Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
SOSC1980 Psychology and Everyday Life
Spring Semester 2017
Sample Test Questions for Quiz 2
Date: May 25, 2017
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Instructions
Choose the BEST answer and mark all your answers on the MC answer sheet
provided.
You should mark only ONE answer for each question. If you mark more than
one answer, you will receive ZERO MARK for that question.
There are a total of 40 questions. Each question carries 0.75 mark.
No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
You are required to return both the question booklet and answer sheet at the
end of the quiz.
Write your name and student ID on the question booklet and answer sheet.
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1. In the Chinese culture, which of the following is not a commonly held gender role
expectation of women?
A. nurturing
B. gentle
C. independent
D. submissive
Ans: C
2. According to Freud, people develop their gender identity by identifying with
A. the same-sex parent
B. the opposite-sex parent
C. parents of both sexes
D. peers
Ans: A
3. Maria's mother gives her a doll and teaches Maria how to change its diaper, feed it and
put it to bed. Maria's mother is fostering gender-typed behavior in Maria via the process
of:
A. socialization
B. identification
C. electra complex
D. observational learning
Ans: A
4. Crystal is someone who can work well independently when the occasion demands, but
may also work cooperatively with a group on other occasions. According to Bem’s Sex
Role Inventory, she would be labeled as:
A. feminine
B. masculine
C. androgynous
D. undifferentiated
Ans: C
5. Today, many behavior scientists have argued that masculinity and femininity are
______.
A. independent personality dimensions
B. part of the same personality dimension
C. opposite poles on one continuum
D. indefinable
Ans : A
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6. Jenny sees herself as being irritable and short-tempered. This perception constitutes
Jenny’s_______________________.
A. Physical self
B. Social self
C. Academic self
D. Emotional self
Ans: D
7. Peter is not satisfied with his current body image. He wishes to become taller and more
muscular. These characteristics altogether forms his ________________.
A. ideal self
B. actual self
C. ought self
D. real self
Ans: A
8. A schema about how people in certain roles (e.g., boss, wife, teacher) are expected to
behave is called _________________________.
A. role schema
B. self schema
C. human schema
D. person schema
Ans: A
9. When your parents boast about your achievements in front of their friends, they are
said to be engaging in__________________________.
A. self-handicapping
B. upward comparison
C. basking in reflected glory
D. self-serving bias
Ans: C
10. What is the correct order for the phases of the sexual response cycle?
A. Orgasmic, Plateau, Excitement, Resolution
B. Orgasmic, Resolution, Plateau, Excitement
C. Excitement, Plateau, Orgasmic, Resolution
D. Excitement, Orgasmic, Plateau, Resolution
Ans: C
11. ___________ stokes sexual desire in both men and women.
A. Estrogen
B. Cologne
C. Progesterone
D. Testosterone
Ans: D
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12. Which of the following sex education programs is most effective in deterring and
delaying sexual activity among teens?
A. Abstinence-only program
B. Abstinence-plus program
C. Comprehensive program
D. All are equally effective
Ans: C
13. ____________________ refers to the engorgement of blood vessels with blood,
which swells the genitals and breasts during sexual arousal.
A. myotonia
B. vasoconstriction
C. vasocongestion
D. Vaseline
Ans : C
14. Which of the following is not an example of an intrinsic motivation for working?
A. Work ethic
B. Self-identity
C. Social roles
D. Social approval
Ans: D
15. Jimmy is an 8-year-old who dreams of being an astronaut. According to the Young’s
(1990) career development model, what phase is Jimmy experiencing?
A. Growth stage
B. Exploration stage
C. Establishment stage
D. Maintenance stage
Ans: A
16. Ron just doesn't seem to be able to focus on work lately. He is tired, irritable, has no
motivation and feels that he just has “nothing to give” to his work. Ron may be suffering
from ____________ .
A. burnout
B. quality control
C. too many quality circles
D. flextime scheduling
Ans: A
17. During what phase of career development do we “settle” into our career role?
A. Trial substage
B. Establishment stage
C. Deceleration substage
D. Tentative substage
Ans: B
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18. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Nonverbal communication is ambiguous.
B. Nonverbal communication conveys emotion.
C. Nonverbal communication is universal across cultures.
D. None of the above.
Ans: C
19. Women use touch to indicate _________________; whereas men use touch to
indicate ________________.
A. closeness; power
B. power; closeness
C. closeness; closeness
D. power; power
Ans: A
20. If you are having a conversation with your friend and your friend leans toward you,
this typically means that
A. your friend is nervous.
B. your friend is interested in the conversation.
C. your friend is defensive.
D. your friend is puzzled.
Ans: B
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