Psychology Exam for Year One

This is the invigilated CAT of Introduction to Psychology, it was for Year One University Students.

Instructions:

Write your registration number on the answer booklet.

Answer all questions in section A, B and C.

Total marks: 35

Section A: Choose one correct answer among the alternatives given for each question (Write only letters)

1, During a discussion in a class, a student states that Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental process. What foundational definition of Psychology is this student referencing.

A, The study of the human mind.

B, The study of behavior and mental process.

C, The study of social interactions.

D, The study of emotions.

2, Which of the following historical figures is known for founding Psychanalysis and emphasizing the unconscious mind’s role in behavior?

A, B.F. Skinner.

B, Cart Rogers.

C, Sigmund Freud.

D, William James.

3, The behaviorist perspective in Psychology focuses on:

A, Internal mental process.

B, Observational behavior and the effects of the environment.

C, Unconscious motivations.

D, Social and cultural influences.

4, Which research methods involves the systematic observation of the behavior in natural settings without manipulation by the researcher?

A, Experimental research.

B, Case study.

C, Naturalistic observation.

D, Survey research.

5, Cognitive Psychology emerged as a reaction against which dominant school of thought?

A, Humanism.

B, Psychoanalysis.

C, Behaviorism.

D, Structuralism.

6, After a sports’ injury, Kabera feels a tingling sensation in her fingers. This sensation is likely transmitted by which part of the neurons?

A, Myelin sheath.

B, Axon.

C, Dendrite.

D, Synapse.

7. During a stressful exam, Alex’s heart races and his palms sweat. Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for this “Fight-or-flight” response?

A, Serotonin.

B, Dopamine.

C, Norepinephrine.

D, GABA.

8, When Akarabo hears her favorite song, she feels happy and energized. This reaction is partly due to the release of which neurotransmitter?

A, Acetylcholine.

B, Endorphins.

C, Dopamine.

D, Glutamate.

9, After studying late at night, Kamali struggles to recall information the next day. Which brain structure is primary responsible for forming new memories?

A, Cerebellum.

B, Hippocampus.

C, Amygdala.

D, Thalamus.

10, During a therapy session, Kabera learns about her emotional reactions. Which part of the brain is most involved in processing these emotions?

A, Frontal lobe.

B, Limbic system.

C, Cerebellum.

D, Occipital lobe.

11, As Ganza walks through a crowded market, he focuses on the smell of fresh bread while tuning out other odors. This selective demonstrates how perception can be influenced by:

A, Sensory adaption.

B, Bottom-up processing.

C, Top-down processing.

D, Sensory overload.

12, While looking at a painting, Cyurinyana notices how colors and shapes create a harmonious image. This experience can be explained by which Gestalt law of perceptual organization?

A, Law of proximity.

B, Law of similarity.

C, Law of closure.

D, Law of continuity.

13, At a party, Rachel recognizes her friend’s voice despite the noise around her. This ability to focus on one source of sound while filtering out others demonstrates:

A, Sensory adaptation.

B, Perceptual set.

C, Selective attention.

D, Multitasking.

14, When Mutesi sees a series of dots arranged in a circle, she perceives a complete shape rather than individual dots. This perception aligns with which Gestalt law?

A, Law of continuity.

B, Law of closure.

C, Law of proximity.

D, Law of similarity.

15, In a recent study, students demonstrate strong reasoning skills but struggled with Linguistic tasks. This discrepancy can be explained by which theory of intelligence?

A, Spearman’s G-factor.

B, Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences.

C, Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory.

D, Cattell-Horn Theory.

16, During a parent-teacher meeting, Mr. Kayiranga discusses how he uses IQ tests to identify students who may need additional support. This practice highlights the importance of measuring intelligence for:

A, Predicting future success.

B, Identifying learning disabilities.

C, Standardizing educational methods.

17. When Solange takes an IQ test, she scores significantly above the average. This result indicates that her intelligence quotient (IQ) is:

A, Fixed and unchangeable.

B, A measure of her academic potential.

C, Solely determined by genetics.

D, A reflection of her emotional well-being.

18, As part of a new educational program, teachers are encouraged to develop lessons that cater for different intelligences. This approach is based on which theory?

A, Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory.

B, Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory.

C, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence.

D, Cattell-Horn Theory.

19, After a stressful day, Kariza finds it hard to relax. Which neurotransmitter could help her calm down?

A, Glutamate.

B, GABA.

C, Norepinephrine.

D, Serotonin.

20, During a discussion on emotions, Anna learns that her brain processes feeling through a specific system. Which system is this?

A, Limbic system.

B, Endocrine system.

C, Peripheral system.

D, Central nervous system.

SECTION B: True of False questions (5 Marks)

21, Indicate whether the following statements are True or False.

A, Karabo feels an immediate rush of happiness when she hears her favorite song. This response is likely due to the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine in her brain.

B, After a long day, Kabera experiences difficulty in recalling what he learned in class. This could indicate that his hippocampus is not functioning effectively in forming new memories.

C, When Kanyana touches something hot, her hand quickly pulls away before she even feels the pain. This reflex action is due to signals travelling directly through her spinal cord without involving her brain.

D, Kalisa has been feeling depressed and finds it hard to concentrate. His doctor suggests that low levels of serotonin might be affecting his mood and cognitive functions.

E, During a stressful situation, Gatete’s heart rate increases, and his body prepares for a fight or flight response. This reaction is primarily controlled by the occipital lobe, which processes visual information.

SECTION C: Read the scenario on question 22 and answer all questions that follow it (10 Marks)

22, Imagine a high school student named Alex preparing for his final exams. Alex excels in some subjects but struggles with others. To help Alex better understand his learning process, his teacher introduces him to different theory of intelligence to identify how Alex processes information, solve problems, and performs academically.

A, What is the Psychometric approach to intelligence?

B, How does this approach help understand Alex’s performance across different subjects?

C, What are the two factors in Spearman’s two-factor theory of intelligence?