Psychology Past Paper PDF

1\. What is the primary goal of psychology? A) To control behavior B) To understand behavior C) To explain behavior D) To study mental health 2\. Which of the following is an example of a mental process in psychology? A) Eating B) Laughing C) Planning D) Sleeping 3\. What i...

1\. What is the primary goal of psychology? A) To control behavior B) To understand behavior C) To explain behavior D) To study mental health 2\. Which of the following is an example of a mental process in psychology? A) Eating B) Laughing C) Planning D) Sleeping 3\. What is the concept of "objectivity" in psychological research? A) Using personal opinions to interpret results B) Using clear, precise definitions and accurate observations C) Ensuring the research is done in a controlled environment D) Making sure the study is subjective 4\. Which type of psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health issues? A) Developmental psychology B) Clinical psychology C) Educational psychology D) Counseling psychology 5\. What is the main focus of educational psychology? A) Diagnosing mental disorders B) Studying the brain C) Understanding how people learn D) Treating mental health issues 6\. What does "repeatability" mean in psychological research? A) Conducting the research multiple times B) The ability for others to repeat the study and get the same results C) Changing the variables in each study D) Measuring different aspects of the same phenomenon 7\. Which of the following is a criticism of structuralism? A) It is too focused on the practical application of mental processes B) It is based on subjective introspection C) It uses experimental methods to study mental processes D) It ignores the role of unconscious thoughts Answer: B) It is based on subjective introspection 8\. What is a key principle of behaviorism? A) Focusing on internal mental processes B) The study of unconscious desires C) The importance of observable behavior D) Understanding the structure of the mind 9\. What does the humanistic approach emphasize in psychology? A) The unconscious mind B) Personal growth and self-actualization C) The influence of environmental factors D) Learning through rewards and punishments 10\. What is the focus of social-cognitive psychology? A) Internal thought processes and their impact on behavior B) The study of mental health disorders C) The role of genetic factors in behavior D) The physical aspects of mental health Vocabulary Questions (5 Questions) 11\. What does "objectivity" mean in the context of psychological research? A) Using emotional responses to interpret data B) Using accurate, unbiased observations C) Avoiding statistical methods 12\. What is meant by the term "reinforcement" in behaviorism? A) A consequence that decreases the likelihood of behavior being repeated B) A consequence that increases the likelihood of behavior being repeated C) The process of observing behavior D) The process of ignoring behavior 13\. What does "introspection" refer to in psychology? A) Observing and recording external behavior B) Reflecting on and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings C) Analyzing brain activity during behavior D) Observing how others behave 14\. Which of the following is the meaning of "self-actualization"? A) Achieving personal growth and fulfilling one's potential B) Being controlled by external factors C) Conforming to social norms D) Ignoring personal desires 15\. What does "cognitive" refer to in psychology? A) Emotions and feelings B) Mental processes like memory and thinking C) Unconscious desires D) Observable behaviors 1\. \*\*Structuralism\*\*: sensation, perception ,feeling,thoughts   - \*\*Overview\*\*: Structuralism is an early school of thought that aimed to understand the structure of the mind by breaking down mental processes into their most basic components.   - \*\*Key Figures\*\*:    - \*\*Wilhelm Wundt\*\*: Often considered the \"father of experimental psychology,\" Wundt established the first psychology lab and used experimental methods to study consciousness.     - \*\*Edward Titchener\*\*: A student of Wundt, Titchener expanded on Wundt\'s ideas and used introspection (self-observation) to analyze conscious experiences.   - \*\*Main Idea\*\*: Structuralists believed that complex mental phenomena could be understood by analyzing their most basic elements. They focused on sensations, images, and feelings, breaking down consciousness into these fundamental parts.   - \*\*Methods\*\*: Introspection, where individuals reported their thoughts and feelings in response to stimuli, was the primary method used to explore the structure of the mind. Criticisms - \*\*Subjectivity\*\*: Introspection was criticized for being too subjective and unreliable because different people might report different experiences for the same stimulus. - \*\*Lack of Practical Application\*\*: Structuralism was also seen as too focused on the internal components of the mind without considering the function or practical applications of mental processes.   1\. What is structuralism trying to understand? A) How to fix mental health problems B) The structure of the mind C) The body and mind connection D) How to help people think better 2\. Who is considered the "father of experimental psychology"? A) Sigmund Freud B) Edward Titchener C) Wilhelm Wundt D) John Watson 3\. What method did structuralists use to study the mind? A) Talking to patients B) Introspection (looking inside one's own mind) C) Observing brain activity D) Using animals for experiments 4\. What was one criticism of structuralism? A) It focused too much on practical uses B) It was too focused on the body C) It was based on unreliable personal reports 5\. What did structuralists believe about mental processes? A) They are simple and can be broken into basic parts B) They are too complex to study C) They are only about feelings D) They are only about actions