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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.

Sania expects that diligent study will enable to earn good grades on her tests. Paula’s belief best illustrates:
A the spotlight effect
B an Electra complex
C an internal locus of control
D unconditional positive regard
Correct Answer: an internal locus of control
Saima often has temper tantrums and pouts when she can’t have her own away. She often behaves impulsively and becomes extremely impatient if she can’t have the things that she wants immediately. According to Freud’s view of the personality, Saima’s personality appears to be dominated by:
A her id
B her alter ego
C her ego
D reaction formation
Correct Answer: her id
Hammad sets extremely high standards for both himself and others. He tends to be rigid and inflexible and rarely allows himself to enjoy life. Freud would probably conclude that Hammad is dominated by:
A his id
B penis envy
C his neuroticism
D his superego
Correct Answer: his superego
If you were to kick the dog after a hard day at the office, you would be using:
A Displacement
B Projection
C Reaction Formation
D Rationalization
Correct Answer: Displacement
Striving for fulfilment or being all that you can be characterizes:
A Conditions of worth
B Empathic understanding
C Unconditional positive regard
D Self-actualization
Correct Answer: Self-actualization
When the values in a culture emphasize putting group goals ahead of personal goals and defining one’s identity in terms of the groups one belongs to, the culture is said to be high in:
A self-actualization
B self-efficacy
C collectivism
D individualism
Correct Answer: collectivism
In which of the following cultures is an independent view of the self-most likely to be the norm?
A China
B Japan
C Africa
D United States
Correct Answer: United States
All of the following are parts of Freud’s structure of the personality EXCEPT the:
A Id
B Self
C Superego
D Ego
Correct Answer: Self
Freud named the complex after a mythical Greek figure who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother.
A Narcissus
B Ulysses
C Electra
D Oedipus
Correct Answer: Oedipus
According to social identity theory, from what do we derive a large part of our identity and feelings about ourselves?
A Where we were born
B The amount of prejudice experienced
C The groups we belong to
D Competition between groups
Correct Answer: The groups we belong to