Pyc 1502 : Psychology in Society module
Questions and answers for assignment 1
2022 First Semester
Question 1
People differ in their level of resilience. Which of the following is NOT a
factor contributing to individual differences in resilience?
Answer : Competitive skills
Question 2
Which theory states that people are motivated by what they value in their
lives?
Answer : Cognitive theory
Question 3
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) stress model is
characterised by rapid breathing, increased heartbeat and sweating.
Answer: The alarm/mobilisation stage
Question 4
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) stress model
involves the onset of tissue damage and signs of a disease begin to show?
Answer: Exhaustion stage
, Question 5
There are different types of psychological research. Which type is described
by the following statement, "researchers use interviews or questionnaires to
ask people about their behaviour, attitudes, beliefs, opinions, or intentions"?
Answer: Survey
Question 6
The scientific thinking that refers to the basic nature of the object of study
relates to the _____________ component of scientific thinking.
Answer: Ontological
Question 7
Hans Selye (1936) introduced the concept of stress and regarded stress as the
body's response to any demand made upon it. This is called the
_________________ model to explain the stress phenomenon
Answer : GAS
Question 8
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the first basic human needs that
people strive to fulfil are _______________________.
Answer: Physiological needs
Question 9
According to homeostatic regulation, _______________ refers to the
maintaining of the right amount of water and electrolytes inside and outside
cells in the body.
Answer : Osmoregulation
Questions and answers for assignment 1
2022 First Semester
Question 1
People differ in their level of resilience. Which of the following is NOT a
factor contributing to individual differences in resilience?
Answer : Competitive skills
Question 2
Which theory states that people are motivated by what they value in their
lives?
Answer : Cognitive theory
Question 3
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) stress model is
characterised by rapid breathing, increased heartbeat and sweating.
Answer: The alarm/mobilisation stage
Question 4
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) stress model
involves the onset of tissue damage and signs of a disease begin to show?
Answer: Exhaustion stage
, Question 5
There are different types of psychological research. Which type is described
by the following statement, "researchers use interviews or questionnaires to
ask people about their behaviour, attitudes, beliefs, opinions, or intentions"?
Answer: Survey
Question 6
The scientific thinking that refers to the basic nature of the object of study
relates to the _____________ component of scientific thinking.
Answer: Ontological
Question 7
Hans Selye (1936) introduced the concept of stress and regarded stress as the
body's response to any demand made upon it. This is called the
_________________ model to explain the stress phenomenon
Answer : GAS
Question 8
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the first basic human needs that
people strive to fulfil are _______________________.
Answer: Physiological needs
Question 9
According to homeostatic regulation, _______________ refers to the
maintaining of the right amount of water and electrolytes inside and outside
cells in the body.
Answer : Osmoregulation
