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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.

Some research suggests that women are more receptive to external sensory stimuli when they are what?

A Most tired

B Least hungry

C Least fertile

D Most fertile

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Correct Answer: Most fertile

The functions of some peripheral factors in the control of eating can be demonstrated by the sham feeding preparation. But which of the following is NOT true? In the sham feeding preparation:

A The animal tastes smells and eats the food normally

B The stomach becomes full

C It becomes clear that the taste and smell of food provide the immediate reward for food-motivated behavior

D It becomes clear that oropharyngeal make us feel satiated

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: The stomach becomes full

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 ‘work’ refers to a voluntary behaviour

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

Rudy has been on a strict diet of 1000 calories per day for the last six weeks. He lost considerably more weight in the first three weeks of his diet than in the last three because:

A his insulin level has decreased

B learn tissue is maintained by fewer calories than is fat tissue

C his metabolic rate has decreased

D his fat cells have decreased in number

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: his metabolic rate has decreased

The Thematic Apperception Test is considered________test.

A a criterion-based

B an aptitude

C an achievement

D a projective

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: a projective

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 can’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

The heritability appears to be:

A virtually impossible to demonstrate

B very low

C in the range of 60%-70%

D irrelevant to the understanding of obesity

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: in the range of 60%-70%

People sometimes choose a certain career because they want a please their parents. This is an example of a (n)_______factor as a motivational source.

A emotional

B social

C cognitive

D innate

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: social

Our sexual attraction toward members of either the same sex or the opposite sex is called our.

A sexual orientation

B gender identity

C sexual identity

D set point

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Correct Answer: sexual orientation

Santa Claus stops by your house to drop off presents and is feeling very hungry. He sees two cookies on the mantle and quickly devours them. Afterward, he no longer feels a need to eat. What theory of motivation best describes this situation?

A Instinct

B Evolutionary

C Drive reduction

D Incentive

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Drive reduction

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Some research suggests that women are more receptive to external sensory stimuli when they are what?

The functions of some peripheral factors in the control of eating can be demonstrated by the sham feeding preparation. But which of the following is NOT true? In the sham feeding preparation:

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

Rudy has been on a strict diet of 1000 calories per day for the last six weeks. He lost considerably more weight in the first three weeks of his diet than in the last three because:

The Thematic Apperception Test is considered________test.

The heritability appears to be:

People sometimes choose a certain career because they want a please their parents. This is an example of a (n)_______factor as a motivational source.

Our sexual attraction toward members of either the same sex or the opposite sex is called our.

Santa Claus stops by your house to drop off presents and is feeling very hungry. He sees two cookies on the mantle and quickly devours them. Afterward, he no longer feels a need to eat. What theory of motivation best describes this situation?