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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.

Clinical psychologists are trained to appreciate which aspects of their client’s problems?
A Physiological
B Biological
C Mental
D Developmental
Correct Answer: Biological
Which of the following is not Wechsler’s intelligence test?
A WAIS-IV
B WISC-V
C WIAT-III
D WPPSI-IV
Correct Answer: WIAT-III
How many factors does Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales—Fifth Edition feature for each of which yields an index score?
A Four
B Four or five
C Exactly five
D Exactly three
Correct Answer: Exactly five
A field experiment is one that:
A uses the “real world” as a laboratory
B tests a field or “range” of independent variables
C differs little from naturalistic observation
D requires no measurement of dependent variables
Correct Answer: uses the “real world” as a laboratory
If you’re trying to establish a causal relationship between a reinforcer and increased performance. you should use a(n)________method.
A clinical study
B experimental
C survey
D correlational
Correct Answer: experimental
The essence of the experiment method is.
A accurate calculation of correlation’s
B obtaining direct reports from subjects about their subjective experiences
C careful measurement and record keeping
D using control to identify cause-and effect connections
Correct Answer: using control to identify cause-and effect connections
Which of the following coefficients of correlation indicates the weakest relationship between two sets of variables?
A 0.08
B -0.29
C 0.48
D -1
Correct Answer: 0.08
The fortune teller who studies your palm carefully before announcing that “great fortune lies in your immediate future” is practicing___________ psychology.
A applied
B commonsense
C pseudo
D forensic
Correct Answer: pseudo
Which of the following is true of traits?
A Traits are descriptors used to label personality
B Sheldon (1974) categorized people according to four body types
C Modern theorists view traits as discrete rather than continuous entities
D According to trait theorists, categorizing people into separate groups of ‘sociable’ versus ‘unsociable’ is extremely useful
Correct Answer: Traits are descriptors used to label personality
Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions in Cattell’s 18 Personality Factors are (18PF)?
A Forthright-shrewd
B Placid-Neurotic
C Undisciplined-controlled
D Tough-minded-tender-minded
Correct Answer: Placid-Neurotic