PSYCHOLOGY NCET EXAM QUESTION SET 2
Section 1: Research Methods & Psychophysics
Which research method involves an in-depth, intensive investigation of a single individual?
A. Survey
B. Naturalistic Observation
C. Case Study
D. Correlation
Answer: C
A correlation coefficient of -0.95 indicates:
A. A very weak relationship
B. No relationship
C. A strong inverse relationship
D. A strong direct relationship
Answer: C
In a "Double-Blind" study:
A. Only the participant knows the treatment
B. Neither the researcher nor the participant knows who is in the control group
C. The researcher knows but the participant doesn't
D. Both participants are blindfolded
Answer: B (Rationale: This prevents researcher bias and placebo effects.)
Which of the following is a measure of 'Central Tendency' that represents the most frequent score?
A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Range
Answer: C
Weber’s Law is related to:
A. Sensory adaptation
B. The Just Noticeable Difference (JND)
C. Selective attention
D. Color blindness
Answer: B
The 'Placebo Effect' occurs when:
A. A drug works perfectly
B. Expectations lead to a change in behavior rather than the actual treatment
C. The experimenter makes a mistake
D. The sample size is too small
Answer: B
A 'Hypothesis' is best defined as:
A. A proven fact
B. A testable prediction
C. A random guess
D. A summary of data
Answer: B
'Reliability' in psychological testing refers to:
A. The test measuring what it claims to measure
B. The consistency of test scores over time
C. The difficulty level of the test
D. The length of the test
Answer: B
Which variable is measured to see the effect of the manipulation?
A. Independent Variable
B. Dependent Variable
C. Extraneous Variable
D. Constant Variable
Answer: B
The 'Standard Deviation' tells us:
A. The average score
B. The middle score
C. How much scores vary around the mean
D. The highest minus the lowest score
Answer: C
Section 2: Biological Bases & Sensation
The 'Broca’s Area', responsible for speech production, is located in the:
A. Occipital Lobe
B. Temporal Lobe
C. Frontal Lobe
D. Parietal Lobe
Answer: C
Which neurotransmitter is primarily linked to Parkinson’s disease and Schizophrenia?
A. Serotonin
B. Acetylcholine
C. Dopamine
D. GABA
Answer: C
The 'Rods' in the retina are primarily responsible for:
A. Color vision
B. Vision in low light (Night vision)
C. Sharpness of detail
D. Peripheral vision only
Answer: B
The sense of 'Balance' is maintained by receptors in the:
A. Cochlea
B. Semicircular Canals (Inner Ear)
C. Olfactory bulb
D. Retina
Answer: B
Which part of the brain acts as a bridge between the two cerebral hemispheres?
A. Cerebellum
B. Corpus Callosum
C. Medulla
D. Thalamus
Answer: B
'Sensory Adaptation' refers to:
A. Increasing sensitivity to a constant stimulus
B. Decreasing sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus
C. Loss of hearing
D. Selective hearing
Answer: B
The 'Gate Control Theory' explains our perception of:
A. Sound
B. Light
C. Pain
D. Taste
Answer: C
Which gland regulates metabolism?
A. Adrenal
B. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
Answer: C
The primary relay station for 'Auditory' information is the:
A. Temporal Lobe
B. Frontal Lobe
C. Occipital Lobe
D. Parietal Lobe
Answer: A
'Neuroplasticity' is the brain's ability to:
A. Stop growing after age 20
B. Reorganize and change its structure throughout life
C. Function without oxygen
D. Store infinite data
Answer: B
Section 3: Learning, Cognition & Intelligence
'Spontaneous Recovery' in Classical Conditioning refers to:
A. The sudden disappearance of a response
B. The reappearance of a weakened CR after a rest period
C. Learning a new task instantly
D. Forgetting the CS
Answer: B
In a 'Fixed-Ratio' schedule of reinforcement, a reward is given after:
A. An unpredictable amount of time
B. A set number of responses
C. A set amount of time
D. Every single response
Answer: B
The 'Serial Position Effect' suggests we remember which items best?
A. Only the middle items
B. The first and last items
C. The first items only
D. Random items
Answer: B
Which type of intelligence involves the ability to deal with new and unusual problems?
A. Crystallized Intelligence
B. Fluid Intelligence
C. Emotional Intelligence
D. Social Intelligence
Answer: B (Rationale: Raymond Cattell's theory.)
'Metacognition' is defined as:
A. Thinking about thinking
B. Memorizing facts
C. Solving math problems
D. Dreaming
Answer: A
The 'Language Acquisition Device' (LAD) was proposed by:
A. B.F. Skinner
B. Noam Chomsky
C. Jean Piaget
D. Lev Vygotsky
Answer: B
A 'Prototype' is:
A. A formal definition of a concept
B. The best example or mental image of a category
C. A step-by-step formula
D. A rare exception to a rule
Answer: B
'Functional Fixedness' is a barrier to problem-solving where:
A. We use too many tools
B. We only see an object for its usual or intended function
C. We forget the goal
D. We work too fast
Answer: B
Which type of memory has a duration of roughly 1-2 seconds?
A. Short-Term Memory
B. Sensory Memory
C. Long-Term Memory
D. Working Memory
Answer: B
'Chunking' is a strategy used to increase the capacity of:
A. Sensory Memory
B. Short-Term Memory
C. Long-Term Memory
D. Procedural Memory
Answer: B
Section 4: Personality, Emotion & Disorders
Alfred Adler proposed that the primary driver of personality is:
A. Sexual instinct
B. Striving for superiority (Overcoming inferiority)
C. Collective unconscious
D. Need for safety
Answer: B
The 'Ego' operates on the:
A. Pleasure Principle
B. Reality Principle
C. Morality Principle
D. Idealistic Principle
Answer: B
'Defense Mechanisms' are used by the Ego to:
A. Attack others
B. Reduce anxiety by distorting reality
C. Improve memory
D. Help the Id
Answer: B
Which personality assessment uses 10 inkblots?
A. TAT
B. MMPI
C. Rorschach Test
D. 16PF
Answer: C
The 'Two-Factor Theory' of emotion (Schachter-Singer) emphasizes:
A. Physical arousal only
B. Physiological arousal and cognitive label
C. Heredity
D. Facial expressions only
Answer: B
'Anorexia Nervosa' is characterized by:
A. Binge eating
B. Self-starvation and intense fear of gaining weight
C. Sleeping too much
D. Excessive exercise only
Answer: B
'Bipolar Disorder' was formerly known as:
A. Multiple Personality Disorder
B. Manic-Depressive Illness
C. Schizophrenia
D. General Anxiety
Answer: B
The 'Humanistic' approach to personality focuses on:
A. Childhood trauma
B. Reinforcement
C. Free will and self-growth
D. Brain chemistry
Answer: C
'Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder' (PTSD) falls under which category?
A. Mood Disorders
B. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
C. Dissociative Disorders
D. Somatic Disorders
Answer: B
According to Freud, the 'Superego' represents:
A. Biological drives
B. Internalized ideals and moral standards
C. Rational thought
D. The unconscious mind only
Answer: B
Section 5: Social & Applied Psychology
'Social Facilitation' refers to:
A. Working less in a group
B. Improved performance on simple tasks in the presence of others
C. Helping others in need
D. Changing one's opinion to match the group
Answer: B
The 'Foot-in-the-door' technique involves:
A. Asking for a large favor first
B. Starting with a small request to gain compliance for a larger one later
C. Scaring someone into doing a favor
D. Offering a gift first
Answer: B
'Prejudice' is an ______; while 'Discrimination' is an ______.
A. Action; Attitude
B. Attitude; Action
C. Emotion; Thought
D. Idea; Belief
Answer: B
'Groupthink' occurs when:
A. A group brainstorms effectively
B. The desire for harmony overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives
C. A leader is absent
D. Individuals work alone
Answer: B
'Altruism' is defined as:
A. Helping others for a reward
,B. Unselfish regard for the welfare of others
C. Following orders
D. Competing for resources
Answer: B
'Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy' (REBT) was developed by:
A. Carl Rogers
B. Albert Ellis
C. Aaron Beck
D. Sigmund Freud
Answer: B
The 'Fundamental Attribution Error' is more common in:
A. Collectivist cultures
B. Individualist cultures
C. Small children
D. Animals
Answer: B (Rationale: Western cultures tend to focus more on individual traits.)
'Systematic Desensitization' is a technique used to treat:
A. Depression
B. Phobias
C. Schizophrenia
D. Amnesia
Answer: B (Rationale: It involves gradual exposure to the feared object.)
'Industrial-Organizational' (I/O) Psychology applies psychological principles to:
A. Schools
B. Hospitals
C. The workplace
D. Prisons
Answer: C
'Empathy' is the ability to:
A. Feel sorry for someone
B. Understand and share the feelings of another
C. Ignore others' emotions
D. Judge someone’s character
Answer: B
