PSYCHOLOGY -UNIT:1-INTRODUCTION
[Link] is a----
a. A natural science b. A physical science c. A biological science d. A social science
[Link] can be defined as the---
a. Science of mind b. Science of logic c. Science of energy d. Science of consciousness
3. Who is the father of experimental psychology?
a. Wilhelm Wundt b. Sigmund Freud c. Carl Gustav Jung d. Edward B Titchener
4. A major part of developmental psychology is devoted to the understanding of behavior of---
a. Children b. Adolescents c. Women d. Old people
[Link] the first time, the word 'Psychology' is introduced by----
a. Rudolf Goekle b. William James c. Sigmund Freud d. Carl Gustav Jung
6. A systematic study of facts according to a reliable and correct method of study is called:
a. Scientific study b. Biological study c. Social technique d. Methodology
7. The branch of psychology that explains fundamental and general causes of behavior by scientific methods is:
a. Developmental psychology b. Geo psychology c. Para psychology d. Experimental psychology
8. The following are type of pure Psychology except:
a. Clinical psychology b. Social psychology c. Parapsychology d. Geo-Psychology
9. A biological Psychologist conducted a research study to check the effectiveness of deep breathing exercise
technique on stress among cancer patient. This is an example of---
a. Observational studies b. Experimental method c. Case study d. Developmental method
10. A study to assess the marital satisfaction among wives of alcoholic husband in selected rural villages of Punjab.
a. Observational studies b. Experimental method c. Case study d. Survey method
11. The factor or intervention whose effect has to be studied. It is also known as cause:
a. Dependent variables b. Independent variables c. Extraneous variables d. All of above
[Link] of data at different intervals over a time:
a. Longitudinal b. Cross sectional c. Descriptive d. None of the above
13. It explains the relation of physical environment specially weather, climate and soil with behavior:
a. Experimental psychology b. Parapsychology c. Geo-psychology d. Social psychology
14. The word "Psyche" stands for---
a. Soul b. Peace c. Mind d. Power
15. The term "logos" refers to the:
a. Knowledge of b. Study of c. Science of d. Behavior of
16. The word psychology stands for:
a. Study of mind b. Study of science c. Study of figure d. Study of brain
17. General psychology is a branch of:
a. Forensic psychology b. Developmental psychology c. Clinical psychology d. Pure psychology
18. Legal psychology is a Branch of:
a. Behavioural psychology b. Applied psychology c. Biopsychology d. Cognitive psychology
19. The word Introspection refers to:
a. Looking into oneself b. Looking back on c. Action of prediction d. Looking into outside
20. An in-depth examination of the topic is done through:
a. Action research b Survey c. Case study d. Descriptive research
21. Testing cause and effect hypotheses using an:
a. Non-experimental research design b. Experimental research design
c. Correlational research design d. Descriptive research design
22. In an experiment, a researcher manipulates one or more:
a. Dependent variables b. Extraneous variables c. Moderating variables d. Independent variables
23. The experimenter manipulates at least some of the subjects is called:
a. Manipulation b. Control c. Random assignment d. Random selection
24. An independent variable is also referred to as:
a. Effect b. Absolute c. Autonomous d. Cause
25. In biology, the functioning of nervous system ,neurochemical basis for behaviour is the :
a. Study of psychology b. Study of human biology c. Study of neuroanatomy d. Study of phrenology
26. Branch of philosophy that deals with people's conscious experiences of world is known as:
a. Phenomenology b. Criminology c. Pathology d. Epistemology
[Link] ability to read people's minds and emotions is developed by:
a. Hypnosis b. Neuroscience c. Psychology d. Psychology
28. The Statement "EQ is more important than IQ" is given by:
a. Daniel Goleman b. Richard E. Boyatzis c. Annie Mckee d. Brandon Goleman
Long Essay Type Questions
1. What is psychology? Describe the different methods emploved in the field of psychology
2. Define psychology. Discuss the scope of psychology.
3. What is behaviour in psychology? Explain the relationship of psychology with othet
4. As a developing science, discuss the applied branches of psychology.
Short notes
1. Explain psychology as behaviour.
2. Enumerate the development of psychology as science.
3. Explain the known schools of psychology.
4. Discuss the pure branches of psychology.
5. Explain development of psychology in India.
6. How do you relate psychology with other subjects?
7. Explain the common applied branches of psychology.
8. Describe the importance of psychology in the field of nursing with examples.
List down the following
1. Schools of psychology
2. Previous definitions of psychology
3. Five theoretical branches of psychology
4. Six applied branches of psychology
5. Methods of psychology
6. Relationship of psychology with other subjects
7. Importance of psychology in nursing
8. Psychology in day today life.
Write Short Notes on:
1. Behaviour
2. Previous unaccepted definitions of psychology
3. Structuralism
4. Introspection
5. Case study method
6. Mental status examination
7. Participant observation
8. Engineering psychology
9. Clinical psychology
10. Psychology and medical science
11. Psychology in everyday life
12. Psychology and economics