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MULTIPLE
CHOICE
QUESTIONS
WEEK 1-5
Week 1
1. South African Psychology pre-1994 predominantly reflected:
a) Apartheid ideology
b) Integrationist principles
c) Postcolonial perspectives
d) Humanistic approaches
Answer: a) Apartheid ideology
Explanation: South African Psychology pre-1994 largely aligned with the principles of
apartheid, endorsing racial segregation and unequal treatment based on skin color.
2. Which event marked a significant turning point for South African Psychology?
a) The signing of the Freedom Charter
b) The end of apartheid
c) The Sharpeville Massacre
d) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Answer: b) The end of apartheid
Explanation: The end of apartheid in 1994 marked a significant turning point for South
African Psychology, as it opened up new possibilities for addressing social justice and
equality.
6. Which psychological perspective was dominant in South Africa during the apartheid era?
a) Behaviorism
b) Psychoanalysis
c) Humanism
d) Racial determinism
Answer: d) Racial determinism
Explanation: During the apartheid era, a perspective of racial determinism was dominant in
South African psychology, which posited that an individual's behavior and abilities were
determined by their race.
7. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa aimed to:
a) Purge apartheid supporters from the psychological community
b) Address past human rights abuses and promote healing
c) Reinforce racial divisions within the country
d) Promote forgiveness and forgetfulness
Answer: b) Address past human rights abuses and promote healing
Explanation: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Africa was
established to address past human rights abuses, promote healing, and foster reconciliation
among individuals and communities affected by apartheid.
8. Which psychological approach emphasizes the influence of social and cultural factors on
behavior?
a) Cognitive psychology
b) Evolutionary psychology
c) Social constructionism
d) Biological psychology
Answer: c) Social constructionism
Explanation: Social constructionism emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in
shaping behavior, emphasizing that our understanding of reality is socially constructed and
varies across different contexts.
11. Which term refers to the process of acknowledging and challenging one's own biases and
privileges?
a) Cultural assimilation
b) Ethnocentrism
c) Self-reflection
d) Intersectionality
Answer: c) Self-reflection
Explanation: Self-reflection refers to the process of introspection, introspectively
examining one's thoughts, feelings, biases, and privileges. It involves being aware of one's
own cultural, social, and personal perspectives and critically assessing their impact on one's
interactions with others.
16. Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of power and social structures in
shaping behavior?
a) Behaviorism
b) Humanism
c) Critical psychology
d) Psychoanalysis
Answer: c) Critical psychology
Explanation: Critical psychology emphasizes the role of power dynamics, social
structures, and cultural contexts in shaping behavior. It critically examines social inequalities
and advocates for transformative approaches to address social injustices.
18. Which psychological approach focuses on the interplay of gender and power in
understanding human behavior?
a) Cognitive psychology
b) Evolutionary psychology
c) Feminist psychology
d) Biological psychology
Answer: c) Feminist psychology
Explanation: Feminist psychology examines the influence of gender and power dynamics
on human behavior. It highlights gender inequalities, challenges traditional gender roles, and
promotes social justice and equality.
22. The establishment of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) in 1994 aimed
to:
a) Maintain the dominance of colonialist ideologies
b) Promote diversity and inclusivity in psychology
c) Reinforce racial hierarchies within the profession
d) Advocate for apartheid policies in psychology
Answer: b) Promote diversity and inclusivity in psychology
Explanation: The establishment of PsySSA in 1994 aimed to promote diversity and
inclusivity within the field of psychology, challenging the previous dominance of colonialist
ideologies and advocating for transformative and socially just practices.
23. The concept of "othering" in psychology refers to:
a) Emphasizing the similarities between different cultures
b) Recognizing the shared humanity and interconnectedness of individuals
c) Creating and reinforcing divisions between "us" and "them"
d) Promoting cultural assimilation and erasing diversity
Answer: c) Creating and reinforcing divisions between "us" and "them"
Explanation: "Othering" in psychology involves creating and reinforcing divisions
between different groups, often through the perception of an "us" versus "them" dichotomy.
It can perpetuate stereotypes, discrimination, and marginalization.
24. Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of historical and social context in
understanding behavior?
a) Psychoanalysis
b) Behaviorism
c) Social constructionism
d) Humanism
Answer: c) Social constructionism
Explanation: Social constructionism emphasizes that behavior is shaped by social and
historical context. It recognizes that our understanding of reality and the meanings we assign
to experiences are socially constructed and vary across different cultures and contexts.
1. What is the main focus of the current conversation in South African psychology after
independence?
a) Reinstating colonialist ideologies
b) Promoting cultural assimilation
c) Addressing social injustices and inequalities
d) Reinforcing racial hierarchies
9. What does the term "epistemic violence" refer to in the context of postcolonial
psychology?
a) The use of physical force in knowledge production
b) The perpetuation of colonial knowledge systems
c) The rejection of Western psychological theories
d) The promotion of cultural assimilation
11. Which of the following is a key focus of the current conversation in South African
psychology after independence?
a) Reinforcing colonial power dynamics
b) Ignoring the impact of apartheid on mental health
c) Addressing the mental health needs of diverse populations
d) Promoting cultural assimilation
15. What is the main focus of the current conversation in South African psychology after
independence?
a) Reinstating colonialist ideologies
b) Promoting cultural assimilation
c) Addressing social injustices and inequalities
d) Reinforcing racial hierarchies
20. In the context of South African psychology after independence, why is addressing social
injustices and inequalities important?
a) To reinforce the existing power structures
b) To maintain cultural assimilation
c) To promote social cohesion and equality
d) To perpetuate racial hierarchies
21. How does postcolonial psychology challenge the dominant narratives in psychology?
a) By embracing and reinforcing colonial ideologies
b) By ignoring the impact of colonialism on psychological theories
c) By deconstructing the biases and power imbalances in psychological knowledge
d) By promoting Western perspectives exclusively
23. How does cultural psychology contribute to our understanding of human development?
a) By emphasizing genetic factors exclusively
b) By disregarding the impact of culture on development
c) By recognizing the role of culture in shaping development
d) By promoting cultural assimilation
24. What is the significance of the current conversation in South African psychology after
independence for the field of psychology as a whole?
a) It has no impact beyond South Africa
b) It highlights the importance of cultural diversity in psychological research
c) It reinforces the dominance of Western psychological theories
d) It excludes indigenous knowledge from psychological discourse
3. What are the three components of Freud's structural model of the human mind?
a) Id, ego, and superego
b) Conscious, unconscious, and preconscious
c) Self, other, and society
d) Behavior, cognition, and emotion
Answer: b) Ego
Explanation: The ego operates on the reality principle and seeks to find realistic and socially
acceptable ways of satisfying the id's desires. It balances the conflicting demands of the id
and the superego.
Answer: b) Projection
Explanation: Projection is a defense mechanism in which individuals attribute their own
unacceptable impulses, thoughts, or feelings to others. It helps individuals avoid
acknowledging and dealing with their own undesirable qualities.
Answer: d) Cognitive
Explanation: Freud's psychosexual stages of development include the oral, anal, phallic,
latent, and genital stages. These stages represent different erogenous zones and highlight the
importance of early childhood experiences in shaping personality.
Answer: a) Oral
Explanation: The oral stage is the first psychosexual stage according to Freud's theory. It
occurs during infancy (approximately 0-18 months) and is focused on the mouth as the
primary erogenous zone. This stage involves issues related to dependency and oral
gratification.
Answer: b) Regression
Explanation: Regression is a defense mechanism in which individuals revert to earlier, more
childlike behaviors and ways of dealing with stress. It is a way to seek comfort and security
during times of anxiety or distress.
11. According to Freud, which psychosexual stage occurs during the ages of approximately 3
to 6 years?
a) Oral
b) Anal
c) Phallic
d) Latent
Answer: c) Phallic
Explanation: The phallic stage occurs during the ages of approximately 3 to 6 years in
Freud's psychosexual theory. It is characterized by the child's curiosity about the differences
between male and female anatomy and the development of the Oedipus complex or Electra
complex.
12. What is the Oedipus complex?
a) A defense mechanism involving denial of reality
b) An unconscious fear of castration
c) A stage of psychosexual development associated with anal fixation
d) A child's sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent
13. Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable impulses to
others?
a) Repression
b) Displacement
c) Projection
d) Rationalization
Answer: c) Projection
Explanation: Projection is a defense mechanism in which individuals attribute their own
unacceptable impulses, thoughts, or feelings to others. It helps individuals avoid
acknowledging and dealing with their own undesirable qualities.
15. Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially
acceptable activities?
a) Sublimation
b) Denial
c) Repression
d) Rationalization
Answer: a) Sublimation
Explanation: Sublimation is a defense mechanism in which individuals channel their
unacceptable impulses or drives into socially acceptable activities or pursuits. It allows for
the expression and satisfaction of desires in a socially appropriate manner.
Answer: d) Genital
Explanation: The genital stage is the final psychosexual stage according to Freud's theory. It
occurs during adolescence and beyond, where the focus shifts to mature sexual relationships
and the development of intimate connections with others.
24. Which defense mechanism involves disguising one's true motives or feelings through the
use of seemingly logical explanations?
a) Repression
b) Rationalization
c) Denial
d) Sublimation
Answer: b) Rationalization
Explanation: Rationalization is a defense mechanism in which individuals provide seemingly
logical or rational explanations to justify or disguise their true motives, behaviors, or
feelings. It helps individuals maintain self-esteem and reduce discomfort associated with
conflicting thoughts or actions.
2. Who developed the concept of operant conditioning and the Skinner box?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: b) B.F. Skinner
Explanation: B.F. Skinner developed the concept of operant conditioning, which focuses
on how behavior is shaped by its consequences. He also designed the Skinner box, a
controlled environment for studying behavior.
3. Which psychologist is famous for classical conditioning experiments involving dogs and
salivation?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: c) Ivan Pavlov
Explanation: Ivan Pavlov conducted classical conditioning experiments, where he
conditioned dogs to associate the sound of a bell with the presentation of food, leading to
salivation at the sound of the bell alone.
4. Who is known for the social learning theory and the Bobo doll experiment?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: d) Albert Bandura
Explanation: Albert Bandura developed the social learning theory, emphasizing the role of
observation and imitation in learning. The Bobo doll experiment showed how children
imitated aggressive behavior they had observed.
5. Which psychologist believed that all behavior is learned through conditioning and that free
will is an illusion?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: b) B.F. Skinner
Explanation: B.F. Skinner was a proponent of behaviorism and believed that all behavior,
including human behavior, is shaped through conditioning processes, and free will is not a
significant factor.
9. Who is known for classical conditioning experiments involving dogs and salivation?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: c) Ivan Pavlov
Explanation: Ivan Pavlov conducted classical conditioning experiments, where he
conditioned dogs to associate the sound of a bell with the presentation of food, leading to
salivation at the sound of the bell alone.
10. Who proposed the social learning theory, emphasizing the role of observation and
imitation in learning?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: d) Albert Bandura
Explanation: Albert Bandura proposed the social learning theory, which highlights the
importance of observational learning and imitation in acquiring new behaviors.
11. Who believed that behavior is learned through conditioning processes and that free will
is an illusion?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: b) B.F. Skinner
Explanation: B.F. Skinner believed that all behavior, including human behavior, is shaped
through conditioning processes, and he argued that free will is not a significant factor in
behavior.
15. Which type of conditioning involves the association between a neutral stimulus and an
unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response?
a) Operant conditioning
b) Classical conditioning
c) Observational conditioning
d) Reinforcement conditioning
Answer: b) Classical conditioning
Explanation: Classical conditioning involves the process of associating a neutral stimulus
with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.
19. What is the process by which a conditioned response reappears after a period of time has
elapsed without any exposure to the conditioned stimulus?
a) Acquisition
b) Generalization
c) Spontaneous recovery
d) Discrimination
Answer: c) Spontaneous recovery
Explanation: Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of a conditioned response
after a period of rest or time has passed without any further conditioning. It can occur after
extinction has taken place.
20. Who proposed the concept of "social learning theory" and emphasized the role of
observational learning?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: d) Albert Bandura
Explanation: Albert Bandura proposed the social learning theory, which suggests that
individuals learn by observing and imitating the behavior of others. This theory emphasizes
the importance of modeling and social reinforcement in the learning process.
21. Which psychologist introduced the concept of "operant conditioning," where behavior is
influenced by its consequences?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: b) B.F. Skinner
Explanation: B.F. Skinner is known for his work on operant conditioning, which focuses
on how behavior is shaped by its consequences. He introduced the concept of reinforcement
and punishment as key factors in modifying behavior.
22. Who conducted experiments with dogs to study classical conditioning, specifically the
association between a bell and salivation?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: c) Ivan Pavlov
Explanation: Ivan Pavlov conducted experiments with dogs to study classical
conditioning. He observed that dogs could be conditioned to associate a neutral stimulus
(such as a bell) with a significant stimulus (such as food), leading to a conditioned response
(salivation) to the neutral stimulus alone.
23. Who conducted the Bobo doll experiment, demonstrating the influence of observational
learning on behavior?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: d) Albert Bandura
Explanation: Albert Bandura conducted the Bobo doll experiment, where children
observed aggressive behavior toward a doll and later imitated that behavior. This study
highlighted the role of observational learning and social modeling in shaping behavior.
24. Which psychologist proposed that behavior is learned through conditioning processes,
and free will is not a significant factor?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: b) B.F. Skinner
Explanation: B.F. Skinner was a prominent behaviorist who believed that behavior is
primarily shaped through conditioning processes, such as reinforcement and punishment. He
argued that free will plays a minimal role in behavior and that it is largely determined by
external factors.
25. Who introduced the concept of "vicarious reinforcement," suggesting that individuals can
learn from observing the consequences of others' behavior?
a) John B. Watson
b) B.F. Skinner
c) Ivan Pavlov
d) Albert Bandura
Answer: d) Albert Bandura
Explanation: Albert Bandura proposed the concept of vicarious reinforcement, which
suggests that individuals can learn by observing the consequences of others' behavior. This
type of learning occurs through modeling and imitation.
Week 5
3. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be met first
before higher-level needs can be pursued?
a) Esteem needs
b) Self-actualization needs
c) Safety needs
d) Belongingness needs
5. According to Carl Rogers, what is the key element for psychological growth and well-
being?
a) Conditional positive regard
b) Unconscious desires
c) Authenticity and congruence
d) Reinforcement and punishment
6. What is self-concept?
a) The unconscious part of the mind
b) A person's genetic makeup
c) The individual's perception and beliefs about themselves
d) The inherited traits passed down from parents
7. Which type of regard refers to receiving love, acceptance, and approval only when
meeting certain conditions or expectations?
a) Unconditional positive regard
b) Positive self-regard
c) Conditioned regard
d) Conditional positive regard
8. According to Humanistic psychology, what is the primary motive for human behavior?
a) Unconscious desires and conflicts
b) Biological instincts and drives
c) The pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain
d) The need for personal growth and fulfillment
10. According to Humanistic psychology, what is the term used to describe the process of
fully experiencing and savoring the present moment?
a) Self-actualization
b) Congruence
c) Mindfulness
d) Unconditional positive regard
Answer: c) Mindfulness
Explanation: Mindfulness is the term used to describe the process of being fully present and
engaged in the current moment, without judgment or attachment to thoughts or emotions. It
is often associated with practices such as meditation and is considered beneficial for personal
growth, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
11. What is the primary difference between Humanistic psychology and psychoanalysis?
a) The emphasis on unconscious desires and conflicts
b) The focus on observable behavior and its consequences
c) The belief in free will and personal agency
d) The reliance on medication for symptom relief
Answer: c) The belief in free will and personal agency
Explanation: The primary difference between Humanistic psychology and psychoanalysis is
the belief in free will and personal agency. Humanistic psychology emphasizes the
individual's capacity for self-determination, personal growth, and the pursuit of their own
potential, while psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious drives and conflicts.
Answer: b) The praise and approval given based on meeting certain conditions
Explanation: "Positive regard" in Carl Rogers' theory refers to the praise, approval, and
acceptance given to individuals based on meeting certain conditions or expectations. It is
distinct from "unconditional positive regard," which involves accepting and valuing
individuals without any conditions or judgment.
14. Which term describes the process of reorganizing one's self-concept to accommodate
new experiences or information?
a) Self-actualization
b) Congruence
c) Assimilation
d) Accommodation
Answer: d) Accommodation
Explanation: Accommodation, in the context of self-concept, refers to the process of
reorganizing one's beliefs, self-perception, or understanding of oneself to incorporate new
experiences or information. It involves adjusting or expanding one's self-concept to align
with new realities or perspectives.
16. Which of the following is NOT a component of Carl Rogers' therapeutic approach?
a) Unconditional positive regard
b) Empathy
c) Classical conditioning
d) Congruence
Answer: c) Self-actualization
Explanation: Self-actualization refers to the process of striving to become the best version of
oneself and reaching one's fullest potential. It involves