DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
The concept of individual differences is highlighted by
A)
Behavioural Psychologists
B)
Humanistic Psychologists
C)
Biological Psychologists
D)
Cognitive Psychologists
Option B is correct: Humanistic Psychologists.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Sport psychology includes helping athletes with
A)
Anger management
B)
Team building
C)
Stress management
D)
All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
The study of how human beings and natural surroundings shape and influence each other is known as
A)
Community Psychology
B)
Environmental Psychology
C)
Social Psychology
D)
Group Dynamics
Option B is correct: Environmental Psychology.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Biofeedback is a type of mind-body technique that can be used to control
A)
Thought process
B)
Behavior
C)
Body’s functions
D)
None of the above
Option C is correct: Body’s functions.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Which theorist said that emotions can occur in response to stress even though there may be no physiological signs?
A)
William James
B)
Carl Lange
C)
Stanley Schachter
D)
Walter Canon
Option C is correct: Stanley Schachter.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Which of the following is an element of industrial/organizational psychology?
A)
Training and development
B)
Career counseling
C)
Assessment and diagnosis
D)
None of the above
Option A is correct: Training and development.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Prejudice based on race of an individual is known as
A)
Sexism
B)
Racism
C)
Bigotry
D)
Discrimination
Option B is correct: Racism.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
The process during which newcomers or minorities are incorporated into the social structure of the host society.
A)
Social Integration
B)
Social Interaction
C)
Social Assimilation
D)
Social Competence
Option C is correct: Social Assimilation.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Primary prevention programs focus on
A)
Early detection and intervention
B)
Advanced recovery and reduction of relapse
C)
Reduction of demand and supply
D)
Various determinants in the population or in the high-risk groups
Option D is correct: Various determinants in the population or in the high-risk groups.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-IV
Expectancy for success at a task or the achievement of a goal in relation to the value of task completion or goal attainment is called
A)
Dual Factor Theory
B)
Expectancy-Value Theory of Motivation
C)
Hierarchy of Motivational Needs
D)
Acquired Needs Theory
Option B is correct: Expectancy-Value Theory of Motivation.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The term mental retardation is replaced with
A)
Intellectual disability
B)
Mental illness
C)
Intellectual backwardness
D)
Intellectual disadvantage
Option A is correct: Intellectual disability.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The stage of sleep where we experience dreams is called
A)
Light sleep
B)
REM sleep
C)
Deep sleep
D)
None of the above
Option B is correct: REM sleep.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
A class of disorders involving severe distortions of reality
A)
Mood disorder
B)
Bipolar disorder
C)
Schizophrenia
D)
Conversion disorder
Option C is correct: Schizophrenia.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
Which is the proper order of steps in research?
A)
Hypothesis formulation, problem statement , sampling, analysis, interpretation
B)
Hypothesis formulation, problem statement , analysis, sampling , interpretation
C)
Problem statement, hypothesis formulation, sampling, analysis, interpretation
D)
Problem statement, sampling, hypothesis formulation, analysis, interpretation
Option C is correct: Problem statement, hypothesis formulation, sampling, analysis, interpretation.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
Research in which people chosen to represent some larger populations are asked a series of questions about their behaviour, thoughts or attitudes is -
A)
case study
B)
survey research
C)
correlational research
D)
interview
Option B is correct: survey research.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The positive emotional bond that develops between a child and a particular individual is called
A)
Child rearing
B)
Attachment
C)
Parenting
D)
Caregiving
Option B is correct: Attachment.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
A change in behaviour or attitudes brought about by a desire to follow the beliefs or standards of other people
A)
Social influence
B)
Attribution
C)
Conformity
D)
Complaince
Option C is correct: Conformity.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The ability to focus on multiple stimulus or tasks is known as
A)
Divided attention
B)
Sustained Attention
C)
Selective Attention
D)
Executive Attention
Option A is correct: Divided attention.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The factors that direct and energize the behaviour of humans and other organisms is called:
A)
Homeostasis
B)
Instinct
C)
Motivation
D)
Desire
Option C is correct: Motivation.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
Physical receptors that operate in smelling are known as
A)
Gustatory
B)
Olfactory
C)
Visual
D)
Visceral
Option B is correct: Olfactory.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
Positive reinforcement __________ the likelihood of a behaviour, and negative reinforcement __________ the likelihood of a behaviour.
A)
decreases, decreases
B)
increases, increases
C)
increases, decreases
D)
decreases, increases
Option B is correct: increases, increases.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
Retroactive inhibition is when
A)
Previously learnt information interferes with newly learnt information
B)
Newly learnt information interferes with previously learnt information
C)
Learnt memory decays as a result of non-use
D)
Failure to retrieve already stored memory
Option B is correct: Newly learnt information interferes with previously learnt information.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The three components of attitude are
A)
Cognitive, affective and speech
B)
Cognitive, affective and behavioral
C)
Affective, speech and behavioral
D)
Speech, behavioral and Cognitive
Option B is correct: Cognitive, affective and behavioral.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The process by which we select, organize and interpret input from our sensory receptors.
A)
Sensation
B)
Perception
C)
Attention
D)
Cognition
Option B is correct: Perception.
DSWO • 2023 • Paper-III
The ability to think critically and analytically.
A)
Fluid Intelligence
B)
Analytical Intelligence
C)
Creative Intelligence
D)
Practical Intelligence
Option B is correct: Analytical Intelligence.
