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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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.

Current research considers human sexual behavior to be motivated by what factors in the brain?

A External sensory stimuli and organismâ€™s internal state

B Pre-optic area and estrogen

C Interpersonal attraction and financial stability

D Intelligence and physical attractiveness

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Correct Answer: External sensory stimuli and organismâ€™s internal state

Which of the following is NOT the case with respect to a primateâ€™s secondary cortical taste area?

A It is also known as the orbitofrontal cortex

B There is no modulation of taste-responses in the secondary region of the brain

C As satiety develops, neuronal activity in the secondary taste cortex appears to make food less acceptable and less pleasant

D Electrical stimulation in the secondary taste cortex produces reward

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Correct Answer: There is no modulation of taste-responses in the secondary region of the brain

Which of the following definition of key terms in motivation is?

A A reward is something an animal will work to obtain or achieve

B A punishment is something an animal will work to escape or avoid

C A voluntary behaviour is also called a Pavlovian response

D The term â€˜workâ€™ refers to a voluntary behaviour

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Correct Answer: A voluntary behaviour is also called a Pavlovian response

Jackson had a huge breakfast this morning and is still feeling stuffed when he arrives at work. However, one of his colleagues has brought some delicious-looking donuts to the morning staff meeting and Jackson just canâ€™t resist. Although he feels full, he eats donuts. His behavior is inconsistent with:

A incentive theories of motivation

B drive theories of motivation

C evolutionary theories of motivation

D the Cannon-Bard theory of motivation

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: drive theories of motivation

Which of the following is most likely to interfere with oneâ€™s efforts to successfully quit smoking?

A beginning an aerobic exercise program

B consumption of alcohol

C use of nicotine gum

D informing others of oneâ€™s intentions to quit

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Correct Answer: consumption of alcohol

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the:

A ventromedial hypothalamus

B anterior commissure

C anterior cingulated cortex

D lateral hypothalamus

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Correct Answer: anterior cingulated cortex

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

A by observing subjectsâ€™ actual behavior in competitive situations

B by interviewing subjects about their achievement needs

C with the Thematic Apperception Test

D With the Minnesota Multiphasic personality Inventory

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Correct Answer: with the Thematic Apperception Test

Full and clear communication regarding Kelseyâ€™s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

A flow

B experiencing flow

C 360-degree feedback

D structured interviews

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Correct Answer: 360-degree feedback

Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the-theory of motivation. Eventually, however, josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now the needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Joshâ€™s behavior is now best explained bytheory.

A arousal; incentive

B drive reduction; arousal

C drive reduction; incentive

D incentive; drive reduction

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Correct Answer: incentive; drive reduction

Imagine you are a male three-spined stickleback (a fish). You come across a nest of unfertilized three-spined stickleback eggs and you canâ€™t help but do a particular dance and then go ahead and fertilize the eggs. Which theory of motivation accounts for your behavior?

A Opponent-process

B Instinct

C Arousal

D Behavioral

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Instinct

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Current research considers human sexual behavior to be motivated by what factors in the brain?

Which of the following is NOT the case with respect to a primateâ€™s secondary cortical taste area?

Which of the following definition of key terms in motivation is?

Which of the following is most likely to interfere with oneâ€™s efforts to successfully quit smoking?

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the:

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

Full and clear communication regarding Kelseyâ€™s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

Imagine you are a male three-spined stickleback (a fish). You come across a nest of unfertilized three-spined stickleback eggs and you canâ€™t help but do a particular dance and then go ahead and fertilize the eggs. Which theory of motivation accounts for your behavior?

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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All Topics 6084

Current research considers human sexual behavior to be motivated by what factors in the brain?

Which of the following is NOT the case with respect to a primateâ€™s secondary cortical taste area?

Which of the following definition of key terms in motivation is?

Which of the following is most likely to interfere with oneâ€™s efforts to successfully quit smoking?

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the:

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

Full and clear communication regarding Kelseyâ€™s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

Imagine you are a male three-spined stickleback (a fish). You come across a nest of unfertilized three-spined stickleback eggs and you canâ€™t help but do a particular dance and then go ahead and fertilize the eggs. Which theory of motivation accounts for your behavior?

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the: