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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.

The branching fibers of the________________end in________________and link with parts of other neurons.
A soma; somatic membrane
B nucleus; nucleic dampers
C dendrite; dendritic arcs
D axon; axon terminals
Correct Answer: axon; axon terminals
The major link between the brain and the glandular system is the:
A hypothalamus
B pituitary
C CNS
D midbrain
Correct Answer: hypothalamus
________________ is closely related to grammar and pronunciation.
A Aphasia
B Broca’s area
C Wernicke’s area
D Agnosia
Correct Answer: Broca’s area
One function of glial cells is to:
A mimic the effects of neurotransmitters
B stimulate the production or hormones
C control heartbeat and breathing
D provide nutrients to interneurons
Correct Answer: provide nutrients to interneurons
Nerve cell bodies and dendrites are not the only locations sensitives to neurotransmitters. Receptor sites can also be found on:
A muscles and glands
B skeletal joints
C axon terminals
D all vital organs
Correct Answer: muscles and glands
Migraine headaches are most closely linked with an:
A oversupply of GABA
B undersupply of serotonin
C undersupply of norepinephrine
D oversupply of glutamate
Correct Answer: oversupply of glutamate
The most obvious difference between the human brain and the brain of a carp would be in the:
A hypothalamus
B thalamus
C cerebellum
D cerebral cortex
Correct Answer: cerebral cortex
Opiate drugs occupy the same receptor sites as:
A endorphins
B serotonin
C axon terminal
D dendrite
Correct Answer: dendrite
Deaf people who use sign language typically:
A have a smaller corpus callosum than hearing persons
B demonstrate greater mathematical competence than hearing persons
C process language in their left cerebral hemisphere
D recognize facial expressions of emotion with their left rather than their right cerebral hemisphere
Correct Answer: process language in their left cerebral hemisphere
The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the:
A peripheral nervous system
B central nervous system
C afferent nervous system
D vascular nervous system
Correct Answer: peripheral nervous system