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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.

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Coretta is quite pessimistic, anxious, and moody. In terms of the Eysenck’s basic personality dimensions she would be classified as:
A passive-aggressive
B manic-depressive
C unstable-introverted
D external-dependent
Correct Answer: unstable-introverted
Learning theorists:
A have removed the “person” from personality
B emphasize situational determinants of behavior
C stress the role of the unconscious
D would view a trait as stable in all situations
Correct Answer: emphasize situational determinants of behavior
Farida was informed by a professional palm reader. “You generally communicate openly with others, but you have certain dark secrets that even your closest friends could never guess.” The fact that Farida was impressed by the palm reader’s insight into her personality best illustrates:
A the Barnum effect
B the spotlight effect
C the self-reference phenomenon
D unconditional positive regard
Correct Answer: the Barnum effect
The best indicator of a person’s level of optimism is his or her:
A ideal self
B gender identity
C unconditional positive regard
D attributional style
Correct Answer: attributional style
One of Freud’s major contributions was his:
A belief that the first years of life help to shape personality
B belief in the concept of libido, sexual desires, and biological instincts
C discovery of complexes during the genital stage
D elaboration of the humanistic approach to personality development
Correct Answer: belief that the first years of life help to shape personality
Which of the following stages of Freud’s psychosexual development does NOT have a corresponding erogenous zone?
A Oral
B Anal
C Phallic
D Latency
Correct Answer: Latency
Allport’s idea that the traits around which someone organizes their life are called_________traits.
A Cardinal
B Secondary
C Central
D Source
Correct Answer: Cardinal
All of the following are dimensions of Eysenck’s personality type theory EXCEPT:
A Introversion
B Melancholy
C Extroversion
D Neuroticism
Correct Answer: Melancholy
Personality theorists believe there may be______factors or very board dimensions that make up a person’s personality.
A 3
B 10
C 7
D 5
Correct Answer: 5
Which of the following is not a shortcoming of self-report personality inventories?
A The accuracy of the results is a function of the honesty of the respondent
B Respondents may attempt to answer in a way that makes them look good
C There is sometimes a problem with “yea-sayers” or “nay-sayers.”
D They are objective measures that are easy to administer and score
Correct Answer: They are objective measures that are easy to administer and score
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