b) A goal state
(c) A set of operations
(a) An initial state
(b) A goal state
(c) A set of operations
- A.Codes :(a) and (c)
- B.(a) and (b)
- C.(d) and (c)
- D.(a), (b) and (c)
Q 115 :
The James-Lange teary and the cognitive theory of emotion disagree on whether:
- A.Specific brain centers are involved in specific emotions.
- B.Bodily feedback determines which emotion is felt.
- C.Individuals can judge their emotions accurately.
- D.There is no any biological involvement in human emotion.
Q 116 :
Who among the following presented decisive experimental evidence for exploration and curiosity to be motivational concepts?
- A.Gibson
- B.Harlow
- C.Lorenz
- D.Fantz
Q 117 :
Which of the following controls the reflexes?
- A.Hypothalamus
- B.Spinal cord
- C.Frontal lobe
- D.None of the above
Q 118 :
Match List-I and List-II and indicate your response by choosing the coders given below:
List-I List-II
(Theorists ) (Motivational Concept )
p. Hull 1. Instinct
q. Cannon 2. Drive
r. Tinbergen 3. Homeostatic
s. McDougall 4. Fixed Actions Pattern
List-I List-II
(Theorists ) (Motivational Concept )
p. Hull 1. Instinct
q. Cannon 2. Drive
r. Tinbergen 3. Homeostatic
s. McDougall 4. Fixed Actions Pattern
- A.Codes:
p q r s
2 3 4 1 - B.3 4 2 1
- C.4 1 2 3
- D.1 2 3 4
Q 119 :
Match List-I and List-II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Psychologist ) (Concept of Personality )
p. Kelly 1. Mandala
q. Erickson 2. Corollary
r. Adler 3. Fidelity
s. Jung 4. Compensation
List-I List-II
(Psychologist ) (Concept of Personality )
p. Kelly 1. Mandala
q. Erickson 2. Corollary
r. Adler 3. Fidelity
s. Jung 4. Compensation
- A.Codes :
p q r s
2 4 3 1 - B.1 3 4 2
- C.2 3 4 1
- D.1 4 3 2
Q 120 :
Read each of the following two statements Assertion(A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A): The level at which we first categorize an object is the basic in the hierarchy of concepts .
Reason(R) : Concepts are related to one another .
Assertion (A): The level at which we first categorize an object is the basic in the hierarchy of concepts .
Reason(R) : Concepts are related to one another .
- A.Codes:
Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true . but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false .
- D.(A) is false , but (R) is true .
Q 121 :
Psychology is the scientific study of _____ and ______.
- A.A Behaviour, mental processes
- B.Mental illness, Mental health
- C.Physical states, mental states
- D.None of the above
Q 122 :
The range of IQ in the people with moderate mental retardation is -
- A.35 to 54
- B.10 to 19
- C.20 to 34
- D.55 to 70
Q 123 :
Who first attempted to describe personality traits in terms of Lexican descriptors?
- A.Ross Stanger
- B.All port and Obvert
- C.R.B. Cattell
- D.Coastal and McCrae
Q 124 :
Read each of the following two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes:
Assertion (A): Classical conditioning is quick when UCS is presented immediately after CS rather than before.
Reason (R): According to cognitive perspective, classical conditioning occurs because CS provides expectancy about the coming of UCS.
Assertion (A): Classical conditioning is quick when UCS is presented immediately after CS rather than before.
Reason (R): According to cognitive perspective, classical conditioning occurs because CS provides expectancy about the coming of UCS.
- A.Codes:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D.(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Q 125 :
Which of the following have been explained by Freud in his psycho-analytic theory of motivation?
a. Homeostasis
b. Drives
c. Hedonism
d. Instincts
a. Homeostasis
b. Drives
c. Hedonism
d. Instincts
- A.Codes :(a), (b) and (d) only
- B.(a), (c) and (d) only
- C.(b), (c) and (d) only
- D.(a), (b) and (c) only
Q 126 :
Partial reinforcement is considered better then continuous
reinforcement because :
reinforcement because :
- A.the learning occurs rapidly
- B.the learning occurs slowly
- C.the extinction occurs rapidly
- D.the extinction occurs slowly
Q 127 :
Match List I with List II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
List-I List-II
( Test ) ( Dimension/Trait Assessed )
a. EPPS (I) State anxiety
b. EPQ –R (II) Psychoticism
c. NEO – PI –R (III) Achievement motivation
d. STAI (IV) Openness to experience
List-I List-II
( Test ) ( Dimension/Trait Assessed )
a. EPPS (I) State anxiety
b. EPQ –R (II) Psychoticism
c. NEO – PI –R (III) Achievement motivation
d. STAI (IV) Openness to experience
- A.CODES:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(III) (II) (IV) (I) - B.(I) (II) (IV) (III)
- C.(III) (IV) (II) (I)
- D.(I) (IV) (II) (III)
Q 128 :
Which of the following is correctly arranged?
- A.Sensory memory / short-term memory/ forgetting
- B.Long-term memory/sensory memory/ short-term memory
- C.Sensory memory / short-term memory/ long-term memory
- D.Episodic memory / short-term memory/ long-term memory
Q 129 :
Arrange the four basic characteristics of instincts as per Freud’ s psychoanalytic theory in terms of sequence.
a. An impetus
b. a source
c. an object
d. An aim
a. An impetus
b. a source
c. an object
d. An aim
- A.Chose the correct code for sequence of events:
(b) (a) (d) (c) - B.(C) (b) (a) (d)
- C.(b) (d) (a) (c)
- D.(a) (b) (c) (d)
Q 130 :
History of intelligence testing can be described in following sequence:
- A.Galton → J.M. caltell → Benet-simon→ Wechsler
- B.J.M. Cattell→ stern-Terman→ Benet-simon→ Wechsler
- C.Wister→ Benet-simon→ Spearman→R.B. Cattell
- D.Galton→J.M. Cettell→ Spearman→ Wechsler
Q 131 :
Which part of the brain is responsible for skilled movements?
- A.Cerebellum
- B.Thalamus
- C.Prefrontal cortex
- D.Ponsb
Q 132 :
Which of the following is a part of the psychosocial domain ?
- A.Judgment
- B.Style of behaving
- C.Memory
- D.Motor skills
Q 133 :
A projection apparatus used to show visual stimuli for very brief duration is called:
- A.Visual Cliff
- B.Tachistoscope
- C.EEG Apparatus
- D.Trapezoidal Window
Q 134 :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(Authors) (Concepts)
P. Cattell factors 1. General and Specific
q. Spearman Intelligence 2. Fluid and Crystallized
r. Gardner intrlligence 3. Triarchic theory of
s. Sternberg 4. Multiple Intellegence theory
List-I List-II
(Authors) (Concepts)
P. Cattell factors 1. General and Specific
q. Spearman Intelligence 2. Fluid and Crystallized
r. Gardner intrlligence 3. Triarchic theory of
s. Sternberg 4. Multiple Intellegence theory
- A.Codes:
p q r s
1 3 4 2 - B.2 1 4 3
- C.3 4 2 1
- D.4 3 2 1
Q 135 :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below:
List-I List-II
( Part of Human Brian) (Function)
p. Thalamus 1. Plays a special role in memory
q. Medulla 2. Involved in mediating emotions
r, Hippocampus 3. Helps in control sleep and wakefulness
s. Amygdala 4. Help the organism to maintain upright position
List-I List-II
( Part of Human Brian) (Function)
p. Thalamus 1. Plays a special role in memory
q. Medulla 2. Involved in mediating emotions
r, Hippocampus 3. Helps in control sleep and wakefulness
s. Amygdala 4. Help the organism to maintain upright position
- A.Codes:
p q r s
3 4 1 2 - B.4 3 1 2
- C.4 1 2 3
- D.1 4 3 2
Q 136 :
The way in which we select organize and interpret sensory input to achieve a grasp of our surrounding is called :
- A.IIlusion
- B.Perception
- C.Delusion
- D.Information processing
Q 137 :
A series of activities by which stimuli are perceived transformed into information and stored is called .
- A.Attention
- B.Selection
- C.Perception
- D.Information processing
Q 138 :
The conceptual framework in which a research is conducted is called a
- A.Synopsis of research
- B.Research design
- C.Research hypothesis
- D.Research paradigm
Q 139 :
Which of the following stages of the information processing model constitute perception ?
- A.Exposure and attention
- B.Exposure attention interpretation
- C.Exposure attention inter
- D.Exposure , attention , interpretation , memory and action
Q 140 :
Who among the following is not a Gestalt psychologist :
- A.Kohler
- B.Koffka
- C.Pavlov
- D.Wertheimer
Q 141 :
………occurs whenever stimuli presented below the threshold or limen for awareness are found to influence thoughts feelings or actions .
- A.Signal detection
- B.Depth perception
- C.Colour perception
- D.Subliminal perception
Q 142 :
According to which law a stimuli will be perceived as belonging together if they occur together in space or time :
- A.Law of Similarity
- B.Law of Closure
- C.Law of Proximity
- D.Law of Figure –Ground
Q 143 :
Experiments on cultural influences on perception have been conducted by :
- A.Bruner and Goodman
- B.Rubin
- C.Segall, Campbell and Herskovits
- D.Max wertheimer
Q 144 :
Among these which type of processing happens when we work from the general to the specific : the big picture to the tiny details .
- A.Bottom-up
- B.Top-down
- C.Parallel
- D.Figure –ground
Q 145 :
The alignment of landmass with other elements can be seen by a passenger on a flight on a
- A.Global scale
- B.Continental scale
- C.Local scale
- D.Time scale
Q 146 :
We can hear frequencies that ranges from about
- A.20,000 to 80,000 Hz
- B.2000 to 20,000 Hz
- C.200 to 2000 HZ
- D.20 to 20, 000 Hz
Q 147 :
A….. is a depth perception cue that can be perceived with only one eye.
- A.Conversion
- B.Binocular cues
- C.Monocular cues
- D.None of the above
Q 148 :
Who amongst the following is nativist ?
- A.Locke
- B.Descartes
- C.Spinoza
- D.Berkeley
Q 149 :
who first presented the Mathematico-Deductive Theory of Rote learning ?
- A.Tolman
- B.Hull
- C.Pavlov
- D.Skinner
Q 150 :
Who emphasized the purposive element of animal behaviour ?
- A.Hull
- B.Skinner
- C.Tolman
- D.Kohler
Q 151 :
Operant conditioning is associated with whom ?
- A.Watson
- B.Pavlov
- C.Kohler
- D.Skinner
Q 152 :
The concept of programme learning was introduced by :
- A.Hull
- B.Tolman
- C.Skinner
- D.Thorndike
Q 153 :
Which theory formed the basis for most of Hull’s work ?
- A.The reinforcement theory
- B.The sign learning theory
- C.The classical conditioning theory
- D.The two factor theory of conditioning
Q 154 :
Much learning in human being takes place by :
- A.Imitation and insight
- B.insight and conditioning
- C.conditioning and imitation
- D.Trial and error
Q 155 :
Who conducted research in all the three of the following areas : hypnosis , aptitude , testing behaviour
- A.Hull
- B.Tolman
- C.Waston
- D.Skinner
Q 156 :
Which school of psychology was originally developed by Max Wertheimer , Kurt Koffka and Wolfgang Kohler ?
- A.Development Psychology
- B.Humanistic Psychology
- C.Gestalt Psychology
- D.Industrial Psychology
Q 157 :
According to which law a person’ s mind can perceive objects as a whole even when they’re not complete in front of them .
- A.Law of closure
- B.Law of Thorndike
- C.Law of Movement
- D.Law of texture Gradients
Q 158 :
Which of law is sometimes referred to as the law of good figure ?
- A.Law of Proximity
- B.Law of Continuity
- C.Law of closure
- D.Law of Pragnanz
Q 159 :
The concept of figure- ground perception is often illustrated with the classic faces or vases illusion also known as :
- A.Two face man theory
- B.Rubin vase
- C.White figure
- D.Ground black
Q 160 :
…….Constancy is the tendency to perceive on object as being the same size regardless of whether it is close or far away .
- A.Size
- B.Shape
- C.Colour
- D.Motion
Q 161 :
The visible spectrum wavelength ranges from
- A.380 to 760 nanometres
- B.200 to 700 nanometres
- C.400 to 1000 nanometres
- D.100 to 1000 nanometres
Q 162 :
Shyam does not like to be in family gatherings but his mother has asked him to attend it. He decides to tell a lie that he has examination on that day however he finds it very distasteful .Shyam is experiencing …..
- A.Double avoidance conflict
- B.Double approach conflict
- C.Approach – avoidance conflict
- D.Double approach –double avoidance conflict
Q 163 :
Given below are two statements,one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) . Indicate your answer using the code given below
Assertion (A) : Computational approach involves a rigorous , mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence .
Reason (R) : Neurophysiological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.
Assertion (A) : Computational approach involves a rigorous , mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence .
Reason (R) : Neurophysiological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.
- A.Codes:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false .
- D.(A) is false , but (R) is true .
Q 164 :
Having seen or head a stimulus once may facilitate our recognizing it on a latter occasion even if we are not aware that this is happening this phenomena is referred to as
- A.Primary effect
- B.Recency effect
- C.Practice effect
- D.Priming effect
Q 165 :
Given below are two statements , one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason(R) . Indicate your answer using the code given below .
Assertion(A): Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research .
Reason(R): Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.
Assertion(A): Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research .
Reason(R): Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.
- A.Codes:
Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). - B.Both (A) and (R) are true .but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.(A) is true but (R) is false .
- D.(A) is false , but (R) is true
Q 166 :
Autonomic Nervous System in concerned with the regulation of………
I. Smooth muscles
II. Skeletal muscles
III. Cardiac muscles
IV. Glands
I. Smooth muscles
II. Skeletal muscles
III. Cardiac muscles
IV. Glands
- A.Codes:
I and II - B.I, II. III
- C.I, III, IV
- D.I, II, III, IV
Q 167 :
What would be the total numbers of pairs in a study scaling the twelve attitude items by the method of paired comparison ?
- A.132
- B.72
- C.66
- D.60
Q 168 :
Match List-I and List-II and indicate your response by choosing the coders given below:
List-I List-II
(Theorists ) (Motivational Concept )
p. Hull 1. Instinct
q. Cannon 2. Drive
r. Tinbergen 3. Homeostatic
s. McDougall 4. Fixed Actions Pattern
List-I List-II
(Theorists ) (Motivational Concept )
p. Hull 1. Instinct
q. Cannon 2. Drive
r. Tinbergen 3. Homeostatic
s. McDougall 4. Fixed Actions Pattern
- A.Codes:
p q r s
2 3 4 1 - B.3 4 2 1
- C.4 1 2 3
- D.1 2 3 4
Q 169 :
Match List-I and List-II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :
List-I List-II
(Psychologist ) (Concept of Personality )
p. Kelly 1. Mandala
q. Erickson 2. Corollary
r. Adler 3. Fidelity
s. Jung 4. Compensation
List-I List-II
(Psychologist ) (Concept of Personality )
p. Kelly 1. Mandala
q. Erickson 2. Corollary
r. Adler 3. Fidelity
s. Jung 4. Compensation
- A.Codes :
p q r s
2 4 3 1 - B.1 3 4 2
- C.2 3 4 1
- D.1 4 3 2
Q 170 :
The chronological age that most typically corresponds to a given level of performance is called
- A.Intelligence Quotient
- B.Maturation
- C.Mental age
- D.None of the above
Q 171 :
Which set of processes is involved in storing of information in long-term memory ?
1.Chunking
2. Long term potentiation
3. Consolidation
4. Monitoring
1.Chunking
2. Long term potentiation
3. Consolidation
4. Monitoring
- A.Codes :
2 and 3 - B.1, 2 and 3
- C.3 and 4
- D.1, 3 and 4
Q 172 :
Which of the following personality psychologist does not fall in the group of humanistic approaches of personality ?
- A.Carl Rogers
- B.Rollo May
- C.Martin Saligman
- D.Abraham Maslowt
Q 173 :
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. Releasing of neurotransmitters
2. Post synaptic potential
3. Binding on receptor sites
4. Synthesis of neurotransmitters
Codes :
- A.1 2 3 4
- B.4 3 2 1
- C.4 1 3 2
- D.2 4 1 3
Q 174 :
Which of the following is/are examples (s) of continuous organismic variable ?
1. Gender
2. Heart beats per minutes
3. Trials required to learn a list of CVC trigrams
4. Intelligence
1. Gender
2. Heart beats per minutes
3. Trials required to learn a list of CVC trigrams
4. Intelligence
- A.Codes:
1 only - B.4 only
- C.2 and 4 only
- D.2, 3 and a only
Q 175 :
Arrange the following in correct sequence through which of the sound waves reach the receptors :
I. Oval window
II. Incus
III. Stapes
IV. Malleus
V. Tympanic membrane
I. Oval window
II. Incus
III. Stapes
IV. Malleus
V. Tympanic membrane
- A.Codes :
V, IV, II, III, I - B.V, IV, III, II, I
- C.V, VI, I, III, I
- D.V, III, II, VI, I
Q 176 :
Partial reinforcement is considered better then continuous reinforcement because :
- A.the learning occurs rapidly
- B.the learning occurs slowly
- C.the extinction occurs rapidly
- D.the extinction occurs slowly
Q 177 :
Match List I with List II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
List-I List-II
( Test ) ( Dimension/Trait Assessed )
a.EPRS (I) State anxiety
b.EPQ –R (II) Psychoticism
c.NEO – PI –R (III) Achievement motivation
d.STAI (IV) Openness to experience
List-I List-II
( Test ) ( Dimension/Trait Assessed )
a.EPRS (I) State anxiety
b.EPQ –R (II) Psychoticism
c.NEO – PI –R (III) Achievement motivation
d.STAI (IV) Openness to experience
- A.CODES:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(III) (II) (IV) (I) - B.(I) (II) (IV) (III)
- C.(III) (IV) (II) (I)
- D.(I) (IV) (II) (III)
Q 178 :
Psychology is a -
- A.Biological science
- B.Physical science
- C.Social science
- D.Natural science
Q 179 :
Arrange the four basic characteristics of instincts as per Freud’ s psychoanalytic theory in terms of sequence.
a.An impetus
b.a source
c.an objest
d.An aim
Chose the correct code for sequence of events:
a.An impetus
b.a source
c.an objest
d.An aim
Chose the correct code for sequence of events:
- A.(b) (a) (d) (c)
- B.(c) (b) (a) (d)
- C.(b) (d) (a) (c)
- D.(a) (b) (c) (d)
Q 180 :
History of intelligence testing can be described in following sequence:
- A.Galton à J.M. caltell à Benet-simonà Wechsler
- B.J.M. Cattellà stern-Termanà Benet-simonà Wechsler
- C.Wisterà Benet-simonà SpearmanàR.B. Cattell
- D.GaltonàJ.M. Cettellà Spearmanà Wechsler