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Psychology 6096 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.

There is more somato-sensory cortex for the:

A mouth
B shoulder
C feet
D legs
Correct Answer: mouth

An innovative scanning technique that uses magnetic to visualize brain activity is called:

A PET
B MRI
C CAT
D fMRI
Correct Answer: MRI

The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the:

A cerebellum
B corpus callosum
C hypothalamus
D medulla
Correct Answer: medulla

The motor cortex lies in which lobe?

A Parietal
B Occipital
C Temporal
D Frontal
Correct Answer: Frontal

Wernicke’s area is responsible for:

A Spatial abilities
B Speech production
C Understanding speech
D Consolidating memory
Correct Answer: Understanding speech

The brainstem consist mainly of the:

A cerebellum and the cerebral cortex
B cerebrum and the medulla
C medulla and the cerebellum
D cerebral cortex and the medulla
Correct Answer: medulla and the cerebellum

Which of the following contains the instructions for the production of proteins in your body?

A Genes
B DNA
C Heredity
D Chromosomes
Correct Answer: Genes

All of the following are structures of the limbic system EXCEPT:

A Amygdala
B Hypothalamus
C Cerebellum
D Hippocampus
Correct Answer: Cerebellum

Which lobe is reasonable for sensation and spatial ability?

A Parietal
B Frontal
C Temporal
D Occipital
Correct Answer: Parietal

The tendency to fill in gaps in the perception of a figure is called:

A sensory completion
B closure
C figure- ground
D continuation
Correct Answer: closure