BAPSY Exploring Theories and Concepts 4

Question 1

Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes which process as critical for learning without direct reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning

Answer

Bandura showed that people can learn by observing and imitating others, a process called observational (or vicarious) learning.

Question 2

The 'Oedipus complex,' according to Freudian theory, occurs during which psychosexual stage?

Accepted Answer

Phallic stage

Answer

Freud proposed the Oedipus complex arises during the phallic stage (ages 3–6), when children develop unconscious desires for the opposite-sex parent.

Question 3

In social psychology, 'deindividuation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Loss of self-awareness and restraint in groups or crowds

Answer

Deindividuation occurs when being part of a large group reduces personal identity and accountability, often leading to impulsive behavior.

Question 4

Which theoretical framework views the mind as an information-processing system analogous to a computer?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive psychology

Answer

Cognitive psychology compares human thought to computer processing, focusing on how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.

Question 5

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, 'secure attachment' in infancy is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A caregiver who is reliably responsive and sensitive

Answer

Bowlby and Ainsworth found that caregivers who respond consistently and sensitively foster secure attachment in infants.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test