Community Psychology MCQs
Community Psychology MCQs
Community Psychology MCQs
psychology and its application can serve as an excellent way to test comprehension and retention of
the concepts discussed. Here are 30 MCQs designed from the text provided:
2. **Which of the following is a main value of community psychology according to Lafreniere et al.
(2012)?**
- A) Competitive markets
- B) Family well-being
- C) Political dominance
- D) Technological advancement
- **Correct Answer: B**
4. **According to the text, what can lack of fit in the ecological perspective lead to?**
- A) Increased productivity
- B) Enhanced creativity
- C) Improved lifestyles
- D) Negative outcomes
- **Correct Answer: D**
5. **What does 'sense of community' involve?**
- A) Feelings of membership and belongingness
- B) Feelings of competition and superiority
- C) Desire for isolation
- D) Focus on individualism
- **Correct Answer: A**
11. **Which element strengthens a community's influence on an individual according to the text?**
- A) Economic dependence
- B) Shared emotional connection
- C) Geographic distance
- D) Technological barriers
- **Correct Answer: B**
14. **According to the text, what does 'stimulus overload' refer to?**
- A) A lack of stimuli in the environment
- B) An overload of the nervous system due to too many stimuli
- C) The need for more stimuli to improve function
- D) An intentional design of environments
- **Correct Answer: B**
15. **How does community psychology propose reducing the bystander effect?**
- A) By increasing the number of bystanders
- B) Through diffusion of responsibility
- C) By fostering individual accountability and community involvement
- D) Promoting pluralistic ignorance
- **Correct Answer: C**
19. **Which action is most aligned with promoting community strengths and collaboration?**
- A) Encouraging individual achievements without community input
- B) Designing programs without consulting community members
- C) Utilizing the expertise and experiences of community members in planning
- D) Focusing solely on leadership without community input
- **Correct Answer: C**
20. **What does 'Participation and empowerment of citizens' encourage in community psychology?**
- A) Passive observation of community issues
- B) Active involvement in addressing community issues
- C) Reliance on external agencies for solutions
- D) Decreased interaction among community members
- **Correct Answer: B**
21. **In the context of urban environments, what problem does 'psychological retreat' address?**
- A) Over-engagement in community activities
- B) Overload of stimuli leading to withdrawal
- C) Intense focus on community issues
- D) Active participation in all social events
- **Correct Answer: B**
22. **According to the text, what does 'diffusion of responsibility' potentially lead to?**
- A) Increased individual accountability
- B) Decreased likelihood of helping behaviors
- C) Stronger community bonds
- D) More efficient problem-solving
- **Correct Answer: B**
24. **How does community-based mental health services contribute to mental health awareness?**
- A) By isolating individuals from the community
- B) By promoting social exclusion
- C) By increasing accessibility, acceptability, and affordability of services
- D) By ignoring community dynamics
- **Correct Answer: C**
25. **What was found to be an effective strategy for treating mental disorders in tribal communities
according to Nimgaonkar et al. (2015)?**
- A) Increasing reliance on specialized psychiatric services
- B) Providing community education and identifying individuals with psychiatric problems
- C) Excluding tribal communities from mental health interventions
- D) Implementing strict governmental control over mental health services
- **Correct Answer: B**
26. **What role does community psychology play in addressing mental health issues in low- and
middle-income countries?**
- A) By limiting mental health services to urban areas
- B) By promoting social elitism
- C) By integrating mental health services into community platforms
- D) By prioritizing individual well-being over community needs
- **Correct Answer: C**
27. **How does community psychology contribute to reducing stigma and discrimination?**
- A) By ignoring diversity within communities
- B) By promoting exclusionary practices
- C) By designing interventions to foster respect and acceptance of diversity
- D) By reinforcing stereotypes
- **Correct Answer: C**
30. **What is the overarching goal of community psychology's emphasis on social change?**
- A) To maintain the status quo
- B) To promote individualism
- C) To bring about positive social change within communities and societies
- D) To encourage governmental dependency
- **Correct Answer: C**