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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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.

Researchers use experiments rather than other research method in order to distinguish between:

A case studies and surveys

B random samples representative samples

C facts and theories

D causes and effects

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Correct Answer: causes and effects

Currently a large proportion of the Pakistani populations overweight. Dr. Laeeq thinks that, in part, this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and suggested that in times Laeeq has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and ensure enough calories for energy and survival Dr. Laeeq’s views are most consistent with those of the

A evolutionary perspective in psychology

B behavioral perspective in psychology

C biological perspective in psychology

D cognitive perspective in psychology

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Correct Answer: evolutionary perspective in psychology

Which of the following is most likely to be studied by a cognitive psychologist?

A factors that determine group cohesiveness

B strategies used by college students to solve a particular problem

C play behavior in preschool children

D results of visual-spatial tests between genders

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Correct Answer: strategies used by college students to solve a particular problem

Which measure of central tendency is used to calculate your grade-point average?

A range

B median

C mode

D mean

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Correct Answer: mean

After noting that a majority of professional basketball players are African-American, Ervin concluded that African-Americans are better athletes than, members of other racial groups Ervin’s conclusion best illustrates the danger of:

A The false consensus effect

B the hindsight bias

C replication

D generalizing from vivid cases

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Correct Answer: generalizing from vivid cases

A researcher has children watch 30 minutes of violent television, and then counts the number of times they hit each other afterward in a one-hour play period as a measure of aggression. The researcher causes aggression, however this conclusion may be invalid because:

A all children are prone to aggressive behavior

B it is unethical to force children to watch violent television

C there was no control group

D aggression wasn’t operationally defined

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Correct Answer: there was no control group

The idea that you can’t be profoundly relaxed and fearful at the same time is basic to:

A behavior modification

B systematic desensitization

C psychodynamic activation

D reaction formation

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Correct Answer: systematic desensitization

Which of the following psychologists is MOST likely to deal with the most severe mental health problems?

A clinical psychologist

B research psychologist

C school psychologist

D counselling psychologist

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Correct Answer: clinical psychologist

The major characteristic of dissociative disorders is a disturbance of:

A sleep

B perception

C memory

D appetite

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Correct Answer: memory

A chat implant that intermittently stimulates the vagus nerve has been used to treat some patients with:

A bulimia

B anxiety disorders

C schizophrenia

D chronic depression

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Correct Answer: chronic depression

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Researchers use experiments rather than other research method in order to distinguish between:

Which of the following is most likely to be studied by a cognitive psychologist?

Which measure of central tendency is used to calculate your grade-point average?

After noting that a majority of professional basketball players are African-American, Ervin concluded that African-Americans are better athletes than, members of other racial groups Ervin’s conclusion best illustrates the danger of:

A researcher has children watch 30 minutes of violent television, and then counts the number of times they hit each other afterward in a one-hour play period as a measure of aggression. The researcher causes aggression, however this conclusion may be invalid because:

The idea that you can’t be profoundly relaxed and fearful at the same time is basic to:

Which of the following psychologists is MOST likely to deal with the most severe mental health problems?

The major characteristic of dissociative disorders is a disturbance of:

A chat implant that intermittently stimulates the vagus nerve has been used to treat some patients with: