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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 these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus?
A Decreased heart rate
B Palpitations
C Sweating
D Shortness of birth
Correct Answer: Decreased heart rate
Dysthymia is the least serious from of depression, but what effects does it have on its victims?
A More victims of this disease commit suicide
B It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression
C It causes temporary blindness
D It is often mistaken for major depression
Correct Answer: It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression
What is bipolar disorder also commonly called?
A Manic depression
B Dysthymia
C Schizophrenia
D Chronic depression
Correct Answer: Manic depression
Which form of therapy would most likely help depressed patients by teaching them how to resolve disagreements with their friends?
A humanistic therapy
B interpersonal psychotherapy
C psychoanalysis
D cognitive therapy
Correct Answer: interpersonal psychotherapy
How long do mood swings happen for bipolar disorder victims?
A several days at a time
B A few days to many years
C A few weeks at a time
D 6 months
Correct Answer: A few days to many years
What age group suffers mostly from major depression?
A Elderly adults
B Young men
C Young women
D Teen – ager
Correct Answer: Teen – ager
What are the same shortcoming of Dr. Michael First’s research on BIID?
A His subjects are limited to those people who sought him out
B He only surveyed 53 patients
C There are no long – term studies of patients with BIID
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
What are the major causes of depression?
A Chemical imbalance in the brain
B The result of a traumatic experience or personal setback
C Genetic predisposition
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
What sound you do if you begin to have a panic attack?
A Take slow, deep breaths and remind yourself you are safe
B Go to the hospital
C Run home
D Take drugs or alcohol
Correct Answer: Take slow, deep breaths and remind yourself you are safe
One of the following which these might inspire a switch of person in an MPD in their everyday environment?
A a loud sound
B a song
C a childhood memory
D all of these
Correct Answer: all of these