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21
Who viewed that thinking is the orga¬nization and reorganization of current lear¬ning in the present circumstances?
A
Vinacke (1968)
B
T.G.Andrews (1948)
C
G. W. Allport (1924)
D
L. F. Shaffer (1936)
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22
In reasoning, the association begins with a problem and end with a/an:
A
Solution
B
Image
C
Problem
D
Dream
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23
“Mental Trial and Error” is otherwise known as:
A
Thinking
B
Sensation
C
Perception
D
Learning
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24
A larger working-memory capacity makes it possible to solve more complex problems. With the development, there is:
A
Imitation of behaviour of parents
B
Complexity in the ability to hold information in working memory.
C
Understanding of concepts and syllables
D
Growth in the ability to hold information in working memory.
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Answer: Growth in the ability to hold information in working memory.
25
Concepts are not static unit of knowledge. These are:
A
Highly convertible
B
Complex and developing
C
Flexible and simple
D
Dynamic and constantly changing
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Answer: Dynamic and constantly changing
26
Which term refers to the mental activities involved in the acquisition, processing, organization and use of knowledge?
A
Feeling
B
Imagination
C
Cognition
D
None of the above
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27
In which type of memory, the materials are stored for later retrieval?
A
Long-term memory (LTM)
B
Sensory memory
C
Rote memory
D
Short-term memory (STM)
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Answer: Long-term memory (LTM)
28
With development, children’s memory relies more heavily on:
A
Symbolic concepts
B
Experiences
C
Imagination
D
Gestures
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Answer: Symbolic concepts
29
The current Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test is descended from the test developed by Binet and Simon:
A
In early 1600s
B
In early 1800s
C
In early 1900s
D
None of the above
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30
The capacity to learn and adapt to the requirements for survival in one’s culture is called:
A
Learning
B
Emotion
C
Intelligence
D
Abstraction
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31
Who told that mental functioning involves two types of abilities – an associative ability and a cognitive ability?
A
A. R. Jensen
B
E. B. Titchener
C
J. B. Watson
D
Wilhelm Wundt
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32
Who viewed intelligence as an attribute of the person like any other attribute such as blood pressure and temperature etc?
A
A. R. Jensen
B
Carl Spearman
C
R. B. Cattell
D
None of the above
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33
According to Spearman, the capacity for activities like reading a novel, speaking fluently, planning the train route from a map etc. involve:
A
Primary mental ability
B
The manifestation of specific intelli¬gence in greater degree
C
Abstract level of intelligence
D
The manifestation of general intelligence in greater degree
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Answer: The manifestation of general intelligence in greater degree
34
Who introduced the term “Intelligence Quo¬tient” (I.Q.)?
A
William Stern
B
R. B. Cattell
C
A. R. Jensen
D
E. L. Thorndike
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35
The term “intelligence” is derived from a Latin word, framed by Cicero to translate a Greek word used by Aristotle to include:
A
Specific effective processes
B
All effective processes
C
Specific cognitive processes
D
All cognitive processes
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Answer: All cognitive processes
36
The simultaneous existence of two opposed emotions, motivations or attitudes e.g. love- hate, approach-avoidance is called:
A
Rationalization
B
Narcissism
C
Instinct
D
Ambivalence
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37
The proverbial story of milkmaid’s daughter is an illustration of:
A
Fantasy
B
Creative Thinking
C
Divergent Thinking
D
Dream
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38
If we start visualising that we will go to heaven and start experiencing all the pleasures therein, this would be:
A
Imagination
B
Day-dreaming
C
Dream
D
None of the above
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39
The difference between day-dreams and fantasy is that the former are much more organised and relate to the:
A
Subconscious mental activity of the individual
B
Unconscious mental activity of the indi¬vidual
C
Conscious mental activity of the indi¬vidual
D
Both conscious and unconscious acti¬vities of the individual
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Answer: Conscious mental activity of the indi¬vidual
40
Delusions can be classified into two types and these are:
A
Transitory and permanent
B
Direct and indirect
C
Grandeur and persecution
D
None of the above
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Answer: Grandeur and persecution
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