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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.

In Asch’s study of conformity, subjects:
A were ordered to give consistently wrong answers to simples
B were ordered to deliver painful electric shocks to stranger
C indicated which of three lines matched a “standard line” in length
D became the recipients of painful electric shocks delivered by an experimental accomplice
Correct Answer: indicated which of three lines matched a “standard line” in length
All of the following are dimensions of Kelly’s attribution theory EXCEPT___________?
A Consensus
B Consistency
C Distinctiveness
D Cooperation
Correct Answer: Cooperation
Which find of psychology studies the perceptions, motives, and behavior are influenced by the interactions of people?
A Counselling
B Clinical
C Personality
D Social
Correct Answer: Social
The foot- in- the- door technique involves asking people to agree to a_______request first to increase the like hood that they will comply with a_______request later.
A large; small
B small; large
C large; large
D large; larger
Correct Answer: small; large
The next defines social psychology as the scientific study of how people______one another.
A understand, predict, and control
B understand, feel about, and behave toward
C think about, influence, and related to
D observe, understand, and communicate with
Correct Answer: think about, influence, and related to
Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value:
A enduring friendships
B nonconformity
C cultural traditions
D norms.
Correct Answer: nonconformity
Prejudice includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A Learned attitude
B Open- mindedness
C Negative feelings
D Justification of beliefs
Correct Answer: Open- mindedness
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
When someone does something for you, you should do something for that person. This is known as the ______________?
A Reciprocity norm
B Foot- in- the door technique
C Compliance motive
D Door- in- the- face technique
Correct Answer: Reciprocity norm
What is subculture?
A A culture with in a culture
B Something which breaks the rules
C A way of life
D None of the above
Correct Answer: A culture with in a culture