Here are some Psychology MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) covering various topics within psychology:
1. Which of the following is a major perspective in psychology?
a) Behaviorism
b) Cognitive
c) Humanistic
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
2. Who is considered the father of modern psychology?
a) Sigmund Freud
b) William James
c) Carl Rogers
d) Wilhelm Wundt
Answer: d) Wilhelm Wundt
3. In Pavlov’s classical conditioning experiment, the bell is the:
a) Unconditioned stimulus
b) Conditioned stimulus
c) Unconditioned response
d) Conditioned response
Answer: b) Conditioned stimulus
4. The “little Albert” experiment demonstrated the concept of:
a) Classical Conditioning
b) Operant Conditioning
c) Cognitive Dissonance
d) Observational Learning
Answer: a) Classical Conditioning
5. Which of the following is NOT part of the limbic system?
a) Hippocampus
b) Amygdala
c) Thalamus
d) Cerebellum
Answer: d) Cerebellum
6. In Freud’s theory of personality, which part of the personality is responsible for moral behavior?
a) Id
b) Ego
c) Superego
d) Libido
Answer: c) Superego
7. Which type of memory involves the conscious recall of facts and events?
a) Implicit Memory
b) Procedural Memory
c) Explicit Memory
d) Sensory Memory
Answer: c) Explicit Memory
8. The process of converting sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory is called:
a) Encoding
b) Retrieval
c) Storage
d) Consolidation
Answer: a) Encoding
9. Which of the following is a key concept in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
a) Self-actualization
b) Classical Conditioning
c) Operant Conditioning
d) Cognitive Dissonance
Answer: a) Self-actualization
10. Which of the following is a symptom of depression according to the DSM-5?
a) Excessive energy
b) Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
c) Extreme elation
d) Increased need for sleep
Answer: b) Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
11. Which of the following is associated with the “fight or flight” response?
a) Parasympathetic Nervous System
b) Sympathetic Nervous System
c) Central Nervous System
d) Autonomic Nervous System
Answer: b) Sympathetic Nervous System
12. Which of the following best describes cognitive dissonance?
a) The tendency to overestimate the influence of personality on others’ behavior
b) The discomfort felt when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
c) The tendency to seek information that supports one’s beliefs
d) The process of learning through observation
Answer: b) The discomfort felt when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
13. Which psychologist is known for his research on social learning theory?
a) Albert Bandura
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Erik Erikson
d) Carl Rogers
Answer: a) Albert Bandura
14. The ‘foot-in-the-door’ phenomenon refers to:
a) The tendency to comply with a large request after first agreeing to a small one
b) The process of resisting persuasion
c) The inability to adapt to new information
d) The effect of situational factors on behavior
Answer: a) The tendency to comply with a large request after first agreeing to a small one
15. In attachment theory, which type of attachment is characterized by anxiety and avoidance in relationships?
a) Secure attachment
b) Insecure-avoidant attachment
c) Insecure-ambivalent attachment
d) Disorganized attachment
Answer: b) Insecure-avoidant attachment
16. Which part of the brain is most involved in higher cognitive functions, such as planning and decision making?
a) Cerebellum
b) Medulla
c) Prefrontal Cortex
d) Hippocampus
Answer: c) Prefrontal Cortex
17. What is the primary goal of cognitive therapy?
a) To change maladaptive thoughts and beliefs
b) To resolve unconscious conflicts
c) To reinforce desired behaviors
d) To explore childhood experiences
Answer: a) To change maladaptive thoughts and beliefs
18. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an individual with a fixed mindset?
a) Believes abilities are static
b) Embraces challenges
c) Avoids failure
d) Prefers to stay in their comfort zone
Answer: b) Embraces challenges
19. Which of the following best describes the concept of “stereotype threat”?
a) The tendency to conform to the expectations of others
b) Anxiety about confirming negative stereotypes about one’s group
c) A condition of feeling disconnected from one’s social identity
d) The effect of group membership on individual behavior
Answer: b) Anxiety about confirming negative stereotypes about one’s group
20. What is the main idea behind Vygotsky’s concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
a) Children learn best by solving problems independently
b) Learning occurs when a child receives help from a more knowledgeable individual
c) The brain can only absorb new information at certain stages of development
d) Children’s learning is unaffected by social interaction
Answer: b) Learning occurs when a child receives help from a more knowledgeable individual