Developmental
Abnormal
Industrial-Organizational
Assessment
100

According to Jean Piaget, this is the first stage of cognitive development.

A. Preoperational Stage
B. Concrete Operational Stage
C. Sensorimotor Stage
D. Formal Operational Stage

Sensorimotor Stage

100

Which of the following is not one of the diagnostic criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) according to DSM-5?

a. Symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity must appear before age 12.

b. Symptoms must be present in at least two different settings (e.g., school, home, with peers).

c. Symptoms must persist for a minimum of 12 months.

d. There must be clear evidence that the symptoms negatively impact social, academic, or

Symptoms must persist for a minimum of 12 months.

100

This is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed for their present jobs.

A. Development

B. Training

C. Career Planning

D. Career Development

Training

100

Which among the following 16PF primary scales is most associated with measuring intelligence?

A. Reasoning

B. Abstractedness

C. Vigilance

D. Perfectionism

Reasoning

200

According to Erikson, the major psychosocial task of adolescence is:

A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Intimacy vs. Isolation

Identity vs. Role Confusion

200

A client repeatedly binge eats and induces vomiting while maintaining a normal body weight. The most likely diagnosis is:

A. Anorexia Nervosa
B. Binge-Eating Disorder
C. Bulimia Nervosa
D. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Bulimia Nervosa

200

People with this kind of occupational orientation are attracted to occupations that involve physical activities requiring skill, strength, and coordination.

A. Realistic

B. Investigative

C. Artistic

D. Conventional

Realistic

200

Which sampling technique involves dividing the population into distinct subgroups based on characteristics like age or gender, and then selecting participants from each subgroup proportionally?

A. Simple Random Sampling

B. Convenience Sampling

C. Stratified Sampling

D. Cluster Sampling

Stratified Sampling

300

A securely attached child typically:

A. Avoids the caregiver after separation
B. Is comforted when the caregiver returns
C. Shows no emotional reaction when separated
D. Becomes aggressive toward strangers only

Is comforted when the caregiver returns

300

A 7-year-old boy in second grade shows ongoing behavioral issues. He is academically capable, though underperforming. He frequently fidgets, interrupts, talks excessively, and has trouble staying seated. Socially, he seeks out peers but often disrupts interactions by dominating conversations and activities. At home, he struggles to sit through meals or play quietly. Despite showing remorse, he continues to act impulsively and may become angry when corrected. What is the most likely DSM-5 diagnosis?

a. ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Presentation

b. ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Presentation

c. ADHD, Combined Presentation

d. Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Presentation

300

During a company-wide data sprint, several psychometricians are simultaneously working on the same data analysis challenge in a shared workspace. One participant, who is usually fast and accurate, performs even better under this setting. What best explains this improvement?

A. Social facilitation caused by audience

effects

B. Social facilitation caused by coaction

C. Social inhibition caused by coaction

D. Social inhibition caused by audience

effects

Social facilitation caused by coaction

300

29. Skewness provides an indication of the extent to which the shape of the distribution is

A. Curved

B. Symmetrical

C. Flat

D. Peaked

Symmetrical

400

Almost all newborn babies are covered by this oily, protective substance that helps guard against infection and typically dries or is absorbed within the first few days after birth.

A. lanugo

B. vernix caseosa

C. witch’s milk

D. meconium

vernix caseosa

400

A 65-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), currently on corticosteroids, witnesses a severe car accident. Soon after, he develops disorganized speech that persists for several days and then resolves. Which diagnosis most appropriately explains this presentation?


a. Schizophrenia

b. Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition (SLE-related)

c. Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder (Steroid-induced)

d. Brief Psychotic Disorder, With Marked Stressor

Brief Psychotic Disorder, With Marked Stressor

400

This is the lowest level of interdependence, which occurs when an employee or work unit shares a common resource.

A. Pooled Interdependence

B. Sequential Interdependence

C. Reciprocal Interdependence

D. None of the above

Pooled Interdependence

400

35.  In his Cognitive Psychology class, Mark scored 88 on a test, while the class average was 85, with a standard deviation of 3. What is Mark’s z-score?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 1.5

D. 3

1

500

Inez has been exploring different interests throughout her adolescence, trying out art, psychology, and design courses without committing to a single career path. She often reflects deeply on what she truly wants and spends time experimenting with various creative activities. After several years of exploration and reflection, she realizes that her strongest passion is sculpture. She then decides to pursue formal training in sculpture and eventually moves to Italy to develop her craft professionally.

A. Identity diffusion → Identity foreclosure

B. Identity moratorium → Identity achievement

C. Identity foreclosure → Identity moratorium

D. Identity achievement → Identity diffusion

Identity moratorium → Identity achievement

500

A 20-year-old male has a persistent deficiency in sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, which causes him significant distress. His testosterone levels are normal.

I. This is diagnosed as Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.

II. Clinical judgment should take into account factors that affect sexual functioning, such as age and context.

a. Only I is true.

b. Only II is true.

c. Both I and II are true.

d. Both I and II are false.

Both I and II are true.

500

This kind of leader uses rewards and punishments to motivate followers.

A. Developmental leaders

B. Transformational leaders

C. Transactional leaders

D. Charismatic leaders

Transactional leaders

500

What psychological test assesses the

emotional and social functioning of youths aged 7 to 18, providing an estimate of their underlying emotional and social intelligence?

A. OASIS 3: AS

B. OASIS 3: IS

C. BarOn EQ-i:YV

D. OLSAT

BarOn EQ-i:YV