Lecturer Psychology - GB (BPS-17)
1.1 Meaning and Definition of Psychology (Test)
1. The modern definition of psychology includes the study of:
A. Behaviour only
B. Mental processes only
C. Behaviour and mental processes
D. Physical diseases only
2. The term “psychology” is derived from:
A. Latin words
B. Greek words
C. Arabic words
D. French words
3. Which activity represents a mental process?
A. Running
B. Speaking
C. Perceiving
D. Writing
4. Psychology was originally understood as the study of:
A. Society
B. Behaviour
C. The soul
D. Intelligence
5. Which psychologist emphasized observable behaviour?
A. William James
B. John B. Watson
C. Wilhelm Wundt
D. Sigmund Freud
6. Systematic observation and experimentation make psychology a:
A. Tradition
B. Philosophy only
C. Scientific discipline
D. Religious doctrine
7. Feelings, memories and thoughts are examples of:
A. Physical organs
B. Mental processes
C. Social institutions
D. Observable movements
8. Which factor can influence human behaviour?
A. Biological factors
B. Social factors
C. Environmental factors
D. All of these
9. Psychology is useful in:
A. Education
B. Healthcare
C. Industry
D. All of these
10. Which is not a major goal of psychology?
A. Description
B. Explanation
C. Prediction
D. Superstition
Answer Key
- C
- B
- C
- C
- B
- C
- B
- D
- D
- D
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