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Psychology 6096 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.

Searching for identity by fulfilling needs is basic to the theory of:

A Freud
B Allport
C Form
D Jung
Correct Answer: Form

When a polygraph operator asks a subject, “Have you ever lied to your parents?“ he or she is using:

A a control
B a critical
C deception
D an irrelevant
Correct Answer: a control

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for restoring the body and conserving energy is the:

A somatic nervous system
B limbic system
C parasympathetic division
D sympathetic division
Correct Answer: parasympathetic division

The inverted-U function describes the relationship between:

A deprivation and sex drive
B stimulation and curiosity
C arousal and performance
D sex drive and satisfier
Correct Answer: arousal and performance

The most universally recognized facial expression is:

A pursed lips
B smiling
C sticking out your tongue
D raising your eye brows
Correct Answer: smiling

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