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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.

Phallometry is:
A a technique for assessing a man’s sexual responsiveness to different types of sexual imagery
B a measure of effect size
C a type of lie detector test
D a technique for assessing the acceptance of rape myths in rapists
Correct Answer: a technique for assessing a man’s sexual responsiveness to different types of sexual imagery
The legal definition of rape now includes:
A only vaginal penetration
B oral and vaginal penetration
C vaginal penetration of an adult
D vaginal, oral and anal penetration
Correct Answer: vaginal, oral and anal penetration
The illusion of movement created by presenting visual stimuli in rapid succession is called:
A convergence
B retinal disparity
C motion parallax
D the phi phenomenon
Correct Answer: the phi phenomenon
The second stage in the development of violent behavior includes:
A Distal factors
B Conduct disorder
C Poor parenting
D (b) and (c)
Correct Answer: (b) and (c)
The qualities of successful rehabilitation programs to treat offenders include:
A Cognitive interviews
B Offender profiling
C Being community-based
D Focus on relationship with parents
Correct Answer: Being community-based
Our levels of fear may be influenced by:
A personal expense
B crime news
C aspects of our personality which make us more, or less, afraid of crime
D all of the options above
Correct Answer: all of the options above
Which of the following sources provide information about crime in society?
A The media
B Personal expenses
C Crime statistics, research data such as that found on the internet
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
A person with a severe form of antisocial personality disorder can be classified as which of the following?
A Trotiopath
B Psychopath
C Telepath
D Multipath
Correct Answer: Psychopath
Aggression and violent conduct can be best predicted by:
A Antisocial behavior
B History of mental illness
C Family criminality
D A and C
Correct Answer: A and C
Which of the below would NOT be considered a symptom of OCD?
A Major depression
B Scrupulosity
C Checking
D Repeating
Correct Answer: Major depression