Ambo University

Institute of Education and Behavioral Science

Department of Psychology
Group Test (25%)
 General psychology
 Academic Year: 2013 E.C
Department:________________________________________________________________________________

Part one: True/False items (5%)

Direction: Read each of following statements and write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement
is incorrect on the space provided.

1. Humanists viewed behaviorism and psychoanalytic theory as too dehumanizing.

2. Humanistic Perspective proposed that humans are innately good and that our own mental processes
played an active role in our behavior.
3. Cognitive perspective deals with human development in relation to age throughout the life span.
4. Health psychologist will focus on the whole person and what influences their health status.
5. According to Freud’s psychodynamic approach conscious mental forces mostly determine our
personality.
Part Four: Multiple choice Items

Direction: Read and choose the best answer for the following statements, and write the answer of your choice on
the space provided.

1. What makes psychology is a science?

A. It utilizes non empirical data to study behavior and mental processes

B. It employs of scientific procedures to study behavior and mental processes

C. It Involves common understanding in studding behavior and mental processes

D. All but C

2. Covert activities of our mind refer to all of the following except one?

A. Hidden behavior B. Outward behavior C. Non-observable behavior D. None of the above

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3. Which modern school of thought argues that our childhood experience plays a critical role in shaping our
adult personality?
A. Behavioral Perspective B. Humanistic Perspective
B. Cognitive Perspective D. Psychodynamic perspective
4. College fresh students may have difficulties with the first semester’s studying because they cannot adjust to
dormitory life, to learning and teaching strategies and even to their roommate .In this regard, which field of
psychology appropriate to solve those problems? (1.5%)
A. Clinical psychology C. Counseling psychology
B. Educational psychology D. Social psychology
5. However, if the freshman students repeatedly respond in ways that appear to be significantly out of touch
with reality which fields of psychology will be suitable to overcome their problems?(1.5%)
A. Clinical psychology C. Counseling psychology
B. Educational psychology D. Social psychology
6. Student Solomon always comes to the class lately due to the fact that he has home based duty every
morning. If he continues in this manner his academic performance will be lower. To overcome challenges
encountering solomon the school communicated the parents and solved the problems. And then solomon
starts coming to school on time. Based on this statement (4%)
a. Being come to the class lately refers to which goal of psychology? ____________________
b. Having home based duty every morning refers to which goal of psychology?____________
c. If he continues in this manner his academic performance will be lower refers to which goal of
psychology?_______________
d. Coming to the class on time refers to which goal of psychology?_______________________
7. Which subfield of psychology is most directly concerned with studying human behavior in the workplace?
A. Clinical psychology C. Industrial/organizational psychology
B. Personality psychology D. personality psychology
8. Which perspective emphasizes the learning of observable responses?
A. Behavioral B. Social-cultural C. Biological D. Cognitive
9. John wants to talk to a professional to help him cope with some academic challenges he's facing. You
recommend that he contact a(n):
A. Industrial/organizational Psychologist C. Clinical Psychologist
B. Counseling psychologist D. Developmental psychologist

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 10. During a psychology class lesson, your classmate says that the cognitive and behavioral perspectives are
quite similar. You disagree and point out that the cognitive perspective emphasizes ________, whereas the
behavioral perspective emphasizes ________
A. Conscious processes; observable responses C. Unconscious processes; conscious processes
B. Overt behaviors; covert behaviors D. Introspection; experimentation
11. After detailed study of a gunshot wound victim, a psychologist concludes that the brain region destroyed is
likely to be important for memory functions. Which type of research did the psychologist use to deduce this?
A. Case study B. Survey C. Correlation D. Experimentation
12. A psychologist studies the play behavior of third-grade children by watching groups during break at school.
Which type of research is being used?
A. Correlation B. Case study C. Experimentation D. Naturalistic observation
13. One of the limitations of natural observation is Observer bias. One is incorrect about Observer bias? Which
one is it?
a. It is committed when the behavior is observed unsystematically
b. It is committed when the observed participants act naturally
c. It is committed when the observer merely observe behavior of his/her interest by overlooking others
d. None of the above
14. Changing people’s attitude refers to which goal of psychology?
A. Controlling B. Describing C. Explaining D. Predicting
15. How students behave in cafeteria can be best studied through which types of descriptive research technique?
A. Archival B. Case study C. Correlational study D. Naturalistic observation
16. Which of the following is an example covert behavior?
A. Dreaming B. Drinking C. Running D. Smoking
17. The “why” question refers to which goal of psychology?
A. Controlling B. Describing C. Explaining D. Predicting

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