ADVANCED PSY 102: COMPREHENSIVE
PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which concept refers to the realization that
properties such as mass and volume remain constant despite changes in the form of objects?
A. Conservation
B. Object Permanence
C. Egocentrism
D. Centration
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Conservation is the understanding that quantity does not change
even when appearance changes, typically developed in the concrete operational stage.
2. According to the Big Five personality model, an individual who is highly organized,
dependable, and disciplined would score high on which dimension?
A. Agreeableness
B. Openness to Experience
C. Neuroticism
,D. Conscientiousness
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Conscientiousness involves traits like being purposeful,
organized, and reliable.
3. In social psychology, the ‘Fundamental Attribution Error’ refers to the tendency for
observers to:
A. Underestimate situational influences and overestimate dispositional influences on
others’ behavior.
B. Overestimate situational influences and underestimate dispositional influences on
others’ behavior.
C. Attribute their own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.
D. Assume that everyone else shares the same beliefs and behaviors as they do.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Fundamental Attribution Error emphasizes internal traits
over external circumstances when judging others.
4. Which psychological disorder is characterized by a cycle of ‘bingeing’ followed by
compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise?
A. Bulimia Nervosa
B. Binge-Eating Disorder
, C. Anorexia Nervosa
D. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Bulimia Nervosa is distinguished from Binge-Eating Disorder by
the presence of purging or other compensatory behaviors.
5. In the context of stress, Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) identifies three stages.
Which is the correct sequence?
A. Resistance, Alarm, Exhaustion
B. Alarm, Exhaustion, Resistance
C. Exhaustion, Resistance, Alarm
D. Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: GAS begins with an immediate alarm reaction, followed by
resistance to the stressor, and eventually exhaustion if the stressor persists.
6. Which therapeutic approach, developed by Aaron Beck, focuses on identifying and
changing ‘cognitive distortions’ and ‘automatic thoughts’?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Cognitive Therapy
C. Humanistic Therapy
PSYCHOLOGY ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which concept refers to the realization that
properties such as mass and volume remain constant despite changes in the form of objects?
A. Conservation
B. Object Permanence
C. Egocentrism
D. Centration
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Conservation is the understanding that quantity does not change
even when appearance changes, typically developed in the concrete operational stage.
2. According to the Big Five personality model, an individual who is highly organized,
dependable, and disciplined would score high on which dimension?
A. Agreeableness
B. Openness to Experience
C. Neuroticism
,D. Conscientiousness
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Conscientiousness involves traits like being purposeful,
organized, and reliable.
3. In social psychology, the ‘Fundamental Attribution Error’ refers to the tendency for
observers to:
A. Underestimate situational influences and overestimate dispositional influences on
others’ behavior.
B. Overestimate situational influences and underestimate dispositional influences on
others’ behavior.
C. Attribute their own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.
D. Assume that everyone else shares the same beliefs and behaviors as they do.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Fundamental Attribution Error emphasizes internal traits
over external circumstances when judging others.
4. Which psychological disorder is characterized by a cycle of ‘bingeing’ followed by
compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise?
A. Bulimia Nervosa
B. Binge-Eating Disorder
, C. Anorexia Nervosa
D. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Bulimia Nervosa is distinguished from Binge-Eating Disorder by
the presence of purging or other compensatory behaviors.
5. In the context of stress, Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) identifies three stages.
Which is the correct sequence?
A. Resistance, Alarm, Exhaustion
B. Alarm, Exhaustion, Resistance
C. Exhaustion, Resistance, Alarm
D. Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: GAS begins with an immediate alarm reaction, followed by
resistance to the stressor, and eventually exhaustion if the stressor persists.
6. Which therapeutic approach, developed by Aaron Beck, focuses on identifying and
changing ‘cognitive distortions’ and ‘automatic thoughts’?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Cognitive Therapy
C. Humanistic Therapy
