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Psychology - Part 5

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Q1

What is 'repression' in Freudian psychology?

A The process of recalling repressed memories
B The unconscious blocking of unpleasant emotions or thoughts
C The act of expressing emotions openly
D The conscious avoidance of negative thoughts

Q2

What is 'elaborative rehearsal'?

A Repeating information over and over to memorize it
B A method of encoding information by associating it with existing knowledge
C The process of forgetting irrelevant information
D A technique for recalling short-term memories

Q3

What is 'token economy'?

A A system where individuals receive tangible rewards for desired behaviors
B A method for reinforcing negative behavior
C A technique for improving cognitive functioning
D A process of earning money through reinforcement

Q4

What is 'empathy'?

A The ability to understand and share the feelings of others
B The ability to control one's emotions
C The tendency to ignore others' emotions
D The process of judging others' emotions

Q5

What is 'drive theory'?

A The idea that behavior is motivated by rewards
B The theory that behavior is motivated by physiological needs that create a state of tension
C A theory focused on cognitive problem-solving
D A theory explaining social interaction patterns

Q6

What is 'episodic memory'?

A Memory of how to perform tasks
B Memory of factual information
C Memory of personal experiences and specific events
D Memory of general world knowledge

Q7

What is 'deindividuation'?

A The process of enhancing personal identity in group settings
B A loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in group situations
C The development of stronger moral values in groups
D The tendency to act individually in crowds

Q8

What is 'inattentional blindness'?

A The inability to focus on anything during a task
B The failure to notice a fully visible but unexpected object due to attention being elsewhere
C The inability to remember what was seen
D A condition of poor vision caused by lack of attention

Q9

What is 'sensory adaptation'?

A The increased sensitivity to stimuli over time
B The gradual decrease in sensitivity to a constant stimulus
C The ability to detect all stimuli equally
D The process of blocking out irrelevant sensory information

Q10

What is the 'sleeper effect'?

A A delayed increase in the persuasiveness of a message
B A sudden decrease in memory recall
C The process of learning through sleep
D The inability to concentrate after lack of sleep

Q11

What is 'self-serving bias'?

A The tendency to attribute failures to internal factors
B The tendency to attribute success to external factors
C The tendency to take credit for success and blame external factors for failures
D The ability to accept responsibility for all outcomes

Q12

What is 'sublimation' in Freudian psychology?

A Channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behaviors
B Repressing all emotions
C Displacing anger onto a safer target
D Ignoring the unconscious mind

Q13

What is 'meta-analysis'?

A A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple studies
B The process of analyzing a single research study
C The evaluation of a single hypothesis
D A theoretical framework for research

Q14

What is 'implicit bias'?

A Conscious and deliberate bias against certain groups
B Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence behavior
C A lack of awareness of societal norms
D The ability to control all biases

Q15

What is 'schemas'?

A A mental structure that organizes information and experiences
B The inability to recall specific memories
C A method for developing new habits
D The process of forgetting irrelevant details

Q16

What is 'psychodynamic theory'?

A A theory focusing on cognitive processes
B A theory that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences
C A theory about social interactions
D A theory focused on observable behaviors

Q17

What is 'attribution theory'?

A The theory of how people interpret their own and others' behaviors
B The process of attributing traits to others
C The method of evaluating social interactions
D The theory of emotional responses

Q18

What is 'split-brain syndrome'?

A A condition where the two hemispheres of the brain are unable to communicate effectively
B A disorder characterized by the division of consciousness
C The ability to multitask effectively
D A condition where the brain functions normally despite damage

Q19

What is 'flow' in psychology?

A A state of anxiety and stress during task performance
B A highly focused mental state during activities
C A condition where time passes slowly
D A state of distraction caused by external stimuli

Q20

What is 'locus of control'?

A The belief that success is determined by external factors
B The belief that one has control over their own life and outcomes
C The process of seeking external validation
D The ability to avoid control from external sources

Q21

What is 'prospective memory'?

A Remembering past events accurately
B The ability to remember to perform a task in the future
C The ability to recall general knowledge
D The process of forgetting future obligations

Q22

What is 'self-concept'?

A The perception of one's abilities and characteristics
B The process of evaluating others
C The tendency to follow social norms
D The ability to influence others

Q23

What is 'emotional intelligence'?

A The ability to ignore emotions during stressful situations
B The ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions
C The inability to regulate emotions effectively
D The process of avoiding emotional decision-making

Q24

What is 'cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)'?

A A therapy focused on changing unconscious desires
B A therapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to address specific problems
C A therapy that emphasizes medication only
D A therapy based on past traumas

Q25

What is 'moral disengagement'?

A A process where individuals justify unethical behavior by altering their moral compass
B The act of avoiding social norms
C The ability to adhere strictly to moral values
D The process of increasing moral reasoning over time

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