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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.

Research has indicated that egocentricity, group polarization and production-blocking all contribute to diminished_______.
A Group decision- making
B Group cohesiveness
C Organizational culture
D Group effectiveness
Correct Answer: Group decision- making
What are the psychological effects of unemployment on individuals?
A Depression
B Negative self-esteem
C Anxiety
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
One of these statements referring to organizational culture is FALSE – please highlight it:
A Organizational culture can be described as shared values, attitudes and beliefs held by organizational numbers
B Play levels are not a manifestation of organizational culture
C Organizational psychologists have adopted three approaches to understanding culture
D We can best understand organizational culture by adopting a multi-dimensional perspective
Correct Answer: Play levels are not a manifestation of organizational culture
Which of the following historical events was instrumental in the development of industrial/organizational psychology?
A The advent of the internet
B The influx of women into the workforce
C World War I
D The industrial revolution
Correct Answer: World War I
Which of the following will be best at decreasing job stress?
A Finding a job that is not challenging
B Engaging in meaningful leisure activities outside of work
C “Sucking it up” and just doing the job
D Focusing on work demands at the expense of getting adequate sleep
Correct Answer: Engaging in meaningful leisure activities outside of work
Where do most qualified job applicants come from?
A the internet
B the newspaper
C head hunters
D career fairs
Correct Answer: the internet
An interview feels certain that he can tell who is lying in a job interview. His certainly in his ability is an example of:
A The halo effect
B Selection bias
C Central tendency bias
D Interviewer illusion
Correct Answer: Interviewer illusion
Which of the following is an example of role conflict?
A A worker who is going through a divorce and is unable to complete his job responsibilities
B A worker who is having conflict with one of her subordinates
C A worker who has just been promoted to supervisor and who is having problems relating to her supervisees
D A worker who is being sexually harassed by his co-worker
Correct Answer: A worker who is going through a divorce and is unable to complete his job responsibilities
What is the theory called the suggests that tension exists when individuals hold incompatible thoughts?
A Dissonance theory
B Equity theory
C Comparison theory
D Incompatibility theory
Correct Answer: Dissonance theory
Which of the following is an example of 360-degree feedback?
A An employee receiving feedback on her ability to successfully
B An employee receiving feedback that has been completed by two supervisors, so as to avoid rating errors
C An employee evaluating her own performance and sharing that with her supervisor
D An employee receiving feedback from her supervisor, her peer, and her subordinate
Correct Answer: An employee receiving feedback from her supervisor, her peer, and her subordinate