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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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Which profession is most directly involved in the application of psychology’s principles to the workplace?
A social psychology
B development psychology
C industrial-organizational psychology
D personality psychology
Correct Answer: industrial-organizational psychology
Mr. Walters has many years of experience as a personal officers for a large corporation. He does not review most job applicants’ reference files because he is confident of his ability to predict their future work performance based on his direct face-to-face conversations with them. Mr. Walters’ confidence best illustrates:
A the interviewer illusion
B social leadership
C 360-degree feedback
D the halo error
Correct Answer: the interviewer illusion
Which of the following suggestions would be the worst advice for a dieter?
A “Avoid consumption of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages”
B “Avoid eating during the day so you can enjoy a big meal in the evening”
C “Accompany your diet with a sustained exercise program”
D “Reduce your weight gradually over a period of many months”
Correct Answer: “Avoid eating during the day so you can enjoy a big meal in the evening”
Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feedings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the_______theory of motivation. Eventually, however josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now he needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by______theory.
A arousal; Incentive
B drive reduction; arousal
C drive; reduction; incentive
D incentive; drive; reduction
Correct Answer: incentive; drive; reduction
Lauren and Curtis spend six hours per week studying for the botany course. Lauren is concerned that if she doesn’t study she will fail the course; Curtis is concerned that if he doesn’t study he won’t earn the highest grade in the class. In this example:
A Lauren is motivated by both a fear of failure and a need for achievement, while Curtis is merely motivated by a need for achievement
B Lauren is motivated by a fear of failure and Curtis is motivated by a need for achievement
C both students are motivated by a need for achievement
D both students are motivated by a fear of failure
Correct Answer: Lauren is motivated by a fear of failure and Curtis is motivated by a need for achievement
Juan is obsessed with building up his bank balance, even though he is quite comfortable and prosperous now. Juan’s situation exemplifies the power of:
A fixed-action patterns
B homeostasis
C secondary drives
D arousal
Correct Answer: secondary drives
Researcher’s __________ will be mainly about the methods of enabling.
A Report
B Method
C Hypothesis
D Research
Correct Answer: Report
The “little brain” attached to the rear of the brainstorm is called the:
A limbic system
B thalamus
C corpus callosum
D cerebellum
Correct Answer: cerebellum
Instinctive behavior:
A Part of one’s inherited structure
B Learned by experience
C Can be modified by environments
D All of the above
Correct Answer: Part of one’s inherited structure
________________ is closely related to grammar and pronunciation.
A Aphasia
B Broca’s area
C Wernicke’s area
D Agnosia
Correct Answer: Broca’s area
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