Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.

Question 2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be met before an individual can pursue self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs

Question 3

A student studies hard for an exam because they enjoy learning new things. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation

Question 4

Which hormone is most closely associated with the regulation of hunger?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of self-serving bias?

Accepted Answer

A student blames a poor test score on the difficulty of the exam but credits a high score to their intelligence.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Resilience

Question 7

According to Freud, which part of the personality operates on the reality principle?

Accepted Answer

Ego

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Overestimating the influence of personal traits and underestimating situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a projective test used in personality assessment?

Accepted Answer

Rorschach Inkblot Test

Question 10

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of social facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A person performs better at a task when others are watching.

Question 11

Which of the following is a key finding from Milgram's obedience studies?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary people can commit harmful acts when instructed by an authority figure.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Accepted Answer

A physiological reaction to perceived threats that prepares the body for action.

Question 13

Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest

Question 14

Which of the following best describes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

A therapy that aims to change patterns of thinking and behavior.

Question 15

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the regulation of mood and is often targeted by antidepressant medications?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

A person is more likely to help when alone than when in a group.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning involves learning through association, while operant conditioning involves learning through consequences.

Question 18

Which of the following is a common symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'locus of control'?

Accepted Answer

The belief about whether outcomes are controlled by internal or external factors.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

Repression

Psychology 1000 – Study Guide for Chapters 11-16

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