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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.

Psychological approach is associated with which Sociologist:
A A G Frank
B D McClelland
C M Nash
D W W Rostow
Correct Answer: D McClelland
Dependency theory approach is associated with which Sociologist:
A A.G. Frank
B D.McClelland
C M. Nash
D W.W.Rostow
Correct Answer: M. Nash
What is a major problem experienced by those researching deviance?
A the issue of confidentiality
B finding willing participants
C potential physical and emotional danger
D None of the above
Correct Answer: the issue of confidentiality
Durkheim used the multivariate approach to write a pioneering and influential analysis of:
A racial discrimination
B European countries
C poverty
D suicide
Correct Answer: suicide
What is the first step in the scientific method?
A reviewing the literature
B defining the problem
C formulating a testable hypothesis
D selecting the research design and then collecting and analyzing the data
Correct Answer: defining the problem
The sociological perspective always focuses on:
A individuals
B Groups
C governments
D criminals
Correct Answer: Groups
When we think about culture in our lives and in research we often highlight the:
A similarities
B differences
C parallels
D hierarchies
Correct Answer: differences
Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called:
A fasting
B malnutrition
C anorexia nervosa
D hypoglycemia
Correct Answer: anorexia nervosa
People are likely to discount information that is inconsistent with their stereotyped beliefs. This can cause a:
A Fundamental attribution error
B Perpetuating stereotype
C Behavioral confirmation
D Self-serving bias
Correct Answer: Behavioral confirmation
One way to reverse prejudice as shown in the Robber’s Cave experiment is to:
A Foster shared goals
B Educate the groups
C Encourage competition
D Maintain inter-group contact
Correct Answer: Foster shared goals