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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 the following statements about dissociative identity disorder is true?
A The original personality is always aware of the alternate personalities.
B The alternate personalities are usually unaware of the original personality.
C The personalities are typically all quite similar to one an other.
D Starting in the 1970s, a dramatic increase occurred in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.
Correct Answer: Starting in the 1970s, a dramatic increase occurred in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.
Although Hafsa is plagued by a high level of dread. worry, and anxiety, she still manages to meet her daily responsibilities. Sue’s behavior:
A should not be considered abnormal, since her adaptive functioning is not impaired.
B should not be considered abnormal, since everyone sometimes experiences worry and anxiety.
C can still be considered abnormal,since she feels great personal distress.
D involves both a and b.
Correct Answer: can still be considered abnormal,since she feels great personal distress.
College students were asked to pretend that they were accused murders. Under hypnosis, the typically expressed a second personality when prompted to do so by the examining psychiatrist. This most strongly suggests that dissociative identity disorder may involve:
A unconscious fear.
B feelings of ambivalence.
C low self-esteem.
D role-playing.
Correct Answer: role-playing.
Zahid is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several elderly people out of the their life savings, and he seems to have little feelings for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behaviour is evidence of: _____________?
A a dissociative disorder.
B obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C schizophrenia.
D a personality disorder.
Correct Answer: a personality disorder.
An abnormal shrinkage of cerebral tissue is most likely to be associated with: __________?
A schizophrenia.
B obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C dissociative disorders.
D dysthymic disorder.
Correct Answer: schizophrenia.
Jefferson has gone in for a psychiatric assessment. He tells the clinician that he has been feeling detached from his surroundings since he started taking medication to control his high blood pressure. The clinician would use
A Axis III of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
B either Axis I or Axis II of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
C Axis X of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
D both Axis IV and Axis V of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
Correct Answer: Axis III of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
One difficulty with a purely attributional explanation of depression is that negative attributions:
A are more characteristics of men than of women
B are more clearly associated with mania than with depression
C have little effect on people’s feelings of self-worth
D may be a consequence rather than a cause of depression
Correct Answer: may be a consequence rather than a cause of depression
On the DSM-IV, disorders of mood would be recorded on __________?
A Axis I of the DSM-IV
B Axis VI of the DSM-IV
C Axis of the DSM-IV
D Axis of the DSM-IV
Correct Answer: Axis I of the DSM-IV
Naila feels terrified every time she leaves her house, and avoids doing so whenever possible. Naila is MOST likely suffering from
A claustrophobia
B obsessive-compulsive disorder
C agoraphobia
D panic disorder
Correct Answer: agoraphobia
After understanding psychoanalysis for several months, Karen has suddenly started “forgetting” to attend her therapy sessions. Karen’s behavior is most likely a form of: ____________?
A resistance.
B transference.
C insight
D catharsis.
Correct Answer: resistance.