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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.

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Gill has psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil’s symptoms. In this case, Gill therapist is MOST likely treating him for
A generalized anxiety disorder
B schizophrenia
C borderline personality disorder
D panic disorder
Correct Answer: schizophrenia
Which neurotransmitter plays the most significant role in the regulating of schizophrenic symptoms?
A gamma – aminobutyric acid (GABA)
B epinephrine
C acetylcholine
D dopamine
Correct Answer: dopamine
Studies have proven that some prenatal factors may cause schizophrenia except:
A deficiencies in nutrition
B substance abuse
C perinatal hypoxia
D parental viral exposure
Correct Answer: substance abuse
What is the average age range in which a person first experiences the onset of schizophrenic symptoms?
A Mid 40s
B Adolescence
C Early 20s to early 30s
D Late 30s to early 40s
Correct Answer: Early 20s to early 30s
The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?
A involuntary movements of tongue and face
B no movement at all
C slow movements
D clapping of the hands repeatedly
Correct Answer: involuntary movements of tongue and face
All but this common drug trade name are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia
A Haldol
B Clozaril
C Thorazine
D Losec
Correct Answer: Losec
Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side – effect of taking benzodiazepines?
A Ataxia
B Wakefulness
C Drowsiness
D confusion
Correct Answer: Wakefulness
Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias?
A Little Benjamin
B Little Hans
C Little Albert
D Little Firtz
Correct Answer: Little Hans
Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias?
A Threat perception (how dangerous individual believes the threat to be)
B Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)
C Conflict in the psyche (conflict between id, ego and superego)
D Genetics alone affects the likelihood of an individual developing a phobia
Correct Answer: Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)
Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias?
A Hypnosis
B Gradual exposure
C Avoidance
D Medication
Correct Answer: Avoidance
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