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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.

A competitive diver approaches the end of the board with rapidly beating heart and a dry mouth, a result of increased:
A adrenaline
B amine
C cortisone
D endorphins
Correct Answer: adrenaline
A hormone that increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels in times of emergency is:
A epinephrine
B glycogen
C testosterone
D insulin
Correct Answer: epinephrine
One of the most stressful events on the major life changes scale is:
A Death of a spouse
B Divorce
C Losing a job
D Major move
Correct Answer: Death of a spouse
Kinesics refers to the study of:
A body language
B emotional expression
C arousal during emotional stress
D emotional expression in animals and humans
Correct Answer: body language
The polygraph or “lie detector” primarily measures which component of emotion?
A attribution
B emotional expression
C physiological arousal
D vocal modulation
Correct Answer: physiological arousal
Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?
A Thalamus
B Hypothalamus
C Hippocampus
D Amygdala
Correct Answer: Amygdala
The most universally recognized facial expression is:
A pursed lips
B smiling
C sticking out your tongue
D raising your eyebrows
Correct Answer: smiling
What is the most common type of clinical anxiety disorder?
A Phobia
B Post traumatic stress
C panic disorder
D Obsessive compulsive disorder
Correct Answer: Phobia
Benzodiazepines exert their effects in the brain by enhancing activity at the_______receptor.
A GAB Aergic
B Cholinergic
C Dopaminergic
D Serotonergic
Correct Answer: GAB Aergic
Which nervous system is involved with mild, unpleasant stimulation?
A Parasympathetic
B Central
C Peripheral
D Sympathetic
Correct Answer: Sympathetic