Psychology - Chapter 1: What is Psychology?

Jul 8, 2024

Lecture Notes on Psychology - Chapter 1 "What is Psychology?"

Introduction

  • Lecturer: सलोनी पांडे
  • Topic: Class 11 Psychology Chapter 1 - "What is Psychology?"
  • Focus: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from Chapter 1

Overview

  • Discussing potential MCQs from the exam for Chapter 1.
  • Detailed discussions and NCERT solutions are already covered in previous sessions.
  • The session will start with simple questions and progress to more difficult ones.

Key Points & MCQs

MCQ 1

  • Question: Scientific knowledge is based on?
    • Options: Counselling, Behavior, Observation, Consciousness
    • Answer: Observation
    • Explanation: Scientific knowledge is derived from factual and observable reality. Counseling, behavior, and consciousness do not provide a scientific basis as they may not always reflect true information.

MCQ 2

  • Question: The first psychological department in India was set up in?
    • Options: 1949, 1953, 1916, 1848
    • Answer: 1916
    • Explanation: Understanding the historical context of psychology development in India and its relation to pre and post-independence history.

MCQ 3

  • Question: The humanistic approach to psychology was developed by?
    • Options: Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, J.B. Watson, Max Wertheimer
    • Answer: Abraham Maslow
    • Explanation: Known for his theory on self-actualization and human motivation.

MCQ 4

  • Question: The behaviorist school of psychology was founded by?
    • Options: J.B. Watson, Wilhelm Wundt, William James, Sigmund Freud
    • Answer: J.B. Watson
    • Explanation: Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and dismisses mentalist perspectives.

MCQ 5

  • Question: The school of structuralism was established by?
    • Options: Wilhelm Wundt, J.B. Watson, Max Wertheimer, William James
    • Answer: Wilhelm Wundt
    • Explanation: Structuralism aims to break down mental processes into their most basic components.

MCQ 6

  • Question: The famous book "Principles of Psychology" was written by?
    • Options: J.B. Watson, Wilhelm Wundt, William James, Max Wertheimer
    • Answer: William James
    • Explanation: An essential text in the field of psychology outlining the function and purpose of mental processes.

MCQ 7

  • Question: Which of the following is true about introspection?
    • Options:
      • Individuals describe in detail their own physical experiences.
      • It is a component of Dissociative Identity Disorder.
      • Individuals describe in detail their own mental processes and experiences.
    • Answer: Individuals describe in detail their own mental processes and experiences.
    • Explanation: Introspection involves the self-observation and reporting of conscious inner thoughts, desires, and sensations.

MCQ 8

  • Question: American psychologist William James developed the functionalist approach to?
    • Options: Study the human mind, Find diversity in society, Analyze the function of psychology, Explore a variety of human feelings
    • Answer: Study the human mind
    • Explanation: Functionalism studies mental processes and their role in helping individuals adapt to their environment.

MCQ 9

  • Question: In the early 20th century, a new perspective called Gestalt psychology emerged in?
    • Options: England, Germany, France, USA
    • Answer: Germany

MCQ 10

  • Question: Rahul has high thinking, understanding, perceiving, memorizing, and problem-solving abilities. The term that best describes Rahul’s ability is?
    • Options: Intelligence, Smartness, Constructivism, Cognition
    • Answer: Cognition
    • Explanation: Cognition refers to the mental processes by which knowledge of the world develops, including thinking, understanding, and problem-solving.

MCQ 11

  • Question: Due to some issues, Aroma visited a psychologist in her society. The psychologist focused on the relationship between behavior and the physical system, including the brain and the rest of the nervous system. Identify the branch of psychology the psychologist belongs to.
    • Options: Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology
    • Answer: Biological Psychology
    • Explanation: Focuses on the connection between behavioral aspects and the biological systems such as brain and nerves.

MCQ 12

  • Question: Choose the correct match for each of the following branches of psychology.
    • Options:
      1. Health Psychology
      2. Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology
    • Explanations:
      • Health Psychology: Focus on the role of psychological factors in the development.
      • Cultural Psychology: How people are affected by the social environment.

Conclusion

  • Today's session covered a range of MCQs from Chapter 1 of Class 11 Psychology.
  • Emphasis was placed on understanding key concepts and applying them to exam-like questions.
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