Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'self-serving bias' in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

Attributing one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

Question 2

According to the Five Factor Model (OCEAN), which trait is most associated with emotional stability?

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism

Question 3

A person who is rigid, stubborn, and obedient to authority is most likely to score high on which personality trait?

Accepted Answer

Authoritarianism

Question 4

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting unacceptable impulses toward a safer or more acceptable target?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

Question 5

In the context of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), what is the correct sequence of stages?

Accepted Answer

Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Feeling anxious when your actions contradict your beliefs.

Question 7

According to Freud, which stage of psychosexual development is characterized by pleasure focused on the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Oral stage

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the 'bystander effect'?

Accepted Answer

A person is less likely to help when others are present.

Question 9

What is the main difference between internal and external attribution?

Accepted Answer

Internal attribution assigns behavior to personality; external assigns to situational factors.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

Accepted Answer

Honesty-Humility

Question 11

A person who is outgoing, energetic, and sociable would likely score high on which trait?

Accepted Answer

Extraversion

Question 12

Which approach emphasizes the role of learning and environment in shaping behavior?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral

Question 13

According to the Cognitive Appraisal Theory of stress, what is the difference between primary and secondary appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal evaluates threat; secondary evaluates coping resources.

Question 14

Which of the following is a key feature of the 'central route' in the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM)?

Accepted Answer

Requires careful and thoughtful consideration of arguments

Question 15

Which defense mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge reality?

Accepted Answer

Denial

Question 16

Which of the following best describes 'groupthink'?

Accepted Answer

A group prioritizes harmony and consensus over critical evaluation.

Question 17

Which personality theory includes the HEXACO model, and what is its additional trait?

Accepted Answer

HEXACO adds Honesty-Humility to OCEAN.

Question 18

Which system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of 'focused attention' meditation?

Accepted Answer

Concentrating on a single object or sound

Question 20

Which of the following best describes 'social loafing'?

Accepted Answer

Individuals exert less effort in a group than alone.

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