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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.

A psychologist observes the confrontation between two rival neighborhood gangs from the window of an abandoned building. This method of collecting observations is best described as:
A experimental regression
B naturalistic observation
C controlled experimentation
D clinical case study
Correct Answer: naturalistic observation
In an experiment to find out if taking ginseng increases IQ scores, the IQ scores would be:
A the independent variable
B a control variable
C an extraneous variable
D the dependent variable
Correct Answer: the dependent variable
____________________ is an ability to evaluate compare, analyze, critique, and synthesize information.
A critical thinking
B Transudative thinking
C Deductive thinking
D Creative thinking
Correct Answer: critical thinking
The phrase “a theory must also be falsifiable” means:
A researchers misrepresent their date
B a theory must be defined so it can be dis confirmed
C theories are rich array of observations regarding behavior but with few facts to support them
D nothing
Correct Answer: a theory must be defined so it can be dis confirmed
The products of naturalistic observation are best described in terms of:
A explanation
B theory
C prediction
D description
Correct Answer: description
A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would:
A carefully design controlled situations in which to observe behavior
B Rely on observations of subjects’ responses to nares
C observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory or clinic
D make records of the behavior of clients treated in therapy
Correct Answer: observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory or clinic
A study to determine the degree of relationship between two events is called:
A naturalistic observation
B the correlational method
C a controlled experiment
D the survey method
Correct Answer: the correlational method
A scientific explanation that remains tentative until it has been adequately tested is called a(n):
A theory
B Law
C hypothesis
D experiments
Correct Answer: hypothesis
Maslow proposed a need to develop one’s potential and be the best one can be, which he called:
A self-image
B self-concept
C self-esteem
D self-actualization
Correct Answer: self-actualization
Ageism term coined by:
A H. C. Armstrong
B Pearl S. Buck
C James Frazer
D Robert N. Butler
Correct Answer: Robert N. Butler