List of top Psychology Questions

According to the concept of balance proposed by Fritz Heider, imbalance is found when:
(i) All three sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative.
(ii) Two sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative and one side is positive.
(iii) Two sides of the P-O-X triangle are positive and one side is negative.
(iv) All three sides of the P-O-X triangle are positive.
A therapist working with children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) gives them a star sticker each time they complete a task without distraction. After collecting five stars, they can exchange it with a small toy. What psychological technique is being used here?
Your friend failed an important test. You sit with him/her, listen to his/her feelings, and try to understand the experience without judgement. Which quality are you demonstrating and why?
_________ is characterised by widespread impairments in social interactions and communication skills, and stereotyped patterns of behaviours, interests and activities.
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Creative visualisation helps in managing stress by using imagination and mental imagery.
Reason (R): It is more effective when the mind is quiet, the body is relaxed, and the eyes are closed, as this minimizes distractions and enhances focus.
Use the correct option at the appropriate place. The white blood cells _________ within the immune system identify and destroy foreign bodies _________ such as viruses.

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Which concept is based on Bandura's social learning theory?
Ananya is known in school for honesty. No matter the situation, she always speaks the truth. According to Allport, this trait can be classified as:
Meera always felt left out, low and incompetent as a child because her elder siblings were more successful. Now she works extremely hard to be the best in every task she takes up. According to Adler, this behaviour can be explained by:
Rohan failed an important exam. Instead of accepting that he didn't prepare well, he insists that the teacher was biased and the exam was unfair. Which defence mechanism is Rohan using?
A teacher notices that one of her usually calm and respectful students behaves aggressively during a group activity. She considers whether this behaviour might be due to peer pressure and classroom dynamics rather than the student's personality. Which approach is the teacher following?
Neha always scores well in school assessments and is appreciated for her sharp, critical ability, reasoning and analytical thinking. Which form of intelligence is she most likely demonstrating?
Discuss the reasons for 'Group Polarization' in decision-making processes.
Describe the factors that influence 'Pro-social Behavior'.
Explain the process of 'Systematic Desensitization' used in Behavior Therapy.
Describe the clinical symptoms and types of Schizophrenia.
Differentiate between 'Eustress' and 'Distress' with real-life scenarios.
Discuss the 'Big Five' factors of personality (OCEAN model) in detail.
Describe the various defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud with suitable examples.
Compare and contrast the Psychometric and Information-Processing approaches to intelligence.
Explain the concept of 'Intelligence Quotient' (IQ) and how it is calculated.
Outline the essential characteristics of an effective Counsellor.
Discuss the ABC Model of attitude formation.
Describe the core principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).