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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.

_________is related to the work that individuals do, while_______concerns whether employees are satisfied with aspects such as pay or benefits.
A Extrinsic satisfaction; intrinsic satisfaction
B Intrinsic satisfaction; extrinsic satisfaction
C Facet satisfaction; extrinsic satisfaction
D Extrinsic satisfaction; facet satisfaction
Correct Answer: Intrinsic satisfaction; extrinsic satisfaction
The feedback loop in goal setting theory deals with the discrepancy between:
A Actual goal accomplished and expected goal accomplishment of peers
B Actual goal accomplishment and the failures the person has experienced
C Actual goal accomplishment and the goal to which the person was committed
D Actual goal accomplishment and the actual goal accomplishment of peers
Correct Answer: Actual goal accomplishment and the goal to which the person was committed
Managers, across all cultures, tend to employ all of the following motivational practices except:
A Quality improvement interventions
B Differential distributions of rewards
C Setting goals and making decisions for employees
D Design and redesign of jobs and organizations
Correct Answer: Setting goals and making decisions for employees
John, in a meeting with his boss, was elated to hear the president of the company was impressed with his contribution. However, when he left the meeting and was sitting in his office, john began to experience feelings of anger. What theory would most support john’s circumstances?
A Nice- factor theory
B Face satisfaction theory
C Dissatisfaction theory
D Opponent process theory
Correct Answer: Opponent process theory
Research has indicated that egocentricity, group polarization and production-blocking all contribute to diminished_______.
A Group decision- making
B Group cohesiveness
C Organizational culture
D Group effectiveness
Correct Answer: Group decision- making
What are the psychological effects of unemployment on individuals?
A Depression
B Negative self-esteem
C Anxiety
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
One of these statements referring to organizational culture is FALSE – please highlight it:
A Organizational culture can be described as shared values, attitudes and beliefs held by organizational numbers
B Play levels are not a manifestation of organizational culture
C Organizational psychologists have adopted three approaches to understanding culture
D We can best understand organizational culture by adopting a multi-dimensional perspective
Correct Answer: Play levels are not a manifestation of organizational culture
Which of the following historical events was instrumental in the development of industrial/organizational psychology?
A The advent of the internet
B The influx of women into the workforce
C World War I
D The industrial revolution
Correct Answer: World War I
Instructing employees on specific parts of the job that they may not have experience with is called:
A Performance appraisal
B Leadership
C Job analysis
D Training
Correct Answer: Training
Which of the following will be best at decreasing job stress?
A Finding a job that is not challenging
B Engaging in meaningful leisure activities outside of work
C “Sucking it up” and just doing the job
D Focusing on work demands at the expense of getting adequate sleep
Correct Answer: Engaging in meaningful leisure activities outside of work