Q: Which of the following best represents the formula for calculating IQ using the original Stanford-Binet method?

$ IQ = \frac{Mental\ Age}{Chronological\ Age} \times 100 $

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'approach-avoidance conflict' in psychology?

Accepted Answer

A situation where a single goal has both attractive and unattractive aspects, leading to ambivalence.

Question 2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before an individual can focus on esteem needs?

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs

Question 3

A patient is unable to form new memories after a head injury. Which brain structure is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Hippocampus

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with mood regulation and is often linked to depression?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

Question 5

A researcher wants to study the effect of reinforcement on learning. Which theory would be most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'fundamental attribution error'?

Accepted Answer

Attributing someone's rude behavior to their character rather than situational factors.

Question 7

A person is experiencing intense fear and physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and sweating when exposed to spiders. Which disorder is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Specific phobia

Question 8

Which of the following is a key difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning involves reinforcement and punishment, while classical conditioning involves association between stimuli.

Question 9

Which psychological perspective emphasizes free will, self-actualization, and personal growth?

Accepted Answer

Humanistic perspective

Question 10

A student believes that intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed. According to Carol Dweck's research, this student has which type of mindset?

Accepted Answer

Fixed mindset

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses

Question 12

A therapist uses free association and dream analysis to help a client uncover unconscious conflicts. Which approach is being used?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic therapy

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Removing chores when a child gets good grades

Question 14

A person is unable to recognize faces, even those of close family members. This condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

Prosopagnosia

Question 15

Which of the following best represents the formula for calculating IQ using the original Stanford-Binet method?

Accepted Answer

$ IQ = \frac{Mental\ Age}{Chronological\ Age} 	imes 100 $

Question 16

A person is experiencing symptoms of depression, including low mood, lack of energy, and feelings of worthlessness. Which type of therapy has been shown to be most effective for treating depression?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing discomfort after acting against one's beliefs, such as lying despite valuing honesty

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the role of the amygdala in emotional processing?

Accepted Answer

Processes fear and other strong emotions

Question 19

A person is asked to recall a list of words and remembers the first and last words best. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

Primacy and recency effect

Question 20

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

An employee stops trying to succeed after repeated failures, believing nothing will help.

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