Which of the following theories is not macro nature?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following are FALSE regarding the role of theories in psychology?
   1. Facts have to be integrated in terms of theoretical explanations
   2. Theories are statements of what rather than why
   3. Theories are capable of accounting for multiple facts, but cannot predict what might happen in novel situations
   4. All of the above

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 1 & 3
   C. 2 & 3
   D. 4

2. Which of the following psychological theories is known as the one the emphasizes “free will”?

   A. psychodynamic psychology
   B. behaviorism
   C. humanistic psychology
   D. Neo-Freudian psychology

3. Computer provided a new way to conceptualise mental processes and to develop detail theories which is known as _________?

   A. Cognitive Approach
   B. Behavioural Approach
   C. Gestalt Approach
   D. Information Processing Approach

4. The basic assumption of humanistic theories include ___________?

   A. Humans are basically good and worthy
   B. Humans are basically bad and unworthy and thus have to be reconditioned using learning principles
   C. There is a natural growth process that can be blocked by bad condition
   D. Both A and C

5. The application of psychological theories, methods and techniques to solve practical human problems describes an area of psychology known as ____________?

   A. Social psychology
   B. Para-psychology
   C. Applied psychology
   D. Humanistic psychology

6. Most of the social psychological research on attitude change has been generated by theories concerning ___________?

   A. Consistency in attitudes and behavior
   B. Cognitive dissonance
   C. Self-perception
   D. Attribution
   E. None of these

7. Psychological theories ____________?

   A. explain observed facts
   B. organize scientific observation
   C. generate hypothesis
   D. do all the above

8. Theories explain results, predict future outcomes and:

   A. rely only on naturalistic observations
   B. guide research for future studies
   C. rely only on surveys
   D. rely only on case studies

9. Behavioral theories of personality are often criticized for their:

   A. inability to test or verify concepts
   B. limited recognition of temperament, emotion and subjective factors
   C. ability to explain behavior after the fact only
   D. emphasis on the conditions under which behaviors occur

10. Which is FALSE? Humanistic theories of personality:

    A. Present a positive and optimistic view of human behaviour
    B. Regard people as victims of their unconscious motivations and conflicts
    C. Place an emphasis on individual experiences, relationships and ways of understanding the world
    D. Are based on beliefs that everyone’s experience is unique, and that he individual’s perception of the world is critical to their understanding and behaviour