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Question 1Single Answer
The California F- Scale measures:
  1. A
    The qualities associated with feminine characteristics.
  2. B
    The tendency for seeking sensation.
  3. C
    A person’s promemess to being rigid and authoritarian.
  4. D
    The qualities of extrovertion.
Question 2Single Answer
Raven’s Standard progressive Matrices is presumed to measure:
  1. A
    Crystallized Intelligence
  2. B
    Convergent  Thinking
  3. C
    General Intelligence
  4. D
    Spatial reasoning
Question 3Single Answer
The term used for describing a child's one-word utterances is -
  1. A
    Holophrases
  2. B
    Telegraphic speech
  3. C
    Under extensions
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 4Single Answer
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                                1.  General and Specific factors
q. Spearman                           2. Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence
r.  Gardner                              3. Triarchic theory of intrlligence
s. Sternberg                            4.  Multiple Intellegence theory
  1. A
    Codes:  
    P          q         r            s
    1          3        4            2
  2. B
    2          1        4            3
  3. C
    3          4         2           1
  4. D
    4          3         2           1
Question 5Single Answer
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 Barain)           (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
  1. A
    Codes:  
    P             q              r             s
    3             4              1            2
  2. B
    4             3              1            2
  3. C
    4             1              2            3
  4. D
    1             4              3            2
Question 6Single Answer
Autonomic Nervous System in concerned with the regulation of………
I. Smooth muscles
II. Skeletal muscles
III. Cardiac muscles
IV. Glands
  1. A
    Codes:
    I and II
  2. B
    I, II. III
  3. C
    I, III, IV
  4. D
    I, II, III, IV
Question 7Single Answer
What would be the total numbers of pairs in a study scaling the twelve attitude items by the method of paired comparison ?
  1. A
    132         
  2. B
    72
  3. C
    66        
  4. D
    60
Question 8Single Answer
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
  1. A
    Codes:
    p     q    r     s
    2     3    4     1
  2. B
    3     4    2     1
  3. C
    4      1    2    3
  4. D
    1     2     3    4
Question 9Single Answer
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
  1. A
    Codes :
    p   q    r   s 
    2    4   3   1
  2. B
    1    3   4   2
  3. C
    2    3   4   1
  4. D
    1    4    3   2
Question 10Single Answer
The chronological age that most typically corresponds to a given level of performance is called
  1. A
    Intelligence Quotient
  2. B
    Maturation
  3. C
    Mental age
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 11Single Answer
The visible spectrum wavelength ranges from
  1. A
    380 to 760 nanometres
  2. B
    200 to 700 nanometres
  3. C
    400 to 1000 nanometres
  4. D
    100 to 1000 nanometres
Question 12Single Answer
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 …..
  1. A
    Double avoidance conflict
  2. B
    Double approach conflict
  3. C
    Approach – avoidance conflict
  4. D
    Double approach –double avoidance conflict
Question 13Single Answer
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.
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C
    (A) is true but (R) is false .
  4. D
    (A) is false , but (R) is true .
Question 14Single Answer
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
  1. A
    Primary effect         
  2. B
    Recency effect
  3. C
    Practice effect      
  4. D
    Priming effect
Question 15Single Answer
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.
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R) are true .but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C
    (A) is true but (R) is false .
  4. D
    (A) is false , but (R) is true
Question 16Single Answer
Which school of psychology was originally developed by Max Wertheimer , Kurt Koffka and Wolfgang Kohler ?
  1. A
    Development Psychology
  2. B
    Humanistic Psychology
  3. C
    Gestalt Psychology
  4. D
    Industrial Psychology
Question 17Single Answer
According to which law a person’ s mind can perceive objects as a whole even when they’re not complete in front of them .
  1. A
    Law of closure
  2. B
    Law of Thorndike
  3. C
    Law of Movement
  4. D
    Law of texture Gradients
Question 18Single Answer
Which of law is sometimes referred to as the law of good figure ?
  1. A
    Law of Proximity
  2. B
    Law of Continuity
  3. C
    Law of closure
  4. D
    Law of Pragnanz
Question 19Single Answer
The concept of figure- ground perception is often illustrated with the classic faces or vases illusion also known as :
  1. A
    Two face man theory
  2. B
    Rubin vase
  3. C
    White figure
  4. D
    Ground black
Question 20Single Answer
…….Constancy is the tendency to perceive on object as being the same size regardless of whether it is close or far away .
  1. A
    Size        
  2. B
    Shape
  3. C
    Colour        
  4. D
    Motion
Question 21Single Answer
The way in which we select organize and interpret sensory input to achieve a grasp of our surrounding is called :
  1. A
    IIlusion
  2. B
    Perception
  3. C
    Delusion
  4. D
    Information processing
Question 22Single Answer
A series  of activities by which stimuli are perceived transformed into information and stored is called .
  1. A
    Attention
  2. B
    Selection
  3. C
    Perception
  4. D
    Information processing
Question 23Single Answer
The conceptual framework in which a research is conducted is called a
  1. A
    Synopsis of research
  2. B
    Research design
  3. C
    Research hypothesis
  4. D
    Research paradigm
Question 24Single Answer
Which of the following stages of the information processing model constitute perception ?
  1. A
    Exposure and attention
  2. B
    Exposure attention interpretation
  3. C
    Exposure attention inter
  4. D
    Exposure , attention , interpretation , memory and action
Question 25Single Answer
Who among the following is not a Gestalt psychologist :
  1. A
    Kohler     
  2. B
    Koffka
  3. C
    Pavlov      
  4. D
    Wertheimer
Question 26Single Answer
A procedure that establishes a sequence of responses which lead to a reward following the final response and then working backwards is called
  1. A
    Shaping 
  2. B
    Stimulus Control
  3. C
    Chaining
  4. D
    Stimulus generation 
Question 27Single Answer
In a study on scaling of attitude items, eleven statements were included. What would be the number of pairs of attitude statements?
  1. A
    21
  2. B
    55
  3. C
    110
  4. D
    121
Question 28Single Answer
Who first attempted to describe personality traits in terms of Lexican descriptors?
  1. A
    Ross Stagner
  2. B
    Allport and Odbert
  3. C
    R.B. Cattel
  4. D
    lCoasta and McCrae
Question 29Single Answer
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: 
  1. A
    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). 
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Question 30Single Answer
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
  1. A
    (a), (b) and (d) only
  2. B
    (a), (c) and (d) only
  3. C
    (b), (c) and (d) only
  4. D
    (a), (b) and (c) only 
Question 31Single Answer
Which of the following is correctly arranged?
  1. A
    Encoding – Retrieval – Storage
  2. B
    Encoding –Storage – Retrieval
  3. C
    Storage – Encoding – Retrieval
  4. D
    Retrieval – Encoding – Storage
Question 32Single Answer
Which one of the following does not contribute to memory?
  1. A
    Interesting/disinteresting learning material
  2. B
    Goal behind learning
  3. C
    Gender
  4. D
    Some rest after learning
Question 33Single Answer
In terms of efficiency in scanning information, which one of the following strategies is considered to be the best?
  1. A
    Conservative focusing
  2. B
    Focus gambling
  3. C
    Simultaneous scanning
  4. D
    Successive scanning
Question 34Single Answer
In retrograde amnesia, Which of the following kind of problem is seen:
  1. A
    Problems with recalling previously learned material 
  2. B
    Problems with face recognition
  3. C
    Difficulty finding routes
  4. D
    Poor encoding of verbal material 
Question 35Single Answer
Read each of the following two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (A):Extraverted individuals are socialable, impulsive and like
excitement.Reason (R):Brains of extraverts react more slowly and weakly to stimuli which cause them to seek excitement by approaching the environment.
 codes:
  1. A
    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Question 36Single Answer
Partial reinforcement is considered better then continuous reinforcement because :
  1. A
    the learning occurs rapidly
  2. B
    the learning occurs slowly
  3. C
    the extinction occurs rapidly
  4. D
    the extinction occurs slowly
Question 37Single Answer
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
  1. A
    CODES:
    (a)              (b)               (c)               (d)
    (III)             (II)                (IV)              (I)
  2. B
    (I)             (II)               (IV)             (III)
  3. C
    (III)              (IV)              (II)              (I)
  4. D
    (I)              (IV)                (II)              (III)
Question 38Single Answer
Psychology is a -
  1. A
    Biological science
  2. B
    Physical science
  3. C
    Social science
  4. D
    Natural science
Question 39Single Answer
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:
  1. A
    (b)    (a)     (d)    (c)
  2. B
    (c)      (b)     (a)    (d)
  3. C
    (b)     (d)     (a)     (c)
  4. D
    (a)     (b)      (c)     (d)
Question 40Single Answer
History of intelligence testing can be described in following sequence:
  1. A
    Galton à J.M. caltell à Benet-simonà Wechsler
  2. B
    J.M.  Cattellà stern-Termanà Benet-simonà Wechsler
  3. C
    Wisterà Benet-simonà SpearmanàR.B. Cattell
  4. D
    GaltonàJ.M. Cettellà Spearmanà Wechsler
Question 41Single Answer
Berlett describeb memory as a :
  1. A
    Constructive mental process
  2. B
    Reproductive mental process
  3. C
    Active mental  process
  4. D
    A process of retention
Question 42Single Answer
Which of the following part of the brain sends signals "alert" to the higher centers in response to incoming messages ?
  1. A
    Reticular formation
  2. B
    Hippocampus
  3. C
    Limbic system
  4. D
    Amygdala
Question 43Single Answer
According to Hull-Spence theory, anxiety is emotionally based drive and therefore , it can be hypothesized that on eyelid conditioning then the low anxious subjects. Using taylor
Manifest Anxiety Scale (MAS) , a researcher confirmed this hypothesis This provides evidence for the :
a.Covergent and discriminant validity of the MAS
b.Validity of the Hull-Spence theory
c.Generalizabillity of the MAS
d.Construct validirty of the MASA 
  1. A
    (b) only 
  2. B
    (a) and (b) only
  3. C
    (b) and (c] only
  4. D
    (b) and (d)  only
Question 44Single Answer
The bet home environment for intrllectual development is one:
  1. A
    In which child is encoutaged to work out problem with guidance and support from parents
  2. B
    in which parents dictate the child what to do
  3. C
    In which child is left on his own
  4. D
    In which father  is absent to impose his authority
Question 45Single Answer
Out of the following who has not explained intelligence in terms of Psychometric Approach ?
  1. A
    Jensen
  2. B
    Cattell
  3. C
    Sternberg
  4. D
    Thurstone
Question 46Single Answer
Which part of the brain is responsible for skilled movements?
  1. A
    Cerebellum
  2. B
    Thalamus
  3. C
    Prefrontal cortex
  4. D
    Ponsb
Question 47Single Answer
Which of the following is a part of the psychosocial domain ?
  1. A
    Judgment
  2. B
    Style of behaving
  3. C
    Memory
  4. D
    Motor skills
Question 48Single Answer
A projection apparatus used to show visual stimuli for very brief duration is called:
  1. A
    Visual Cliff
  2. B
    Tachistoscope
  3. C
    EEG Apparatus
  4. D
    Trapezoidal Window
Question 49Single Answer
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
  1. A
    Codes:  
    p          q        r            s
    1          3        4            2
  2. B
    2             1        4            3
  3. C
    3             4         2           1
  4. D
    4             3         2           1
Question 50Single Answer
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
  1. A
    Codes:  
    p    q     r     s
    3   4      1     2
  2. B
    4    3     1   2
  3. C
    4    1     2    3
  4. D
    1    4     3    2
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