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Social Learning Theory

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Psychology

Social learning theory was proposed in 1977 by?

A
Albert Bandura
B
Saul McLeod
C
Pedigo
D
Carroll
Explanation and memory cue

Albert Bandura proposed the Social Learning Theory in 1977, emphasizing learning through observation and imitation. This theory is foundational in psychology and education.

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Intelligence Quotient (Iq)

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Psychology

If we say the child has an IQ of 100, what does this mean?

A
The performance of the child is below average.
B
The performance of the child is above average.
C
The mental age of the child is equal to his actual age.
D
The performance of the child cannot be better.
Explanation and memory cue

An IQ of 100 indicates that the child's mental age is equal to their chronological age, meaning their cognitive performance is average for their age group.

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Phobias

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Psychology

Fear of heights is ________?

A
Highphobia
B
Altophobia
C
Heliophobia
D
Acrophobia
Explanation and memory cue

Fear of heights is medically known as acrophobia. The other options are incorrect or refer to different fears.

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Phobias

easy
Psychology

What is the fear of disease called?

A
Ochlophobia
B
Paedophobia
C
Pathophobia
D
Peniophobia
Explanation and memory cue

Pathophobia is the fear of disease or suffering from disease, making option C the correct answer. The other options refer to different fears: Ochlophobia is fear of crowds, Paedophobia is fear of children, and Peniophobia is fear of punishment or penalty.

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Phobias Related To Darkness

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Psychology

Fear of darkness is called ____________?

A
Nyctophobia
B
Ophthalmophobia
C
Megalomania
D
Mysophobia
Explanation and memory cue

Nyctophobia is the correct term for fear of darkness. Ophthalmophobia is fear of being stared at, megalomania is a delusional mental illness, and mysophobia is fear of germs or contamination.

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Fear Of Death (Psychological Terms)

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Psychology

Fear of death is called ____________?

A
Toxicophobia
B
Theophobia
C
Scelerophobia
D
Thanatophobia
Explanation and memory cue

Thanatophobia is the correct term for the fear of death. The other options refer to different fears: Toxicophobia is fear of poison, Theophobia is fear of gods or religion, and Scelerophobia is fear of crime or criminals.

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Psychological Disorders

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Psychology

Dermatophagia is a ____ condition.

A
Physiological
B
Psychological
C
Dermatological
D
Genital
Explanation and memory cue

Dermatophagia is a psychological condition characterized by compulsive biting or chewing of the skin, often linked to anxiety or stress disorders, rather than a physiological or dermatological disease.

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Phobias

easy
Psychology

What fear do people with haphephobia have?

A
fear of dogs
B
fear of helicopters
C
fear of touch
D
fear of houses
Explanation and memory cue

Haphephobia is the fear of touch or being touched. Therefore, the correct answer is C, fear of touch.

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Concept Of Escapism

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Psychology

Which of these is 'escapism'?

A
an extreme sport
B
a vintage fashion style
C
a dangerous adventure
D
mental diversion from unpleasant or boring aspects of daily life
Explanation and memory cue

Escapism refers to mental diversion from unpleasant or boring aspects of daily life, making option D the correct definition. The other options describe unrelated concepts.

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Phobias

easy
Psychology

Atephobia is the fear of __________?

A
Imperfection
B
Heights
C
Attitude
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Atephobia is the fear of imperfection or flaws. Therefore, option A is correct. Heights correspond to acrophobia, not atephobia.