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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior, mental processes, emotions, and personality. It is an important subject for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, NTS, OTS, KPPSC, BPSC, AJKPSC, CSS, and PMS.

Researchers are certain that facial expressions of_are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions ofare universal.

A Fear; interest

B Sadness; surprise

C Anger; contempt

D Disgust; horror

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Correct Answer: Sadness; surprise

The, “Is your address(person’s address)?” asked during the administration of a lie detector test, is a(n)______question.

A Control

B Critical

C Relevant

D Irrelevant

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Correct Answer: Irrelevant

A psychotherapist suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boy friend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces. This therapeutic technique is based on the: ___________?

A James-Lange theory.

B Catharsis hypothesis.

C Relative deprivation theory.

D Two-factor theory.

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Correct Answer: Catharsis hypothesis.

As a psychologist employed by a medical school, Dr.McNerney specializes in research of the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress. Dr McNerney is most likely a (n)_______psychologist.

A Behavioral

B Health

C Forensic

D Educational

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Correct Answer: Health

Which of the following factors has been found to be clearly related to feelings of general happiness or life satisfaction?

A Being well educated

B Being over 50 years old

C Having children

D Having a meaningful religious faith

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Correct Answer: Having a meaningful religious faith

After receiving an unexpected “A” on his psychology test, Jordan was easily persuaded went out for dinner. This best illustrates the:

A Cartharsis hypothesis.

B Relative deprivation principle.

C Feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

D Adaptation-level phenomenon.

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Correct Answer: Feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

When you find yourself “caught between a rock and a hard place” you are experienxcing

A An avoidance-avoidance conflict

B An approach-approach conflict

C A double approach-avoidance conflict

D An approach-avoidance conflict

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Correct Answer: An avoidance-avoidance conflict

Rannit was euphoric after learning that she had been accepted by the medical school of her choice. After a new weeks, however, she is only mildly excited when she thinks about her admission to medical school. This change in her feelings can best be explained in terms of the:

A Cannon-Bard theory.

B Relative deprivation principle.

C Adaptation-level phenomenon

D Catharsis hypothesis.

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Correct Answer: Adaptation-level phenomenon

Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?

A Thalamus

B Hypothalamus

C Hippocampus

D Amygdala

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Correct Answer: Amygdala

Paul Ekman,the leading researcher on the nature of facial expressions, believes that all of the following are universal expressions of emotion EXCEPT

A Hopefulness

B Surprise

C Happiness

D Contempt

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Correct Answer: Hopefulness

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Researchers are certain that facial expressions of_are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions ofare universal.

The, “Is your address(person’s address)?” asked during the administration of a lie detector test, is a(n)______question.

A psychotherapist suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boy friend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces. This therapeutic technique is based on the: ___________?

As a psychologist employed by a medical school, Dr.McNerney specializes in research of the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress. Dr McNerney is most likely a (n)_______psychologist.

Which of the following factors has been found to be clearly related to feelings of general happiness or life satisfaction?

After receiving an unexpected “A” on his psychology test, Jordan was easily persuaded went out for dinner. This best illustrates the:

When you find yourself “caught between a rock and a hard place” you are experienxcing

Rannit was euphoric after learning that she had been accepted by the medical school of her choice. After a new weeks, however, she is only mildly excited when she thinks about her admission to medical school. This change in her feelings can best be explained in terms of the:

Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?

Paul Ekman,the leading researcher on the nature of facial expressions, believes that all of the following are universal expressions of emotion EXCEPT

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

All Topics 6084

All Topics 6084

Researchers are certain that facial expressions of_______are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions of______are universal.

The, “Is your address(person’s address)?” asked during the administration of a lie detector test, is a(n)______question.

A psychotherapist suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boy friend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces. This therapeutic technique is based on the: ___________?

As a psychologist employed by a medical school, Dr.McNerney specializes in research of the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress. Dr McNerney is most likely a (n)_______psychologist.

Which of the following factors has been found to be clearly related to feelings of general happiness or life satisfaction?

After receiving an unexpected “A” on his psychology test, Jordan was easily persuaded went out for dinner. This best illustrates the:

When you find yourself “caught between a rock and a hard place” you are experienxcing

Rannit was euphoric after learning that she had been accepted by the medical school of her choice. After a new weeks, however, she is only mildly excited when she thinks about her admission to medical school. This change in her feelings can best be explained in terms of the:

Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?

Paul Ekman,the leading researcher on the nature of facial expressions, believes that all of the following are universal expressions of emotion EXCEPT

Researchers are certain that facial expressions of_are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions ofare universal.