MCQ Bank
Which of the following is a rule of thumb that if used can be effective in finding solutions to problems,- but may not ensure or guarantee this?
- A) Heuristics
- B) Algorithms
- C) Deductive reasoning
- D) Inductive reasoning
A rule, if it is applied, ensures the solution to the problem and always accurate is known as:
- A) Inductive reasoning
- B) Heuristics
- C) Algorithms
- D) Deductive reasoning
We may not necessarily understand their logical basis but ____________ are always accurate.
- A) Inductive reasoning
- B) Deductive reasoning
- C) Heuristics
- D) Algorithms
Which of the following is a process in which logical conclusions, inferences, and implications are drawn by using a set of assumptions?
- A) Eclectic reasoning
- B) Inductive reasoning
- C) Deductive reasoning
- D) Statistical analysis
Recall tests are example of which of the following types of memory?
- A) Implicit memory
- B) Working memory
- C) Explicit memory
- D) Associative memory
Problems that require understanding and that should be solved in a manner that involves series of methods so that the initial problematic state can be changed into the goal attaining state are known as:
- A) Agreement problems
- B) Arrangement problems
- C) Transformation problems
- D) Problems of inducing structures
Recognition tests are example of which of the following types of memory?
- A) Implicit memory
- B) Explicit memory
- C) Associative memory
- D) Working memory
Arsalan was watching a horror movie in a dark room alone. When he heard a loud noise; he became scared that there was an immediate threat. This emotional response to this imaginary threat is just as powerful as it would be to a real threat. This refers to which component of emotion?
- A) Physiological
- B) Cognitive
- C) Intuitional
- D) Behavioral
Which of the following part of the brain concerned with hunger and operates on it by regulating its activity?
- A) Thalamus
- B) Hypothalamus
- C) Pia matter
- D) Cortex
According to Jung, which of the following is the energy for personal growth and development?
- A) Libido
- B) Neurotic needs
- C) Superiority complex
- D) Archetypes
Which of the following is the capacity to think about the certain phenomena in its most typical use or form?
- A) Inductive reasoning
- B) Deductive reasoning
- C) Problem solving
- D) Functional fixedness
Which of the following centers for skills and habits e.g., playing cricket, driving a car etc?
- A) Declarative memory
- B) Episodic memory
- C) Semantic memory
- D) Procedural memory
Which one of the following can be categorized as primary/unlearnt/ physiological/ biological motives?
- A) Power
- B) Achievement
- C) Curiosity
- D) Air
All of the following are types of secondary/ learnt/ psychological motives EXCEPT:
- A) Excretion
- B) Need for appraisal
- C) Need for power
- D) Need for affiliation
All of the followings are included in Vertical thinking EXCEPT:
- A) Avoids looking for what is “right” or” wrong”.
- B) Finds what is right: seeks “yes” or “no” justifications
- C) Tries to find absolutes
- D) Seeks continuity
Known, familiar and relatively simple concepts that have rather loose features to define are:
- A) Prototype concepts
- B) Complex concepts
- C) Artificial concepts
- D) Natural concepts
In which of the following need a person has a tendency to seek impact, control, or influence over others?
- A) Achievement
- B) Affiliation
- C) Arousal
- D) Power
Which one of the following is not the primary motive?
- A) Air
- B) Hunger
- C) Achievement
- D) Sleep
Which of the following two types of memory are classified as types of declarative memory?
- A) Episodic & Semantic
- B) Procedural & Semantic
- C) Episodic & Procedural
- D) Procedural & Associative
Which component is called the outward expression of our emotions?
- A) Biological
- B) Congnitive
- C) Physiological
- D) Behavioral