Psychology 101
3 MAXE · 101 YSP
Ψ Department of Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
EST. 2026
UNDERSTANDING MIND · BEHAVIOR · SCIENCE
Psych 101 Exam 3
P E RS O N A L I TY · L E A R N I N G · S O C I A L PSYC H O LO G Y · B RA I N & B E H AV I O R
COURSE CODE PSY 101 PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science — Psychology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE Psych 101 Exam 3
TOTAL QUESTIONS 101 Questions COURSE TITLE Introduction to Psychology
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover personality theories, learning paradigms, social psychology, brain structures, and
psychological disorders.
▸ Understanding key theorists, experimental paradigms, and terminology is emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for self-assessment.
▸ All content reflects PSY 101 Exam 3 learning objectives.
, SECTION I — PERSONALITY, LEARNING, SOCIAL
Questions 1 – 101
PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
1. Punishment ________ the frequency of the preceding response.
A. increases
B. decreases
C. maintains
D. has no effect on
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Punishment decreases the probability of a behavior occurring again.
Reinforcement (both positive and negative) always increases behavior. This is a
fundamental distinction in operant conditioning.
2. Construct validity refers to whether:
A. the measurement produces consistent results
B. you're really measuring what you claim to be measuring
C. the sample size is large enough
D. the study can be replicated
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Construct validity is the degree to which a test or instrument measures the
theoretical construct it claims to measure — not something else. Reliability (A)
refers to consistency of measurement.
,3. Observational learning occurs when:
A. behavior is shaped through reinforcement
B. we learn from other's experiences and examples
C. two stimuli become associated through pairing
D. a reflex is triggered by an unconditioned stimulus
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Observational learning (Bandura) is learning by watching models — we acquire
behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions without direct experience.
Reinforcement (A) is operant conditioning.
4. Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by:
A. exaggerated sense of self-importance
B. eccentric behaviors and emotionless presentation
C. fearful sensitivity to rejection
D. shallow, attention-getting behaviors
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Schizoid PD involves a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships,
restricted emotional expression, and eccentric behavior. Avoidant PD (C) involves
fear of rejection. Narcissistic PD (A) involves grandiosity.
5. Agreeableness, one of the Big Five traits, describes how ________ a person is.
A. outgoing and sociable
B. trusting, good-natured, cooperative, and soft-hearted
C. organized and dependable
D. emotionally unstable
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Agreeableness involves prosocial traits — cooperation, trust, kindness, and
empathy. Extroversion (A) is sociability. Conscientiousness (C) is organization.
Neuroticism (D) is emotional instability.
, 6. According to the levels of analysis framework, antisocial personality disorder can be
examined at the ________ level.
A. biological only
B. social only
C. social and psychological levels
D. biological, social, and psychological levels
CORRECT ANSWER D
RATIONALE The levels of analysis framework examines phenomena at biological (brain
differences, adrenaline), social (antisocial PD), and psychological (obedience,
reinforcement) levels — integrating multiple perspectives.
7. ________ increases over time as we become adults.
A. Neuroticism
B. Extroversion
C. Conscientiousness
D. Openness
CORRECT ANSWER C
RATIONALE Conscientiousness tends to increase across adulthood as people become more
responsible, organized, and dependable. Neuroticism and extroversion tend to
decline somewhat with age.
3 MAXE · 101 YSP
Ψ Department of Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
EST. 2026
UNDERSTANDING MIND · BEHAVIOR · SCIENCE
Psych 101 Exam 3
P E RS O N A L I TY · L E A R N I N G · S O C I A L PSYC H O LO G Y · B RA I N & B E H AV I O R
COURSE CODE PSY 101 PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science — Psychology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE Psych 101 Exam 3
TOTAL QUESTIONS 101 Questions COURSE TITLE Introduction to Psychology
FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover personality theories, learning paradigms, social psychology, brain structures, and
psychological disorders.
▸ Understanding key theorists, experimental paradigms, and terminology is emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for self-assessment.
▸ All content reflects PSY 101 Exam 3 learning objectives.
, SECTION I — PERSONALITY, LEARNING, SOCIAL
Questions 1 – 101
PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
1. Punishment ________ the frequency of the preceding response.
A. increases
B. decreases
C. maintains
D. has no effect on
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Punishment decreases the probability of a behavior occurring again.
Reinforcement (both positive and negative) always increases behavior. This is a
fundamental distinction in operant conditioning.
2. Construct validity refers to whether:
A. the measurement produces consistent results
B. you're really measuring what you claim to be measuring
C. the sample size is large enough
D. the study can be replicated
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Construct validity is the degree to which a test or instrument measures the
theoretical construct it claims to measure — not something else. Reliability (A)
refers to consistency of measurement.
,3. Observational learning occurs when:
A. behavior is shaped through reinforcement
B. we learn from other's experiences and examples
C. two stimuli become associated through pairing
D. a reflex is triggered by an unconditioned stimulus
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Observational learning (Bandura) is learning by watching models — we acquire
behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions without direct experience.
Reinforcement (A) is operant conditioning.
4. Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by:
A. exaggerated sense of self-importance
B. eccentric behaviors and emotionless presentation
C. fearful sensitivity to rejection
D. shallow, attention-getting behaviors
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Schizoid PD involves a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships,
restricted emotional expression, and eccentric behavior. Avoidant PD (C) involves
fear of rejection. Narcissistic PD (A) involves grandiosity.
5. Agreeableness, one of the Big Five traits, describes how ________ a person is.
A. outgoing and sociable
B. trusting, good-natured, cooperative, and soft-hearted
C. organized and dependable
D. emotionally unstable
CORRECT ANSWER B
RATIONALE Agreeableness involves prosocial traits — cooperation, trust, kindness, and
empathy. Extroversion (A) is sociability. Conscientiousness (C) is organization.
Neuroticism (D) is emotional instability.
, 6. According to the levels of analysis framework, antisocial personality disorder can be
examined at the ________ level.
A. biological only
B. social only
C. social and psychological levels
D. biological, social, and psychological levels
CORRECT ANSWER D
RATIONALE The levels of analysis framework examines phenomena at biological (brain
differences, adrenaline), social (antisocial PD), and psychological (obedience,
reinforcement) levels — integrating multiple perspectives.
7. ________ increases over time as we become adults.
A. Neuroticism
B. Extroversion
C. Conscientiousness
D. Openness
CORRECT ANSWER C
RATIONALE Conscientiousness tends to increase across adulthood as people become more
responsible, organized, and dependable. Neuroticism and extroversion tend to
decline somewhat with age.
