Unit-III Biological & Psychological Basis Of BehaviorBy abdulslambsn@gmail.com / June 13, 2025 Quiz 2 | Unit-III Biological & Psychological Basis Of Behavior Your Good Name: Your College Name: Morning/Evening/Private: Email: 1. A nurse observes that patients with chronic stress often develop hypertension. This is best explained by: Psychodynamic theory Behavioral theory Psychosomatic relationship Cognitive dissonance None 2. A 5-year-old who wets the bed after the birth of a sibling is likely experiencing: Regression Repression Projection Identification None 3. A patient with high IQ but poor decision-making in social contexts may lack: Crystallized intelligence Emotional intelligence Abstract reasoning Verbal IQ None 4. Which personality theory emphasizes traits as stable, measurable characteristics? Humanistic theory Trait theory Psychodynamic theory Cognitive theory None 5. According to Maslow’s hierarchy, which need comes just above safety needs? Self-actualization Physiological Esteem Love and belonging None 6. A person who always arrives late claims it’s because the traffic is always bad, though evidence says otherwise. This is an example of: Rationalization Displacement Denial Projection None 7. A 20-year-old student fears public speaking but can’t explain why. According to Freud, this is likely due to: Repression of traumatic memory Lack of motivation Hyperactivity High intelligence None 8. Which factor plays the primary role in psychodynamic theories of behavior? Social learning Genetic inheritance Unconscious motives and conflicts Hormonal changes None 9. A nurse becomes extremely emotional during a patient death and begins to cry uncontrollably. Which part of the brain is activated? Frontal lobe Occipital lobe Limbic system Cerebellum None 10. Which of the following terms refers to the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information? Sensation Perception Intelligence Motivation None 11. Which neurotransmitter is most associated with mood regulation and is often linked with depression? Dopamine Serotonin GABA Acetylcholine None 12. A 10-year-old child solves math problems and understands logical relationships. According to Piaget, this child is in which stage? Sensorimotor Preoperational Concrete operational Formal operational None 13. Intelligence tests primarily assess: Personality traits Emotional state Mental ability Creativity None 14. A patient misplaces his keys but insists someone is stealing them. This behavior is an example of: Projection Displacement Sublimation Regression None 15. Which of the following is not a stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development? Preoperational Concrete operational Operant stage Formal operational None 16. A student studies diligently to avoid scolding from her parents. This is an example of: Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Punishment Extinction None 17. In Freud’s theory, which component of personality is based on the reality principle? Id Ego Superego Subconscious None 18. Which of the following best defines "motivation"? The ability to solve problems A process that initiates and sustains behavior Interpretation of sensory data Ability to remember past events None 19. A nurse finds herself unusually irritable during night shifts and realizes it’s due to sleep deprivation. This reflects the influence of which factor on behavior? Psychodynamic Sociocultural Biological Behavioral None 20. The part of the brain primarily responsible for emotion processing, particularly fear, is: Hippocampus Cerebellum Amygdala Medulla None 21. A patient keeps recalling unpleasant childhood events that cause anxiety. This memory type is best categorized as: Semantic Short-term Episodic Procedural None 22. A person channels aggressive impulses into playing competitive sports. This is an example of: Repression Sublimation Reaction formation Rationalization None 23. During a stressful situation, which hormone is primarily released to help the body cope? Insulin Cortisol Estrogen Thyroxine None 24. Which of the following best describes "classical conditioning" as explained by Pavlov? Learning by imitation Learning through consequences Learning through association Learning by trial and error None 25. A 45-year-old man becomes extremely aggressive whenever someone mentions his father, though he claims to have no memory of childhood abuse. Which defense mechanism is most likely at play? Rationalization Projection Repression Denial None 1 out of 3 Thanks For Submitting Your Quiz !!