JPM MCQ on Educational Psychology Methods

Introspection means:

• Observing others' behavior

• Self-observation of one's own mental processes

• Observing classroom discipline

• Collecting survey data

The main disadvantage of introspection is:

• It is highly objective

• It lacks reliability and objectivity

• It is time-saving

• It can be easily quantified

Introspection as a method is most useful in:

• Physics experiments

• Studying inner feelings and emotions

• Measuring IQ

• Conducting surveys

Observation method is primarily:

• Direct and natural

• Always subjective

• Laboratory-based only

• Limited to introspection

Which of the following is a type of observation?

• Structured and unstructured

• Participant and non-participant

• Controlled and uncontrolled

• All of the above

The greatest advantage of observation is:

• It studies behavior in natural settings

• It avoids bias completely

• It eliminates time-consuming tasks

• It does not require training

The interview method is mainly used for:

• Collecting data through self-reports

• Classroom teaching

• Measuring IQ directly

• Observing behavior

Which of the following is not a type of interview?

• Structured

• Semi-structured

• Unstructured

• Controlled observation

The major drawback of interview is:

• Flexibility

• Time-consuming and interviewer bias

• Richness of information

• Use of both verbal and non-verbal cues

A questionnaire is best suited for:

• Gathering information from a large population

• Studying one person deeply

• Observing non-verbal behavior

• Measuring intelligence directly