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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.

There is more somato-sensory cortex for the:
A mouth
B shoulder
C feet
D legs
Correct Answer: mouth
Jeremy is sitting quietly when the muscles in his left leg begin to “twitch” this activation of movement in his voluntary muscles is most likely due to the release of the neurotransmitter:
A epinephrine
B dopamine
C norepinephrine
D acetylcholine
Correct Answer: acetylcholine
The cerebral cortex is composed of two sides or:
A pons
B positrons
C connector neurons
D hemispheres
Correct Answer: hemispheres
The genome is the complete:
A collection of sexual characteristics regulated by the X and Y chromosomes
B range of traits that contribute to reproductive success
C set of genetic material in an organism’s chromosomes
D set of dominant traits received from either parent
Correct Answer: set of genetic material in an organism’s chromosomes
Which of the following body parts is associated with the greatest amount of brain tissue in the motor cortex?
A arms
B legs
C trunk
D face
Correct Answer: face
In a recent car accident, Taimor sustained damage to his right cerebral hemisphere. This injury is most likely to reduce Tamior’s ability to:
A facially express emotions
B solve arithmetic problems
C understand simple verbal requests
D process information in an orderly sequence
Correct Answer: facially express emotions
Addictive drug cravings are likely to be associated with reward centers in the:
A thalamus
B cerebellum
C angular gyrus
D limbic system
Correct Answer: limbic system
Hormones are the chemical messengers of the:
A reticular formation
B autonomic nervous system
C endocrine system
D cerebral cortex
Correct Answer: endocrine system
The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring this finger to a stop on his nose because of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the:
A hypothalamus
B corpus callosum
C cerebellum
D medulla
Correct Answer: cerebellum
Endorphin agonists are likely to ___________ one’s immediate pain and endorphin antagonists are likely to ___________ one’s immediate pain:
A increase; increase
B decrease; increase
C decrease; decrease
D eliminate; eliminate
Correct Answer: decrease; increase