| What to create | Exam |
| Which subject | Psychology |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| What topic | OCR gcse psychology |
| Question types | Close-ended |
| Number of questions | 15 |
| Number of answers | 1 |
| Correct answers | Exactly 1 |
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Select the correct answer for each question from the options provided.
What is the primary focus of psychology?
A. The study of human behaviour and mental processes
B. The study of economics and social structures
C. The study of physical health only
D. The study of historical events
Which psychological approach is based on observable behaviour?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Humanistic
C. Behaviourism
D. Cognitive
What is a key feature of the cognitive approach in psychology?
A. Emphasizing free will
B. Focusing on unconscious processes
C. Examining internal mental processes
D. Prioritising environmental influences
Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?
A. B.F. Skinner
B. Sigmund Freud
C. Carl Rogers
D. Jean Piaget
What is a major criticism of the behaviourist approach?
A. It is too focused on unconscious drives
B. It ignores the role of the environment
C. It overlooks mental processes
D. It relies too heavily on subjective reports
Which technique is often used in qualitative research in psychology?
A. Surveys
B. Experiments
C. Case studies
D. Statistical analysis
What does "placebo effect" refer to?
A. The change in a subject's behaviour due to expectations
B. The effect of drugs on mood
C. The influence of therapy on behaviour
D. The results of a double-blind study
Which concept describes the tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failures to external factors?
A. Fundamental Attribution Error
B. Self-Serving Bias
C. Cognitive Dissonance
D. Confirmation Bias
The 'Little Albert' experiment demonstrated which psychological principle?
A. Operant Conditioning
B. Classical Conditioning
C. Social Learning Theory
D. Cognitive Development
What is the term for a consistent pattern of thought and behaviour in an individual?
A. Norm
B. Trait
C. Attitude
D. Schema
Which psychologist is known for the hierarchy of needs?
A. Abraham Maslow
B. Erik Erikson
C. Carl Jung
D. Albert Bandura
What does "cognitive dissonance" refer to?
A. The discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs
B. The process of unconscious learning
C. The impact of rewards on behaviour
D. The ability to think abstractly
What is the primary focus of social psychology?
A. Genetic factors in behaviour
B. Individual mental processes
C. The influence of social factors on behaviour
D. Brain physiology
Which of the following is NOT a type of attachment identified by Mary Ainsworth?
A. Secure
B. Anxious-ambivalent
C. Avoidant
D. Detached
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy?
A. To conduct research
B. To alter behaviour through medication
C. To achieve personal growth and mental wellness
D. To educate individuals about psychology