20 Psychological MCQ Questions Set-2 By zcuser in MCQ 1. The term "projection" in psychology means: Attributing one's own feelings or thoughts to others A tendency to overestimate the importance of others' opinions A strategy used to predict future behaviors2. What does the term "cognitive dissonance" describe? The feeling of discomfort when holding two conflicting beliefs A mental state characterized by clear, logical thought processes The ability to think abstractly and solve complex problems3. The "placebo effect" occurs when: A treatment produces a positive outcome because of the patient's belief in its efficacy A drug causes side effects unrelated to its intended purpose Patients experience negative effects after taking an inactive substance4. The psychological concept of "self-fulfilling prophecy" refers to: A prediction that causes itself to become true The process of improving self-esteem through positive affirmations A therapeutic technique used to overcome irrational fears5. What does the term "emotional intelligence" mean? The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others The capacity to learn and memorize facts quickly The skill of using logic to solve complex problems6. What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals lose self-awareness and feel less accountable in groups? Groupthink Deindividuation Social Loafing7. The term "attribution" in psychology refers to: The process of explaining the causes of behaviors and events The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors A theory related to the distribution of resources in society8. What does the term "habituation" mean in psychology? The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus and gradually responding less to it A learned behavior that becomes automatic through repetition The reduction in responsiveness to a stimulus over time9. Which term refers to the psychological principle that people are more likely to remember the first and last items in a list? Serial Position Effect Primacy Effect Recency Effect10. What does "self-esteem" refer to in psychology? The overall sense of personal value or worth The ability to perform well in social situations A tendency to seek approval from others11. The term "anchoring" in psychology refers to: The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered The process of stabilizing emotions during stressful events A strategy used to enhance memory recall12. What is "learned helplessness"? A condition in which a person feels powerless to change their situation due to past failures A technique for coping with stress by focusing on positive thoughts A psychological state characterized by a lack of motivation13. What does "cognitive-behavioral therapy" focus on? Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors Exploring unconscious desires and conflicts Enhancing interpersonal relationships14. The term "neuroticism" in psychology refers to: A personality trait characterized by emotional instability and anxiety A condition involving chronic mental illness A type of psychological therapy focused on past trauma15. What is "classical conditioning"? A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response A type of therapy focused on resolving unconscious conflicts A psychological principle that explains the influence of past experiences on current behavior16. The "bystander effect" refers to: The phenomenon where people are less likely to offer help in an emergency when others are present The tendency for individuals to conform to the behavior of others in a group A psychological state of heightened alertness in social situations17. What does the term "empathy" refer to? The ability to understand and share the feelings of others The capacity to remain calm under pressure A type of therapy focused on emotional regulation18. What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of an object or situation? Phobia Obsession Compulsion19. In psychology, what does the term "schema" refer to? A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information A strategy for improving memory recall A type of psychological test20. What is "behavioral therapy"? A form of therapy that focuses on changing unhealthy or disruptive behaviors A treatment approach that explores unconscious conflicts A type of therapy that emphasizes self-reflection and insight