DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
A rule that, if applied appropriately, guarantees a solution to a problem is:
A)
Quotient
B)
Variables
C)
Algorithm
D)
Exponent
Option C is correct: Algorithm.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Sentences in which words not critical to the message are left out is:
A)
Demonstrative speech
B)
Telegraphic speech
C)
Memorized speech
D)
Impromptu speech
Option B is correct: Telegraphic speech.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Weak AI is also known as ________.
A)
Reactive AI
B)
Narrow AI
C)
Virtual AI
D)
Artificial general intelligence
Option D is correct: Artificial general intelligence.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Explain the conceptual area: Artificial Intelligence
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
A thinking strategy that may lead us to a solution to a problem or decision, but may sometimes lead to errors is:
A)
Representations
B)
Adaptation
C)
Familiarity
D)
Heuristics
Option D is correct: Heuristics.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Categorization of objects, events, or people that share common properties.
A)
Concepts
B)
Mental images
C)
Prototyping
D)
Cataloguing
Option B is correct: Mental images.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Explain the conceptual area: Agents of socialization
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Activation of a set of nerve impulses that make the face display the appropriate expression is:
A)
Facial-feedback hypothesis
B)
Cognitive response hypothesis
C)
Facial perspective hypotheis
D)
Facial-affect program
Option D is correct: Facial-affect program.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Explain the conceptual area: Fostering creativity
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Chunking helps improve:
A)
Long-term memory only
B)
Sensory memory
C)
Short-term memory capacity
D)
Forgetting
Option C is correct: Short-term memory capacity.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
The part of the brain closely associated with emotion is the:
A)
Cerebellum
B)
Medulla
C)
Limbic system
D)
Spinal cord
Option A is correct: Cerebellum.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
The humanistic approach focuses on:
A)
Determinism
B)
Free will and self-actualization
C)
Conditioning and acceptance
D)
Traits and behaviour
Option B is correct: Free will and self-actualization.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
The TAT was developed by:
A)
Henry Murray
B)
Raymond Cattell
C)
Albert Bandura
D)
B.F. Skinner
Option B is correct: Raymond Cattell.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
The tendency to pay attention primarily to information that confirms existing views or beliefs is:
A)
Reasoning
B)
Hindsight effect
C)
Confirmation bias
D)
Heuristics
Option C is correct: Confirmation bias.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Aptitude tests are mainly used for:
A)
Clinical diagnosis
B)
Career guidance
C)
Emotional therapy
D)
Memory assessment
Option B is correct: Career guidance.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
A theory of how attitudes guide behaviour suggesting that individuals consider the implication of their actions before deciding to perform various behaviours
A)
Attitude accessibility
B)
Social Learning theory
C)
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
D)
Theory of Planned Behaviour
Option D is correct: Theory of Planned Behaviour.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
___________ involves the relations between a person and two attitude objects which are connected by either favorable attitudes or unfavorable attitudes.
A)
Tendency
B)
Association theory
C)
Balance theory
D)
Attractiveness theory
Option B is correct: Association theory.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Describe how observation is used as a tool of data collection with special emphasis on the purpose and types of observation.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
The repetition of information that has entered short-term memory.
A)
Rehearsal
B)
Working memory
C)
Episodic buffer
D)
Semantic memory
Option A is correct: Rehearsal.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Explain the conceptual area: Basic processes of memory
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Explain the conceptual area: Basic elements of communication
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
The smallest unit of sound in language is:
A)
Morpheme
B)
Phoneme
C)
Sentence
D)
Word
Option D is correct: Word.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Aptitude is best described as:
A)
Current level of performance
B)
Potential capacity to acquire specific skills
C)
Emotional maturity and ability
D)
General intelligence
Option D is correct: General intelligence.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Explain the conceptual area: Theories of motivation
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-III
Define attention. Explain the different factors influencing attention.
