SOUTH CITY INSTITUTE OF NURSING
Mid Term Examination
SUBJECT: BEHAVIOURAL PSYCHOLOGY
BATCH: 2021
SEMESTER-VI
Name of Student: ______________________ Dated: 13-Dec-23
Time: 60 Mins Total Marks: 50
Choose the correct answer from the following.
1. According to behaviorism, which of the following is the most effective way to shape
and modify behavior?
A) Punishment
B) Criticism
C) Positive Reinforcement
D) Ignoring the behavior
2. Question: According to the social learning theory, which of the following factors is
crucial for learning through observation and imitation?
A) Punishment
B) Reinforcement
C) Attention
D) Sleep
3. What is the primary response of the body to stress, as per the behavioral psychology
perspective?
A) Flight or fight response
B) Sleepiness
C) Increased appetite
D) Reduced heart rate
4. Which of the following behavioral changes is commonly associated with chronic
stress?
A) Increased social interactions
B) Enhanced memory function
C) Withdrawal from social activities
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D) Improved decision-making skills
5. What is the primary focus of health psychology?
A) Studying physical illnesses only
B) Analyzing psychological disorders
C) Examining the relationship between behavior and health
D) Investigating neurological conditions
6. Which of the following best describes the concept of self-efficacy in health
psychology?
A) Belief in one's ability to perform specific health-related behaviors
B) The study of brain structure and its impact on behavior
C) Understanding unconscious motives for health choices
D) Evaluation of social factors in health decision-making
7. What is a key characteristic of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stage theory related to
adult development?
A) Sensorimotor experiences
B) Identity vs. Role Confusion
C) Preoperational thinking
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
8. Which behavioral psychologist is known for his work on classical conditioning, and
how does it relate to adult behavior modification?
A) B.F. Skinner, reinforcement and punishment techniques
B) Sigmund Freud, unconscious desires
C) Abraham Maslow, hierarchy of needs
D) Carl Rogers, client-centered therapy
9. According to behaviorist theories, what plays a central role in shaping adult
behavior?
A) Genetic factors
B) Unconscious desires
C) Environmental stimuli and reinforcement
D) Hormonal imbalances
10. Which behavioral concept suggests that individuals are more
likely to adopt health-promoting behaviors if they believe they
are capable of successfully executing those behaviors?
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A) Classical conditioning
B) Social learning theory
C) Self-efficacy
D) Placebo effect
11. What is the goal of exposure therapy in behavioral
counseling?
A) Restructure irrational beliefs
B) Eliminate unwanted behaviors
C) Reduce anxiety by confronting fears
D) Reinforce positive behaviors
12. Which concept in behaviorism involves increasing the
probability of a behavior by adding a stimulus?
A) Negative reinforcement
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Punishment
D) Extinction
13. What is the primary focus of adult development in behavioral
psychology?
A) Cognitive processes
B) Social interactions
C) Physical health
D) Emotional intelligence
14. According to behavioral psychology, which factor plays a
crucial role in shaping adult behavior?
A) Genetics
B) Environment
C) Personality traits
D) Hormones
15. In the context of behavioral psychology, what is the
significance of observational learning in adult development?
A) Learning through direct experience
B) Learning by watching others
C) Learning through introspection
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D) Learning through reinforcement
16. According to behaviorism, which term describes the process
of learning through the association of stimuli and responses?
A) Classical conditioning
B) Social learning
C) Insight learning
D) Maturation
17. How do behaviorists explain the development of habits in
adulthood?
A) Genetic predisposition
B) Innate instincts
C) Reinforcement of repeated behaviors
D) Unconscious conflicts
18. What is the key idea behind shaping as a behavioral
technique in adult development?
A) Changing core personality traits
B) Modifying behavior through gradual reinforcement
C) Enhancing cognitive abilities
D) Encouraging self-reflection
19. What is the term for the process of changing or adapting to
the environment in response to stress?
A) Coping
B) Resilience
C) Adaptation
D) Adjustment
20. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must
be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed?
B) Esteem needs
B) Safety needs
C) Physiological needs
D) Self-actualization needs
21. Which stress response system is responsible for the "fight or
flight" response?
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A) Sympathetic nervous system
B) Parasympathetic nervous system
C) Central nervous system
D) Autonomic nervous system
22. Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pleasure and
reward in the brain?
A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) Norepinephrine
D) Acetylcholine
23. Which factor is NOT considered a social determinant of
health?
A) Education
B) Income
C) Genetic makeup
D) Access to healthcare
24. What term describes the emotional and practical support
exchanged between people facing a common challenge or
stressor?
A) Coping mechanism
B) Social support
C) Defense mechanism
D) Resilience factor
25. According to the Transtheoretical Model, what stage involves
individuals intending to take action in the immediate future?
A) Precontemplation
B) Contemplation
C) Preparation
D) Action
26. What is stress in the context of behavioral psychology?
A) Positive emotion
B) Adaptive response
C) Harmful reaction
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D) Neutral state
27. Which of the following is a common physiological response to
stress?
A) Decreased heart rate
B) Increased digestion
C) Elevated cortisol levels
D) Relaxed muscles
28. In the GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome) model, what is the
second stage of the stress response?
A) Alarm reaction
B) Resistance
C) Exhaustion
D) Coping
29. What term is used to describe stress resulting from positive
life events?
A) Eustress
B) Distress
C) Chronic stress
D) Acute stress
30. Which psychological theory suggests that stress arises when
there is a perceived imbalance between demands and resources?
A) Psychoanalytic theory
B) Social learning theory
C) Transactional model of stress
D) Humanistic theory
31. What is the term for the tendency to respond to a wide range
of stressors with a heightened stress response?
A) Stress resistance
B) Stress sensitivity
C) Stress tolerance
D) Stress reactivity
32. Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the "fight or
flight" response to stress?
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A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
D) Norepinephrine
33. What is the term for the process of adapting well in the face
of adversity, trauma, or significant stress?
A) Resilience
B) Vulnerability
C) Coping
D) Maladaptation
34. Which coping strategy involves seeking social support and
discussing one's problems with others?
A) Problem-focused coping
B) Emotion-focused coping
C) Avoidant coping
D) Maladaptive coping
35. Chronic exposure to stress has been linked to an increased
risk of developing:
A) Increased memory function
B) Cardiovascular disease
C) Improved immune function
D) Enhanced cognitive performance
36. Who is known for the development of classical conditioning
theory?
A) B.F. Skinner
B) Albert Bandura
C) Ivan Pavlov
D) Sigmund Freud
37. Operant conditioning focuses on:
A) Unconscious motives
B) Reflexes and instincts
C) Consequences of behavior
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D) Early childhood experiences
38. Which theorist introduced the concept of reinforcement and
punishment?
A) John Watson
B) B.F. Skinner
C) Abraham Maslow
D) Erik Erikson
39. Who proposed the hierarchy of needs in motivation?
A) B.F. Skinner
B) Abraham Maslow
C) John Watson
D) Carl Rogers
40. The concept of self-actualization is associated with:
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Jung
C) Erik Erikson
D) Abraham Maslow
41. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combines principles from:
A) Psychoanalysis and behaviorism
B) Humanism and gestalt therapy
C) Cognitive theory and behaviorism
D) Existentialism and psychodynamic theory
42. A person's unique pattern of thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors is known as:
A)Temperament
B) Personality
C) Attitude
D) Motivation
43. The concept of behavior modification is closely related to:
A) Psychodynamic theory
B) Humanistic psychology
C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
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D) Gestalt therapy
44. Who proposed the concept of the "Big Five" personality traits?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Abraham Maslow
C) Erick Erikson
D) Costa and McCrae
45. Who developed the theory of moral development,
emphasizing stages of moral reasoning?
A) Jean Piaget
B) Erik Erikson
C) Lawrence Kohlberg
D) Sigmund Freud
46. Which edition of the DSM is the most recent as of 2022?
A) DSM-IV-TR
B) DSM-5
C) DSM-III
D) DSM-II
47. The DSM is primarily used for the diagnosis of:
A) Physical illnesses
B) Mental disorders
C) Genetic disorders
D) Infectious diseases
48. The DSM includes disorders related to which of the following?
A) Only adults
B) Only children
C) Both adults and children
D) Only the elderly
49. What does "DSM" stand for?
A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
B) Disorder and Symptom Manual
C) Disease and Syndrome Manual
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D) Diagnosis and Standardization Manual
50. The multiaxial system used in earlier editions of the DSM was
removed in:
A) DSM-III
B) DSM-IV
C) DSM-IV-TR
D) DSM-5
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