#1
Which of the following is considered an introverted personality trait?
Seeking social interactions frequently
Feeling energized by spending time alone
Preferring large gatherings over small gatherings
Being outspoken and assertive in groups
#2
What is a common characteristic of Type A personalities?
Tendency to be relaxed and easygoing
Proclivity towards procrastination
Competitive and time-conscious behavior
Preference for ambiguity and spontaneity
#3
Which of the following is NOT one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?
Spatial intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence
Verbal-linguistic intelligence
Musical-rhythmic intelligence
#4
What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) measure?
Emotional intelligence
Cognitive abilities
Personality preferences
Moral reasoning
#5
What does the term 'emotional intelligence' refer to?
The ability to manipulate others' emotions
The ability to accurately perceive and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others
The tendency to suppress emotions in social situations
The ability to express emotions openly and loudly
#6
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory?
Power distance
Individualism-collectivism
Uncertainty avoidance
Technological progress
#7
Which theory of personality proposes that behavior is largely determined by unconscious processes?
Trait theory
Social cognitive theory
Humanistic theory
Psychoanalytic theory
#8
According to the Big Five personality traits model, which trait reflects a person's tendency to be organized, responsible, and goal-oriented?
Extraversion
Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Openness to experience
#9
In psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?
The conflict between conscious and unconscious desires
The discomfort of holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
The process of forming new memories
The inability to recall past experiences
#10
What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology?
Unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences
Observational learning and social influences
Personal growth, self-actualization, and the human potential
Behavior modification and reinforcement
#11
What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs and behaviors?
False consensus effect
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Fundamental attribution error
#12
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met before an individual can pursue higher-level needs such as self-esteem and self-actualization?
Safety needs
Physiological needs
Belongingness and love needs
Esteem needs
#13
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency of people to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Self-efficacy
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
#14
Which psychological concept suggests that people have a natural tendency to maintain a balance between their beliefs and behaviors?
Equilibrium theory
Self-consistency theory
Cognitive balance theory
Congruence theory
#15
What is the term for the tendency to give greater attention and weight to information that supports our preexisting beliefs or values?
Selective perception
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
Anchoring effect
#16
Which of the following best describes the 'self-fulfilling prophecy'?
A prediction that leads to a behavior that causes the prediction to come true
A prediction made by a fortune teller
A prophecy that fulfills itself regardless of actions taken
A self-reflective belief in one's own abilities
#17
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of attitudes proposed by psychologist Leon Festinger?
Affective component
Cognitive component
Behavioral component
Physiological component