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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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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.

Bipolar disorder develops at least once in the lifetime of approximately what percent of the population?
A 60 percent
B 20-25 percent
C 1-15 percent
D 10 percent
Correct Answer: 1-15 percent
Which of the following celebrities did not have Bipolar Disorder?
A Winston Churchill
B Jean-Claude Van Damme
C Gary Kasparov
D Buzz Aldrin
Correct Answer: Gary Kasparov
Which of these drugs is not used to combat either mania, depression, or bipolar disorder?
A Trofanil (impramine)
B Wellbutrin (bupropion)
C Norpramin (desipramine)
D Astelin (azelastine)
Correct Answer: Astelin (azelastine)
Which of these drugs is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis?
A Trofanil (impramine)
B Welbutrin (bupropion)
C Norpramin (desipramine)
D Astelin (azelastine)
Correct Answer: Astelin (azelastine)
Which is a possible paradigm to explain apotemnophilia?
A It’s an unusual form of body dysmorphic disorder
B It’s an extreme form of Munchausen syndrome
C It’s a paraphilia
D Any of these
Correct Answer: Any of these
Who coined the term “apotemnophilia”?
A Michael First
B Havelock Ellis
C Sigmund Freud
D John Money
Correct Answer: John Money
What is the slang term for a person with apotemnophilia?
A Greek
B Wannabe
C Devotee
D Stump freak
Correct Answer: Wannabe
Which of the following is not popularly presumed to have had AD/HD?
A Frank Lloyd Wright
B Charlotte Bronte
C Vincent Van Gogh
D Queen Victoria
Correct Answer: Queen Victoria
The DSM-IV defines three types of AD/HD:
A Combined Type (elements of Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity)
B Predominantly Inattentive Type
C Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
How would you know when a depressed person is contemplating suicide?
A When they given away prized possessions
B When they write letters and sign good-bye
C When they talk about tying up loose ends
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these