List of top Psychology Questions

Explain any four techniques used in behavior therapy.
Vimal is brought up in a society which is technologically advanced. Explain the intelligence that is adopted by him. Is it likely to be tuned by the cultural factors? Give reasons for your answer.
A psychologist used projective techniques to assess Rupa's personality. What are the chief features and benefits of using these tests for her, when compared to the direct methods?
Mohit understands the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people and can develop a comfortable relationship with them. He also likes to travel as he recognises the beauty of different species of flora and fauna. Identify the types of intelligence that Mohit possesses in accordance with Gardner's theory. From the information provided about Mohit, explain any two other types of intelligence that Mohit may not be possessing.
Describe any three life skills that can help a person meet life's challenges.
In India, Mallick and Joshi have developed the Jodhpur Multiphasic Personality Inventory (JMPI). Which test has it been adapted from? Explain its most important use.
The therapy which considers a person as a whole entity consisting of body, mind and emotions, also explains the alleviation of the client's problems. Identify the therapy and state any two key features of this therapy.
Mridul feels very happy to join a group of people in his neighbourhood to start a tree plantation campaign. Explain any two components of his attitude towards a ‘green environment’.
‘Intelligence by itself does not ensure creativity.' Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons and examples in support of your answer.
The relative social position given to group members by others is known as .............
The stage in which there is conflict among members about how the target of the group is to be achieved is called the ............ stage.
Explain the term ‘assessment'.
The group that is the target of prejudice is sometimes responsible for continuing the prejudice. The members of this target group may behave in a manner that proves the description to be true. This explains the concept of .............
Mayank helped the victims of the flood-affected region unconditionally, as he understood that they were in need. This is an example of .............
In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): A person's behavior is never contrary to her/his attitude towards a particular topic.
Reason (R): There would be consistency between attitudes and behaviour when the attitude is strong.
Mitali dominates and bullies others without any provocation. Thus, she exhibits which of the following type of aggression?
An ancient theory holds that abnormal behavior can be explained by the .............
Ranjeet is unable to stop thinking about locking his house. At work, he is preoccupied with this unreasonable and repetitive thought. This is predominantly a symptom of .............
In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Students facing important examinations can be highly stressed.
Reason (R): Reduced levels of natural killer cell cytotoxicity have been found in people who are highly stressed.
Naresh endures personal stresses due to noisy surroundings, commuting, water shortage and traffic snarls. These stresses can be reported as .............
Ritika's stress level was good for her and enhanced her performance. The term used to describe her level of stress is called .............
In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The theory of primary mental abilities states that intelligence consists of primary abilities, each of which is relatively independent of the others.
Reason (R): This theory explains that intelligence consists of abilities operating at two levels, called Level I and Level II.
Sangeeta is a counsellor. She interacts with the client and seeks information from the client on one-to-one basis. She is using ............. as a method of assessment.
Surendra's newborn son has no idea of his own self. This refers to which of the following?
(i) He is unaware of various objects in his environment, such as a chair or a table in his room.
(ii) He is able to cry when he is hungry.
(iii) Sometimes he smiles when he sleeps.
(iv) People around him are part of his experiences. However, he cannot gather any meaning from it.
The assumptions of Parametric Statistics are:
(A) Population should be normally distributed
(B) Variables should be measured in Interval and/or Ratio Scale
(C) There should be many outliers
(D) Data should be based on Probability Sampling
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: