BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Social Science Psychology 4

Question 1

Which research design allows researchers to infer cause-and-effect relationships between variables?

Accepted Answer

True experiment

Answer

True experiments with random assignment and manipulation of an independent variable are the only design that permits causal inference.

Question 2

According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the 'zone of proximal development' (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance

Answer

Vygotsky defined the ZPD as the distance between a learner's independent performance level and their potential performance with skilled assistance or scaffolding.

Question 3

Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent, unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety (compulsions)?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Answer

OCD is defined by obsessions — unwanted intrusive thoughts — and compulsions — ritualistic behaviors aimed at neutralizing the anxiety those thoughts produce.

Question 4

The 'Big Five' personality traits (OCEAN) include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Authoritarianism

Answer

The Big Five (OCEAN) are Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism; Authoritarianism is not one of them.

Question 5

In classical conditioning, what is the term for the process whereby a conditioned response weakens when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

Accepted Answer

Extinction

Answer

Extinction occurs when the CS is presented repeatedly in the absence of the UCS, causing the learned conditioned response to gradually diminish.

BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science Practice Test

BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science Practice Test

BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Social Science Psychology 4