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1. The school of thought __________ explains psychological processes
in terms of the role or function they serve whereas __________ focuses
on uncovering the basic elements of consciousness a. Functionalism;
Introspection b. Functionalism; Structuralism c. Observation;
Structuralism d. Observation; Introspection e. Free will; determinism
Ans: b) Functionalism; Structuralism
2. Behaviourists argued that: a. Behaviour must be considered in the
context of motives and goals b. Behaviour can be understood
entirely without reference to thoughts and feelings c. The science of
psychology must emphasise the role of psychological processes in
helping individuals adapt to their environment d. Researchers should
apply direct observational methods when studying the structure of
consciousness e. People have unconscious tensions which influence
their behaviour
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Ans: b) Behaviour can be understood entirely without reference to
thoughts and feelings
3. Empiricism is a. Knowledge by reason b. Knowledge as a product
of inborn faculties and environmental input c. Knowledge gained
through sensory experience d. Determined by nature e. All of the
above
Ans: c. Knowledge gained through sensory experience
4. Dualism, as proposed by Descartes states that: a. The mind is
subjective while the body is objective b. The mind is objective while
the body is subjective c. You cannot have body without mind d. It is
impossible to study the processes of the body e. Body and mind are
one
Ans: a. The mind is subjective while the body is objective
5. Which is NOT true of the behaviourist perspective? a. Emphasizes
the objective, observable verification of research findings b. States
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that all behaviour consists of learned responses to particular stimuli c.
Can be applied to help people eliminate unreasonable fears and
phobias d. Proponents are B.F. Skinner and John Franklin e. Can be
applied to help people learn new skills, particularly in education
Ans: d. Proponents are B.F. Skinner and John Franklin
6. Will is studying photography. He is not doing it to get the diploma
that comes at the end of the program. Rather, his primary purpose is
to become a better photographer. His goal would be described as
a a. Performance goal (motives to achieve at a particular level e.g.
HD) b. Mastery goal (motives to increase competence, mastery or
skill) c. Performance-approach goal (goal is to get better grade, to
do well in class) d. Performance -avoidance goal (goal is to avoid
doing poorly) e. Mastery-avoidance goal (no such thing)
Ans: b. Mastery goal (motives to increase competence, mastery or skill)
7. Self-determination theory suggests that people have three innate
needs which need to be fulfilled for intrinsic motivation to flourish a.
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Existence, belongingness, goals b. Physiological needs, safety needs,
belongingness needs c. Attachment, sex, aggression d.
Competence, autonomy, relatedness to others e. Competence,
belongingness, relatedness to others
Ans: d. Competence, autonomy, relatedness to others
8. Self-actualisation needs differ from other needs in Maslow's
hierarchy in that they are a. Deficiency needs b. Growth needs c.
Belongingness needs d. Esteem needs e. Physiological needs
Ans: b. Growth needs
9. John strongly values achieving good grades. He believes such an
outcome is attainable thus prepares for the upcoming exam by
studying. Which theory best explains his motivation? a. Concept of
drive theory (unfulfilled needs lead to arousal state that motivates
behaviour) b. Expectancy-value theory (motivation as a combo of
value on outcome + perceived attainability) c. Goal setting theory
(states conscious goals regulate our behaviour) d. Self-determination
Psyx1101 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
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1. The school of thought __________ explains psychological processes
in terms of the role or function they serve whereas __________ focuses
on uncovering the basic elements of consciousness a. Functionalism;
Introspection b. Functionalism; Structuralism c. Observation;
Structuralism d. Observation; Introspection e. Free will; determinism
Ans: b) Functionalism; Structuralism
2. Behaviourists argued that: a. Behaviour must be considered in the
context of motives and goals b. Behaviour can be understood
entirely without reference to thoughts and feelings c. The science of
psychology must emphasise the role of psychological processes in
helping individuals adapt to their environment d. Researchers should
apply direct observational methods when studying the structure of
consciousness e. People have unconscious tensions which influence
their behaviour
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Ans: b) Behaviour can be understood entirely without reference to
thoughts and feelings
3. Empiricism is a. Knowledge by reason b. Knowledge as a product
of inborn faculties and environmental input c. Knowledge gained
through sensory experience d. Determined by nature e. All of the
above
Ans: c. Knowledge gained through sensory experience
4. Dualism, as proposed by Descartes states that: a. The mind is
subjective while the body is objective b. The mind is objective while
the body is subjective c. You cannot have body without mind d. It is
impossible to study the processes of the body e. Body and mind are
one
Ans: a. The mind is subjective while the body is objective
5. Which is NOT true of the behaviourist perspective? a. Emphasizes
the objective, observable verification of research findings b. States
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that all behaviour consists of learned responses to particular stimuli c.
Can be applied to help people eliminate unreasonable fears and
phobias d. Proponents are B.F. Skinner and John Franklin e. Can be
applied to help people learn new skills, particularly in education
Ans: d. Proponents are B.F. Skinner and John Franklin
6. Will is studying photography. He is not doing it to get the diploma
that comes at the end of the program. Rather, his primary purpose is
to become a better photographer. His goal would be described as
a a. Performance goal (motives to achieve at a particular level e.g.
HD) b. Mastery goal (motives to increase competence, mastery or
skill) c. Performance-approach goal (goal is to get better grade, to
do well in class) d. Performance -avoidance goal (goal is to avoid
doing poorly) e. Mastery-avoidance goal (no such thing)
Ans: b. Mastery goal (motives to increase competence, mastery or skill)
7. Self-determination theory suggests that people have three innate
needs which need to be fulfilled for intrinsic motivation to flourish a.
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Existence, belongingness, goals b. Physiological needs, safety needs,
belongingness needs c. Attachment, sex, aggression d.
Competence, autonomy, relatedness to others e. Competence,
belongingness, relatedness to others
Ans: d. Competence, autonomy, relatedness to others
8. Self-actualisation needs differ from other needs in Maslow's
hierarchy in that they are a. Deficiency needs b. Growth needs c.
Belongingness needs d. Esteem needs e. Physiological needs
Ans: b. Growth needs
9. John strongly values achieving good grades. He believes such an
outcome is attainable thus prepares for the upcoming exam by
studying. Which theory best explains his motivation? a. Concept of
drive theory (unfulfilled needs lead to arousal state that motivates
behaviour) b. Expectancy-value theory (motivation as a combo of
value on outcome + perceived attainability) c. Goal setting theory
(states conscious goals regulate our behaviour) d. Self-determination
