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ICSE Class 11 Psychology

ICSE Class 11 Psychology

Complete Mock test on Psychology, focusing on theories, concepts, and real-life applications

2025-07-19
Pavan Pavan
ICSE Class 11 Psychology Grade 11

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the primary definition of Psychology?

A
The study of behavior and mental processes
B
The study of the brain and its functions
C
The study of human biology
D
The study of social behaviors only

Which of the following is the school of thought that focuses on the structure of the mind?

A
Structuralism
B
Functionalism
C
Behaviorism
D
Psychoanalysis

Which psychologist is associated with the school of Structuralism?

A
Wilhelm Wundt
B
John Watson
C
Sigmund Freud
D
William James

Which of the following schools of thought in psychology focuses on the function of the mind and its purpose?

A
Functionalism
B
Structuralism
C
Gestalt psychology
D
Psychoanalysis

Which psychologist is associated with Functionalism?

A
William James
B
Wilhelm Wundt
C
Sigmund Freud
D
John B. Watson

Which of the following schools of thought emphasizes observable behavior and rejects introspection?

A
Behaviorism
B
Functionalism
C
Structuralism
D
Gestalt psychology

Which of the following psychologists is associated with Behaviorism?

A
John B. Watson
B
Sigmund Freud
C
Wilhelm Wundt
D
William James

Psychoanalysis, as a school of thought, focuses primarily on which of the following?

A
Unconscious thoughts and early childhood experiences
B
Behavioral patterns and observable responses
C
The structural elements of the mind
D
The evolutionary purpose of mental processes

Who is associated with the development of Psychoanalysis?

A
Sigmund Freud
B
B.F. Skinner
C
William James
D
Carl Rogers

Gestalt psychology emphasizes which of the following concepts?

A
Perception and the whole being greater than the sum of its parts
B
Introspection and the study of consciousness
C
Behavioral conditioning and observable actions
D
The role of unconscious drives in behavior

Which of the following psychologists is associated with Gestalt psychology?

A
Max Wertheimer
B
Sigmund Freud
C
John B. Watson
D
B.F. Skinner

Which of the following is the eclectic approach in modern psychology?

A
An approach that combines different theories and perspectives
B
An approach that strictly adheres to one school of thought
C
An approach that avoids empirical research
D
An approach that focuses only on cognitive processes

Which of the following is a field of psychology that focuses on mental health diagnosis and treatment?

A
Clinical psychology
B
Developmental psychology
C
Social psychology
D
Educational psychology

Which of the following fields of psychology focuses on the process of helping individuals with personal and emotional problems?

A
Counseling psychology
B
Developmental psychology
C
Organizational psychology
D
Clinical psychology

Which branch of psychology focuses on how people develop and change across their lifespan?

A
Developmental psychology
B
Educational psychology
C
Clinical psychology
D
Social psychology

What is the role of heredity in human behavior?

A
It contributes to traits like intelligence, temperament, and health
B
It has no influence on human behavior
C
It only influences physical traits like height and eye color
D
It only influences mental health conditions

What is the role of environment in shaping behavior?

A
Environmental factors like upbringing, culture, and life experiences influence behavior
B
Environment has no influence on behavior
C
Only genetics, not environment, influence behavior
D
Environment only affects mental health, not behavior

What is the primary function of chromosomes in heredity?

A
To carry genetic information
B
To regulate metabolic processes
C
To produce energy for the cell
D
To support cell structure

What is the term used for diseases caused by genetic inheritance?

A
Heredity-related diseases
B
Environmental diseases
C
Autoimmune diseases
D
Infectious diseases

Which of the following is an example of a heredity-related disease?

A
Huntington's disease
B
Asthma
C
Diabetes
D
Cancer

What is the role of twin studies in understanding heredity and environment?

A
They help in comparing the influence of genetics and environment on behavior
B
They identify environmental factors in behavior
C
They prove that behavior is entirely genetic
D
They show that heredity plays no role in behavior

What is the significance of adoption studies in psychology?

A
They provide insight into the influence of environment on behavior
B
They focus on the genetic contribution to behavior
C
They show how genetic factors alone determine behavior
D
They examine the impact of nutrition on development

What is the primary principle of heredity?

A
The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring
B
The inheritance of social and cultural traits
C
The influence of environmental factors on genetics
D
The transfer of learned behaviors

What does the term 'environment' refer to in the context of human behavior?

A
The social, physical, and cultural factors that influence behavior
B
The inherited genetic traits from parents
C
The mental and emotional state of an individual
D
The physical traits inherited from ancestors

Which of the following is an example of how environment influences behavior?

A
Upbringing and education
B
Eye color
C
Mental health disorders
D
Blood type

Which of the following diseases is linked to genetic inheritance?

A
Mental Retardation
B
Tuberculosis
C
Malaria
D
Diabetes

Which of the following terms is related to the concept of nature versus nurture in human development?

A
Heredity and environment interaction
B
Social learning theory
C
Classical conditioning
D
Observational learning

What does the term 'twin studies' refer to in psychology?

A
Studies comparing the behavior of identical and fraternal twins
B
Studies on the impact of environment on twin behavior
C
Studies on the genetic makeup of twins
D
Studies comparing the social influences on twins

In the context of heredity, what is meant by dominant and recessive traits?

A
Dominant traits are more likely to be expressed in the offspring, while recessive traits may be hidden
B
Recessive traits are always expressed in offspring, while dominant traits are hidden
C
Dominant traits have no effect on offspring, while recessive traits do
D
There is no difference between dominant and recessive traits

What does the term 'genetic predisposition' mean?

A
The genetic tendency to develop certain behaviors or diseases
B
The influence of social learning on behavior
C
The ability to change genetic traits through environmental factors
D
The complete environmental control over genetics