An individual behavior consists not only of his observable acts but also of all his reactions to inner states and to environmental factors of:

Related Mcqs:

1. An evaluation of an individual’s observable behavior characteristics that is likely to be more valid that the opinion of:

   A. Two or more persons
   B. Two persons
   C. Any one person
   D. No person

2. Recent work in behavioural genetics has examined the contribution of genetic and environmental factors to human behavior. But which of the four assertions below is NOT true?

   A. Research as shown monozygotic twins to have much more similar personality traits than dizygotic twins
   B. Both adoption studies and twin studies are consistent with a genetic influence on personality
   C. Adoption studies have shown that environment plays no part in the development of personality
   D. Children who are genetically more active and impulsive can cause their parents to be more responsive to their needs than other children

3. A famous person who insisted that psychology be restricted to observable behavior is _____________?

   A. Sigmund Freud
   B. Carl Rogers
   C. Harry Stack Sullivan
   D. John B. Watson

4. Who was the first of the following individuals to emphasize that psychology should be restricted to the scientific study of observable behavior?

   A. Wundt
   B. Skinner
   C. Bandura
   D. Watson

5. According to the cognitive psychologist the observable behavior:

   A. Is not possible without aptitudinal change
   B. Is not possible without environmental change
   C. Not both (a) and (b)
   D. None

6. Attitude refers to the inner state of an individual which influences:

   A. The selection of an activity
   B. The adoption of an activity
   C. The understanding of an activity
   D. All of the above

7. Laboratory experiments have supplied significant data concerning behavior reactions in relations to:

   A. Data
   B. Practice
   C. Skill
   D. Learning

8. An individual’s______and maturation can be helped or hindered by the environmental stimulations to which he is exposed:

   A. Birth
   B. Growth
   C. Education
   D. Action

9. In order to help MR. Eberstadt overcome his addiction to alcohol, his therapist first attempted to discover whether the substance dependency was somehow a reaction on his wife’s behavior. The therapist’s concern is most likely to be characteristic of a:

   A. biomedical therapist
   B. psychoanalyst
   C. family therapist
   D. cognitive therapist

10. Which of the following explanations for the problems of obesity targets environmental factors as the cause?

    A. Sedentary lifestyles mean human beings take less regular exercise, which leads to excess weight
    B. Human meal times tend to be fixed which overrides body’s natural appetite and control mechanism
    C. Variety of modern foods encourage people to eat more by bringing immediate rewards of new tastes smell and textures
    D. Higher stress levels in contemporary society can lead to overeating
    E. All of the above