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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.

For which of the following is wihelm wundt primarily know?
A the establishment of the first formal laboratory for research in psychology
B the distinction between mind and body as two separate entities
C the discovery of how signals are conducted along nerves in the body
D the development of the first formal program for training in psychotherapy
Correct Answer: the establishment of the first formal laboratory for research in psychology
Memories outside of conscious awareness are called:_______________?
A proactive memories
B reactive memories
C explicit memories
D implicit memories
Correct Answer: implicit memories
A punisher can be: _________________?
A the onset of an unpleasant event
B the removal of a positive state of affairs.
C any consequence that reduces the occurrence of a behavior
D a positive reinforcer
Correct Answer: any consequence that reduces the occurrence of a behavior
The pons acts as a bridge between the medulla and other brain areas and influences:
A activity
B sleep and arousal
C motor behavior
D higher reasoning
Correct Answer: sleep and arousal
Which sensory receptor is found in greatest number in the skin?
A touch receptors
B warmth receptors
C pressure receptors
D pain receptors
Correct Answer: pain receptors
The storage capacity of long-term memory is best described as: ____________?
A a single item
B about seven items
C about seven volumes
D limitless
Correct Answer: limitless
The major link between the brain and the glandular system is the: ____________?
A hypothalamus
B pituitary
C CNS
D midbrain
Correct Answer: hypothalamus
In order to summarize or organize a series of observations in some meaningful way, psychologists may develop
A hypotheses
B experiments
C surveys
D theories
Correct Answer: theories
Closure, nearness, similarity, and continuation are categories of:___________?
A perceptual (Gestalt) organization
B cognitive style
C cognitive organization
D perceptual integration
Correct Answer: perceptual (Gestalt) organization
The tendency to group together objects that are the same size, shape, color or form is know as: _____________?
A closure
B continuation
C similarity
D nearness.
Correct Answer: similarity