Psychology 6096 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.

After finishing a marathon, Adena grabs a water bottle and quickly drinks all of its contents in an attempt to satisfy a (n)_______drive.

A extrinsic

B secondary

C learned

D primary

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Correct Answer: primary

The consumption of carbohydrates is most likely to:

A lower the body’s set point

B reduce tension and anxiety

C decrease blood glucose levels

D prevent bulimia nervosa

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Correct Answer: reduce tension and anxiety

The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effect of:

A sexual disorders

B boredom

C hunger

D refractory periods

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Correct Answer: boredom

The reason many anorexics have dental problems is from:

A lack of proteins

B purging

C lack of calcium

D lack of water in the diet

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Correct Answer: purging

Which of the following is the best example of a drive?

A your political views

B hunger

C earning money by working at a job

D the need of achievement

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Correct Answer: hunger

An unlearned and fixed pattern of behavior common to all members of a species is called a(n):

A incentive

B set point

C instinct

D need

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Correct Answer: instinct

Managers with a social leadership style would be most likely to:

A Provide employees with relatively easy work assignments

B inform employee of the exact deadlines for the completion of work projects

C discourage employees from critically discussing controversial company policies

D mediate a personal dispute between two argumentative employees

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Correct Answer: mediate a personal dispute between two argumentative employees

A need refers to:

A A rigidly patterned behavioral urge characteristic of all people

B anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior

C an aroused or activated state that is often triggered by a psychological need

D a physiological state that usually triggers motivational arousal

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Correct Answer: a physiological state that usually triggers motivational arousal

After spending an exciting day running around at Lasertron, Jared decides to stay home and watch television rather than going out dancing. Jared’s decision to stay home is most consistent with the ______theory of motivation.

A Instinct

B evolutionary

C arousal

D need

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Correct Answer: arousal

The practice of 360-degree feedback is most clearly designed to improve:

A the experience of flow

B performance appraisal

C one’s set point

D homeostasis

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Correct Answer: performance appraisal

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After finishing a marathon, Adena grabs a water bottle and quickly drinks all of its contents in an attempt to satisfy a (n)_______drive.

The consumption of carbohydrates is most likely to:

The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effect of:

The reason many anorexics have dental problems is from:

Which of the following is the best example of a drive?

An unlearned and fixed pattern of behavior common to all members of a species is called a(n):

Managers with a social leadership style would be most likely to:

A need refers to:

After spending an exciting day running around at Lasertron, Jared decides to stay home and watch television rather than going out dancing. Jared’s decision to stay home is most consistent with the ______theory of motivation.

The practice of 360-degree feedback is most clearly designed to improve: