University of the Punjab

Introduction to Psychology

Part I: MCQs Marks: 20

1. According to which approach, in Clinical Psychology, is it believed that the unconscious

mind plays an important role in human behavior.

A) Psychodynamic Approach

B) Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

C) Humanistic Approach

D) Family Systems Approach

2. In Health Psychology _____________ means a person holds external events responsible

for his bad health.

A) Attribution Theory

B) Unrealistic Optimism

C) Health Locus of Control

D) None of the above

3. Clinical psychologists administer and interpret psychological tests, for the purpose of
diagnosing a mental disorder. Which other technique is also used for diagnosing a mental
disorder by Clinical psychologists?

A) Physiological Examination

B) Mental State Examination

C) Interview

D) Surveys

4. In Social Psychology’s ‘ABC Self Model’ the ‘B’ stands for:

A) Belief

B) Behavior

C) Body Image

D) Biological
5. Which of the following approach states that human being have the innate desire of self
actualization; the desire to keep improving themselves despite childhood experiences?

A) Psychodynamic Approach

B) Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

C) Humanistic Approach

D) Family Systems Approach

6. Clinical Psychologists use only one type of approach on one client for treatment purposes.

A) True

B) False

C) Maybe

D) None of the Above

7. In Social Psychology the term ‘Conformity’ can also be associated with:

A) Peer Pressure

B) Self schemas

C) Complying with the rules

D) Standard of living

8. According to the Unrealistic Optimism Theory of Health Psychology, one of the reasons
we continue to practice unhealthy behaviors is our incorrect perception of our likelihood of
getting a particular disease.

A) True

B) False

C) Maybe

D) None of the Above

9. The abbreviation RT stands for ?

A) Reaction Time

B) Retrospective Test

C) Reality Testing

D) Real Time
10. Study of RT is one of the areas in ?

A) Memory

B) Counseling Psychology

C) Psychophysics

D) Perception and Sensation

11. The absolute threshold means ....?

A) The minimum value difference between two stimuli at which they appear different

B) The minimum value at which a stimulus can be detected

C) Ultimate highest magnitude of a stimulus like noise or light

D) lowest value of a stimulus

12. An applicant for a flying course is tested if he can respond to a sound quickly. This is a
measurement of

A) visual reaction time

B) auditory reaction time

C) tactile reaction time

D) manual reaction time

13. Cricket teams of two departments at University play a friendly match. This is a.......
to ..........interaction

A) Individual to individual

B) group to group

C) personal , others

D) group , individual

14. The study of attitudes falls mainly in area of .....

A) Social Psychology

B) Clinical Psychology

C) Military Psychology

D) Testing
15. The correlation between stress and health is

A) Positive

B) Negative

C) No correlation

D) not studied

16. She continues to work long hours when there is a national emergency. She is
a .........worker.

A) Tiresome

B) Tireless

C) Weak

D) hardy

17. Engineering Psychology is the scientific study relationship between ……………… and
……………

a) work, human

b) man, machine

c) behavior, science

d) psychology, engineers

18. ........refers to the negative or positive expectations about social groups and their members

A) Prejudice

B) Hatred

C) Socialization

D) Discrimination

19. Discrimination refers to:

A) policy discrepancies

B) privileges and facilities

C) Differences between social groups

D) Negative behavior toward members of a particular group

20. ……………….. Psychology deals with the study of human behavior regarding their
buying patterns.

a) Industrial

b) Marketing

c) Consumer

d) Social

Part II: SAQs Marks: 4*5=20

1. In what ways do you hope to make your life better, more fulfilled, or meaningful?
What are your strengths?
2. Define the role of an Organizational Psychologist.
3. Define Psychophysics. Elaborate the utility of its basic concepts for engineers.
4. How does a clinical psychologist function to diagnose and treat human problems?