Psychology MCQs

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The sociological imagination is:
A. The ability to see the link between society and self
B. A particular point of view
C. The patterned interaction of people in social relationships
D. The belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation
Social position in a group determines one’s _________?
A. Competence
B. Auto kinetic norms
C. Role
D. Usefulness
Which of the following best explains why sociologists have moved away from defining the family as a monolithic social institution?
A. It does not include childless families
B. It does not include same- sex families
C. It does not include extended family
D. All of the above
Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of social norms?
A. The patterns of behaviour that are considered ideal and satisfy the actor
B. Cultural meanings assigned to a particular action independently of the wishes
C. Shared expectations of behaviour that connote what is considered socially desirable and appropriate
D. Some define ideals about what is wrong and what is right
Some modern psychodynamic theorists or neo-Freudians focused on:
A. The whole
B. Social motives and relationships that influence our behavior
C. Human experience, problems potentials, and ideals
D. Observable behaviors
Research on the effects of playing violent video games most clearly provides evidence that disconfirms the:
A. Mere exposure effect
B. Catharsis hypothesis
C. Frustration- aggression principle
D. Cognitive dissonance theory
who suggested that black people over represented in special needs?
A. Bernstein
B. Tom and jerry
C. Tom linson
D. Trish burleigh