NFAT Entrance Exam Mock Test for M.Sc. Clinical Psychology 2025
General Psychology (34 Questions)
1. The process by which we select, organize, and interpret sensory information is called:
2. Who is considered the father of classical conditioning?
3. The term used to describe a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience is:
4. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need must be met first?
5. The part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions is:
6. The defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are expressed in a more acceptable form is called:
7. The stage of Piaget’s cognitive development where children develop object permanence is:
8. The term for a person’s characteristic patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions is:
9. The theory that emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in behavior is:
10. The process of maintaining a stable internal environment is called:
11. The neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation is:
12. The concept of ‘self-actualization’ was introduced by:
13. The memory system that holds information for a few seconds is:
14. The phenomenon where people perform better in the presence of others is called:
15. The term for an irrational fear of a specific object or situation is:
16. The theory that suggests behavior is motivated by drives to reduce tension is:
17. The ‘Big Five’ personality traits include all except:
18. The term for a mental shortcut used to make decisions is:
19. The part of the neuron that receives signals is:
20. The term for the tendency to attribute one’s own behavior to external causes is:
21. The therapy that focuses on changing irrational thoughts is:
22. The term for a sudden insight into a problem’s solution is:
23. The psychologist who developed the concept of ‘operant conditioning’ is:
24. The term for a group’s influence on an individual’s behavior is:
25. The term for the memory of personal experiences is:
26. The term for the tendency to overestimate the accuracy of one’s judgments is:
27. The part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement is:
28. The term for a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry is:
29. The term for the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs is:
30. The therapy that involves gradual exposure to a feared stimulus is:
31. The term for the emotional tone of a memory is:
32. The term for a sudden and intense emotional response is:
33. The term for the belief that one can control one’s own outcomes is:
34. The term for the tendency to obey authority figures is:
Research Methodology (33 Questions)
35. The variable that is manipulated in an experiment is called:
36. A study that observes the same group over an extended period is called:
37. The process of selecting a subset of a population for a study is called:
38. A research design that does not manipulate variables is called:
39. The term for the extent to which a study measures what it intends to measure is:
40. A study that uses interviews and observations to gather data is an example of:
41. The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment is called:
42. The term for consistency of results across repeated measurements is:
43. A hypothesis that states no relationship between variables is called:
44. The process of assigning participants to groups randomly is called:
45. A variable that affects the outcome of an experiment but is not controlled is called:
46. A study that examines the relationship between two variables without manipulation is:
47. The ethical principle that requires informed agreement from participants is:
48. A research method that involves an in-depth study of a single individual is:
49. The term for the extent to which results can be applied to a larger population is:
50. A sampling method where every member of the population has an equal chance of selection is:
51. The term for the process of summarizing and interpreting data is:
52. A research design that uses both experimental and control groups is called:
53. The term for a detailed plan of how a study will be conducted is:
54. The ethical principle that ensures participant information is kept private is:
55. A study that collects data at a single point in time is called:
56. The term for a testable prediction about the relationship between variables is:
57. A sampling method that selects participants based on specific characteristics is:
58. The term for the process of explaining the study to participants after completion is:
59. A research method that uses numerical data to test hypotheses is:
60. The term for the population from which a sample is drawn is:
61. A research design that lacks random assignment but manipulates variables is:
62. The term for the process of ensuring a study can be repeated with similar results is:
63. A method that involves observing behavior in a natural setting is:
64. The term for a study that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods is:
65. The term for the process of selecting participants based on availability is:
66. The term for a study that describes phenomena without manipulating variables is:
67. The term for the process of ensuring participants are not identified in a study is:
Statistics (33 Questions)
68. The measure of central tendency that represents the middle value in a dataset is:
69. The measure of variability that represents the average distance from the mean is:
70. A distribution with a single peak is called:
71. The probability of an event that is certain to occur is:
72. The statistical test used to compare means of two groups is:
73. The term for the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables is:
74. The value that divides a dataset into two equal parts is called:
75. The test used to analyze categorical data is:
76. The term for the square of the standard deviation is:
77. The probability of two independent events occurring together is calculated by:
78. The statistical test used to compare means of three or more groups is:
79. A distribution that is symmetrical around the mean is called:
80. The term for the range of values within which the true population parameter lies is:
81. The measure of variability that is the difference between the highest and lowest values is:
82. The term for the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true is:
83. The measure of central tendency most affected by extreme values is:
84. The term for the strength of a statistical test to detect an effect is:
85. The correlation coefficient ranges from:
86. The term for the average of squared deviations from the mean is:
87. The probability of either of two mutually exclusive events occurring is calculated by:
88. The term for the number of standard deviations a value is from the mean is:
89. The statistical method used to predict a dependent variable based on independent variables is:
90. The term for the probability distribution of a sample mean is:
91. The term for the smallest difference that can be detected as significant is:
92. The measure of variability that represents the range between the first and third quartiles is:
93. The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is false is:
94. The term for a dataset with more values below the mean is:
95. The statistical test used to compare observed and expected frequencies is:
96. The term for the average error of a sample mean from the population mean is:
97. The measure of central tendency that represents the most frequent value is:
98. The term for the proportion of variance explained by a regression model is:
99. The term for a distribution with two peaks is:
100. The term for the likelihood of accepting a false null hypothesis is:
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