PSY291 Unit 3: Psychological Traits - MCQ Practice | B. Tech. CSE

1 $Which of the following best describes self-concept ?$

A.

The physiological desire to achieve specific goals

B.

The sum total of an individual's beliefs and feelings about themselves

C.

The external feedback received from peers

D.

The distinct personality traits a person exhibits at work

2 $According to Carl Rogers, if there is a significant discrepancy between a person's Real Self and their Ideal Self, what is the likely psychological result?$

A.

Extrinsic Motivation

B.

Incongruence

C.

High Self-Efficacy

D.

Self-Actualization

3 $In the context of the Johari Window, which quadrant represents information about the self that is known to others but unknown to the self?$

A.

Unknown Area

B.

Blind Spot

C.

Hidden Area

D.

Open Area

4 $What is the primary difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy ?$

A.

Self-esteem is external; self-efficacy is internal.

B.

Self-esteem is global self-worth; self-efficacy is belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.

C.

Self-esteem is about specific tasks; self-efficacy is about global worth.

D.

There is no difference; they are synonyms.

5 $Which component of self-concept relates to the way an individual feels about themselves (emotions and evaluation)?$

A.

The Affective component

B.

The Social component

C.

The Cognitive component

D.

The Behavioral component

6 $The concept of the "Looking-Glass Self", suggesting we develop our self-concept based on how we believe others perceive us, was proposed by:$

A.

Sigmund Freud

B.

Charles Cooley

C.

Frederick Herzberg

D.

Abraham Maslow

7 $In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs must be satisfied before Safety Needs become the primary motivator?$

A.

Esteem Needs

B.

Social Needs

C.

Self-Actualization Needs

D.

Physiological Needs

8 $Which of the following is considered a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy?$

A.

Security of employment

B.

Rest and sleep

C.

Hunger and thirst

D.

Self-Actualization

9 $According to Maslow, the desire for friendship, intimacy, and family belongs to which category?$

A.

Belongingness and Love Needs

B.

Esteem Needs

C.

Physiological Needs

D.

Safety Needs

10 $In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, factors such as company policy, supervision, and salary are classified as:$

A.

Motivators

B.

Hygiene Factors

C.

Growth Factors

D.

Intrinsic Factors

11 $According to Herzberg, which of the following is a true Motivator that leads to job satisfaction?$

A.

Recognition for achievement

B.

Job Security

C.

Good working conditions

D.

High Salary

12 $What is the relationship between Hygiene Factors and employee motivation?$

A.

Improving hygiene factors increases motivation significantly.

B.

Improving hygiene factors prevents dissatisfaction but does not create satisfaction.

C.

Hygiene factors have no impact on the employee.

D.

Hygiene factors are more important than motivators for high performance.

13 $Maslow’s Esteem Needs are most similar to which of Herzberg’s factors?$

A.

Physiological Needs

B.

Safety Needs

C.

Hygiene Factors

D.

Motivators

14 $The term "Self-Actualization" refers to:$

A.

The need to protect oneself from physical harm

B.

The desire for prestige and reputation

C.

The need to feel part of a group

D.

The realization of one's full potential and talents

15 $Which personality trait from the Big Five (Five-Factor Model) is most consistently correlated with high job performance across various professions?$

A.

Neuroticism

B.

Agreeableness

C.

Extraversion

D.

Conscientiousness

16 $An individual who is imaginative, curious, and open to new ideas would score high on which Big Five trait?$

A.

Openness to Experience

B.

Extraversion

C.

Neuroticism

D.

Agreeableness

17 $In a workplace setting, an employee with high Neuroticism is likely to:$

A.

Be extremely calm under pressure

B.

Be the most social person in the room

C.

Seek out new creative challenges constantly

D.

Experience higher levels of stress and anxiety

18 $Which personality type is characterized by a chronic sense of time urgency, competitiveness, and hostility, often linked to workplace stress?$

A.

Type A

B.

Type B

C.

Type C

D.

Introvert

19 $How does Locus of Control influence learning and work?$

A.

Internal locus of control is associated with higher motivation and effort in learning.

B.

External locus of control suggests individuals believe they control their own destiny.

C.

Internal locus of control leads to passivity.

D.

Locus of control is unrelated to performance.

20 $Which personality assessment is based on Jungian types and classifies people into 16 distinct personality profiles?$

A.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

B.

MMPI-2

C.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

D.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

21 $The Person-Environment Fit theory suggests that:$

A.

Personality changes entirely depending on the environment

B.

Performance and satisfaction are highest when an individual's traits match the work environment

C.

Anyone can do any job if paid enough

D.

Environment is the only determinant of behavior

22 $Self-monitoring refers to:$

A.

Keeping a diary of daily tasks

B.

The ability to adjust one’s behavior to external, situational factors

C.

The rigidity of one's moral values

D.

Checking one’s pulse during stress

23 $In the communication process, encoding refers to:$

A.

The noise that disrupts the message

B.

Translating a thought or idea into a message (symbols/words)

C.

The medium through which the message travels

D.

Interpreting the message received

24 $Which of the following is a barrier to effective interpersonal communication known as Semantic Noise ?$

A.

Different interpretations of the meaning of words or jargon

B.

Poor phone signal

C.

The receiver being deaf

D.

Loud construction work outside the window

25 $The study of body motion, facial expressions, and gestures in non-verbal communication is known as:$

A.

Chronemics

B.

Proxemics

C.

Haptics

D.

Kinesics

26 $What is Proxemics in the context of interpersonal behavior?$

A.

The study of vocal tone

B.

The study of eye contact

C.

The study of use of space and distance in communication

D.

The study of touch

27 $Which element of Emotional Intelligence (EI) involves understanding the emotional makeup of other people?$

A.

Motivation

B.

Empathy

C.

Self-Regulation

D.

Self-Awareness

28 $In Transactional Analysis, which ego state reflects logical, objective, and rational behavior?$

A.

Parent

B.

Child

C.

Sibling

D.

Adult

29 $A communication style that is Assertive is characterized by:$

A.

Expressing needs and feelings clearly and respectfully without infringing on others

B.

Using manipulation to achieve goals

C.

Passive acceptance of others' demands

D.

Violating the rights of others to get what you want

30 $The Halo Effect in interpersonal perception refers to:$

A.

Judging someone based on the group they belong to

B.

Drawing a general impression about an individual based on a single characteristic

C.

Attributing one's own faults to others

D.

Seeing everyone as an angel

31 $According to Maslow, what happens once a need is substantially satisfied?$

A.

It no longer motivates behavior.

B.

It moves to the bottom of the hierarchy.

C.

It becomes the primary motivator.

D.

It turns into a hygiene factor.

32 $Which of the following creates a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in a learning or work environment?$

A.

The Recency Effect

B.

The Contrast Effect

C.

The Pygmalion Effect

D.

The Placebo Effect

33 $In terms of feedback, what is the "feedback loop" essential for?$

A.

Confirming that the message has been understood correctly

B.

Encoding the message faster

C.

Asserting dominance over the receiver

D.

Increasing the noise in the channel

34 $Which personality trait is most associated with cooperative behavior and good interpersonal relationships in teams?$

A.

Introversion

B.

Agreeableness

C.

Neuroticism

D.

Conscientiousness

35 $Herzberg's theory is also known as the:$

A.

Theory X and Theory Y

B.

Motivation-Hygiene Theory

C.

Needs Hierarchy Theory

D.

ERG Theory

36 $If a manager uses "Management by Exception", they are likely to interact with employees only when:$

A.

It is time for the annual party

B.

Employees deviate from the standard or make mistakes

C.

Employees are succeeding

D.

They are in a good mood

37 $Which listening technique involves restating or paraphrasing what the speaker has said to ensure understanding?$

A.

Selective listening

B.

Reflective listening

C.

Defensive listening

D.

Passive listening

38 $Maslow termed the first four levels of his hierarchy (Physiological, Safety, Belongingness, Esteem) as:$

A.

D-needs (Deficiency needs)

B.

G-needs (Growth needs)

C.

B-needs (Being needs)

D.

X-needs

39 $Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication ?$

A.

Speaking on the phone

B.

Tone of voice

C.

Reading a manual

D.

Writing an email

40 $A person with a high Need for Achievement (nAch) usually prefers tasks that are:$

A.

Moderately difficult and challenging

B.

Extremely easy

C.

Extremely difficult (impossible)

D.

Routine and repetitive

41 $When self-concept is threatened, individuals often use Defense Mechanisms . Who originally proposed this concept?$

A.

Sigmund Freud

B.

Abraham Maslow

C.

Frederick Herzberg

D.

B.F. Skinner

42 $In the Open Area of the Johari Window:$

A.

I know, but you don't know

B.

I don't know, and you don't know

C.

I know, and you know

D.

I don't know, but you know

43 $Which factor in Herzberg's theory is most likely to lead to long-term job satisfaction?$

A.

Increasing vacation days

B.

Increasing base pay

C.

Job enrichment

D.

Improving office lighting

44 $What is Paralinguistics ?$

A.

Written communication standards

B.

The study of parallel lines in psychology

C.

The use of multiple languages

D.

Vocal features that accompany speech (pitch, volume, rate)

45 $In interpersonal perception, Stereotyping is:$

A.

Ignoring a person entirely

B.

Giving positive feedback only

C.

Judging a person based on the perception of the group to which they belong

D.

Evaluating a person based on their unique individual traits

46 $Trait theory in personality assumes that:$

A.

Personality changes drastically every day

B.

Personality is entirely determined by the environment

C.

Traits are relatively stable characteristics that cause individuals to behave in certain ways

D.

Unconscious forces are the only driver of behavior

47 $Which of the following is an example of an Intrinsic Reward ?$

A.

A promotion

B.

A corner office

C.

A bonus check

D.

A sense of accomplishment

48 $The tendency to attribute one's own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors is called:$

A.

Halo Effect

B.

Self-Serving Bias

C.

Confirmation Bias

D.

Fundamental Attribution Error

49 $In communication, "filtering" refers to:$

A.

The sender manipulating information so the receiver will see it more favorably

B.

Removing background noise

C.

Using a spam filter

D.

Speaking very clearly

50 $According to Maslow, can an individual regress down the hierarchy?$

A.

Yes, if lower-level needs are no longer met (e.g., loss of job threatening safety).

B.

No, progress is always upward.

C.

Maslow did not address this.

D.

Yes, but only during childhood.

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