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

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

A.

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

B.

The external feedback received from peers

C.

The physiological desire to achieve specific goals

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.

High Self-Efficacy

C.

Self-Actualization

D.

Incongruence

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.

Hidden Area

B.

Open Area

C.

Unknown Area

D.

Blind Spot

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

A.

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

B.

There is no difference; they are synonyms.

C.

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

D.

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

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

A.

The Cognitive component

B.

The Behavioral component

C.

The Affective component

D.

The Social 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.

Frederick Herzberg

C.

Abraham Maslow

D.

Charles Cooley

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

A.

Physiological Needs

B.

Esteem Needs

C.

Social Needs

D.

Self-Actualization Needs

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

A.

Security of employment

B.

Self-Actualization

C.

Hunger and thirst

D.

Rest and sleep

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

A.

Esteem Needs

B.

Physiological Needs

C.

Safety Needs

D.

Belongingness and Love Needs

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

A.

Hygiene Factors

B.

Growth Factors

C.

Intrinsic Factors

D.

Motivators

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

A.

High Salary

B.

Job Security

C.

Good working conditions

D.

Recognition for achievement

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

A.

Hygiene factors are more important than motivators for high performance.

B.

Hygiene factors have no impact on the employee.

C.

Improving hygiene factors increases motivation significantly.

D.

Improving hygiene factors prevents dissatisfaction but does not create satisfaction.

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

A.

Hygiene Factors

B.

Motivators

C.

Safety Needs

D.

Physiological Needs

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

A.

The need to protect oneself from physical harm

B.

The realization of one's full potential and talents

C.

The need to feel part of a group

D.

The desire for prestige and reputation

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.

Extraversion

C.

Conscientiousness

D.

Agreeableness

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.

Neuroticism

C.

Agreeableness

D.

Extraversion

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

A.

Seek out new creative challenges constantly

B.

Experience higher levels of stress and anxiety

C.

Be the most social person in the room

D.

Be extremely calm under pressure

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

A.

Introvert

B.

Type A

C.

Type B

D.

Type C

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

A.

Internal locus of control leads to passivity.

B.

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

C.

Locus of control is unrelated to performance.

D.

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

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

A.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

B.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

C.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

D.

MMPI-2

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

A.

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

B.

Personality changes entirely depending on the 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.

Checking one’s pulse during stress

D.

The rigidity of one's moral values

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

A.

Interpreting the message received

B.

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

C.

The medium through which the message travels

D.

The noise that disrupts the message

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

A.

The receiver being deaf

B.

Poor phone signal

C.

Loud construction work outside the window

D.

Different interpretations of the meaning of words or jargon

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

A.

Proxemics

B.

Haptics

C.

Kinesics

D.

Chronemics

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

A.

The study of touch

B.

The study of use of space and distance in communication

C.

The study of eye contact

D.

The study of vocal tone

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

A.

Empathy

B.

Motivation

C.

Self-Awareness

D.

Self-Regulation

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

A.

Parent

B.

Sibling

C.

Adult

D.

Child

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

A.

Using manipulation to achieve goals

B.

Passive acceptance of others' demands

C.

Violating the rights of others to get what you want

D.

Expressing needs and feelings clearly and respectfully without infringing on others

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

A.

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

B.

Seeing everyone as an angel

C.

Attributing one's own faults to others

D.

Judging someone based on the group they belong to

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

A.

It no longer motivates behavior.

B.

It becomes the primary motivator.

C.

It turns into a hygiene factor.

D.

It moves to the bottom of the hierarchy.

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.

Asserting dominance over the receiver

B.

Increasing the noise in the channel

C.

Confirming that the message has been understood correctly

D.

Encoding the message faster

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.

Motivation-Hygiene Theory

B.

Theory X and Theory Y

C.

ERG Theory

D.

Needs Hierarchy 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 are succeeding

C.

Employees deviate from the standard or make mistakes

D.

They are in a good mood

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

A.

Passive listening

B.

Defensive listening

C.

Reflective listening

D.

Selective listening

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

A.

G-needs (Growth needs)

B.

D-needs (Deficiency needs)

C.

B-needs (Being needs)

D.

X-needs

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

A.

Writing an email

B.

Tone of voice

C.

Speaking on the phone

D.

Reading a manual

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

A.

Moderately difficult and challenging

B.

Extremely easy

C.

Routine and repetitive

D.

Extremely difficult (impossible)

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

A.

B.F. Skinner

B.

Sigmund Freud

C.

Frederick Herzberg

D.

Abraham Maslow

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

A.

I don't know, but you know

B.

I know, and you know

C.

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

D.

I know, but you don't know

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

A.

Improving office lighting

B.

Increasing base pay

C.

Job enrichment

D.

Increasing vacation days

44 $What is Paralinguistics ?$

A.

The use of multiple languages

B.

Written communication standards

C.

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

D.

The study of parallel lines in psychology

45 $In interpersonal perception, Stereotyping is:$

A.

Giving positive feedback only

B.

Ignoring a person entirely

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.

Unconscious forces are the only driver of behavior

B.

Personality is entirely determined by the environment

C.

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

D.

Personality changes drastically every day

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

A.

A corner office

B.

A promotion

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.

Confirmation Bias

B.

Halo Effect

C.

Fundamental Attribution Error

D.

Self-Serving Bias

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

A.

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

B.

Removing background noise

C.

Speaking very clearly

D.

Using a spam filter

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

A.

Maslow did not address this.

B.

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

C.

No, progress is always upward.

D.

Yes, but only during childhood.

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