M C Q s D r i v e

Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

thumb

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.

The brainstem consists mainly of the ______________?
A cerebellum and the cerebral cortex
B cerebrum and the medulla
C medulla and the cerebellum
D cerebral cortex and the medulla
Correct Answer: medulla and the cerebellum
The cerebral cortex is composed of two sides or:
A pons
B positrons
C connector neurons
D hemispheres
Correct Answer: hemispheres
What is an EEG records?
A the number of neurons in the brain
B electrical impulses from the brain
C Chemical activity in the cranial nerves
D direct electrical stimulation and activation of the brain
Correct Answer: electrical impulses from the brain
When infants are placed in the middle of a visual cliff, they usually ______________?
A remain still
B move to the shallow side of the apparatus
C move to the deep side of the apparatus
D approach their mothers when called, whether that requires moving to the shallow or deep side.
Correct Answer: move to the shallow side of the apparatus
The incoming flow of information from our sensory systems is referred to as ____________?
A sensation
B perception
C adaptation
D cognition
Correct Answer: sensation
Limen refers to __________?
A a threshold
B perceptual defense
C a sensation
D subliminal messages
Correct Answer: a threshold
A visual defect know as astigmatism is the result of: ___________?
A an eyeball that is too short.
B an eyeball that is too long
C an abnormal distribution of visual receptors in the retina.
D a misshapen cornea or lens
Correct Answer: a misshapen cornea or lens
The endocrine system:
A is the only communications network in the body
B depends on electrical massages for communication
C secretes hormones into the blood stream for communication
D secretes hormones into the exocrine ducts for communication.
Correct Answer: secretes hormones into the blood stream for communication
Comparative psychologists are primarily interested in:____________?
A stimulus-response connections
B animal behavior
C the comparison of functional and behavioral psychology.
D the comparison of different types of psychotherapy.
Correct Answer: animal behavior
The most frequently used method in psychology to explore cause and effect relationships between variables is :
A Correlational method
B Experimental method
C Naturalistic observation method
D Participant observer method
Correct Answer: Experimental method