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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.

Which of the following is considered by the text to be a pseudo-psychology?
A cognitive psychology
B behaviorism
C Gestalt psychology
D astrology
Correct Answer: astrology
the psychodynamic view emphasizes the role of ___________ in development.
A external rewards and punishments
B internal impulses, desires, and conficts
C Subjective experiences, potentials and ideals
D physiology, genetics, biochemistry and evolution
Correct Answer: internal impulses, desires, and conficts
A scientific explanation that remains tentative until it has been adequately tested is called a(n):
A theory
B law
C hypothesis
D experiment
Correct Answer: hypothesis
In a study of effects of alcohol on driving ability, the control group should driving ability, the control group should be given:
A a high dosage of alcohol
B one-half the dosage given the experimental group
C a driving test before and after drinking alcohol.
D no alcohol at all
Correct Answer: no alcohol at all
A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would:
A carefully design controlled situations in which to observe behavior
B rely on observations of subjects responses tonaires.
C observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory of clinic
D make records of the behavior of clients treated in therapy
Correct Answer: observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory of clinic
Perceptual schema is: ____________?
A A context expectation
B A perceptual set
C An orientation constancy
D The cognitive map that provides a frame of reference
Correct Answer: The cognitive map that provides a frame of reference
In recognition: ____________________?
A Retroactive and proactive interference are less than that in recall
B Retroactive and proactive interference are more than that in recall
C Retroactive interference is less but proactive interference is more than that in recall
D Retroactive interference is more but proactive interference is less than that in recall
Correct Answer: Retroactive interference is less but proactive interference is more than that in recall
What is indicated by the negative acceleration curve of practice effects?
A Rate of learning speeds up a amount of learning increases
B Rate of learning slow as amount of learning increasing
C There is no relationship between rate and amount of learning
D There is an inverted U-curve relationship between rate and amount of learning
Correct Answer: Rate of learning slow as amount of learning increasing
When motives become independent of their origin, what is the phenomenon know as?
A Self-actualization
B Maturation
C Functional autonomy
D Independence
Correct Answer: Functional autonomy
Which one of the following psychosocial characteristic is developed after resolving the conflict created by trust and mistrust?
A Competency
B Hope
C Purpose
D Willpower
Correct Answer: Hope