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Psychology 6096 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 closely related to grammar and pronunciation.
A Aphasia
B Broca’s area
C Wernicke’s area
D Agnosia
Correct Answer: Broca’s area
One function of glial cells is to:
A mimic the effects of neurotransmitters
B stimulate the production or hormones
C control heartbeat and breathing
D provide nutrients to interneurons
Correct Answer: provide nutrients to interneurons
Nerve cell bodies and dendrites are not the only locations sensitives to neurotransmitters. Receptor sites can also be found on:
A muscles and glands
B skeletal joints
C axon terminals
D all vital organs
Correct Answer: muscles and glands
Which of the following is most focused on the characteristics of the worker?
A Ergonomics
B Human relation approach
C Scientific management
D Industrial psychology
Correct Answer: Ergonomics
Which of the following statements about Lazarus’s theory of appraisal is FALSE?
A Lazarus argued that stress involves a transaction between an individual and his or her external world.
B Lazarus argued that a stress response is elicited if the individual appraises an event as stressful.
C In primary appraisal , the individual initially appraises his or her coping strategies.
D In secondary appraisal, the individual appraisal the event.
Correct Answer: In primary appraisal , the individual initially appraises his or her coping strategies.
Which of the following is NOT true of stress?
A The external environment is a potential stressor.
B The response to the stressor is stress or distress.
C The concept of stress involves biochemical psychological behavioural and psychological changes.
D All stress is harmful and damaging.
Correct Answer: All stress is harmful and damaging.
Consider the following statements: “if I get medicine from my doctor, my cold will go away.” “My cold was caused by being run – down.” What are these statements example of?
A Illness beliefs
B Self – efficacy
C Susceptibility
D Behavioural intentions
Correct Answer: Illness beliefs
Based on the stages of change model developed by Prochaska and DiClemente (1982), if a person notices that she has been coughing a lot recently and begins to think about stopping smoking over the next six months, she would be at which stage of making behavioural changes?
A Precontemplation
B Contemplation
C Preparation
D Action
Correct Answer: Contemplation
Which is NOT the case? The stages of change model:
A Was originally developed by Prohaska and DiClemente in 1982.
B Has been applied to several health – related behaviours.
C Contains five stages which always occur in a linear fashion.
D Examines how we weigh up the costs of a particular behaviour.
Correct Answer: Contains five stages which always occur in a linear fashion.
Identify the true statement from those given below. In the health psychology model:
A The individual is seen as a passive victim of some external force, such as a virus.
B By acknowledge of the role of behaviours such as smoking, diet and alcohol the individual for their health and illness.
C The whole person is treated, and therefore the patient become fully responsible for their treatment.
D Only the physical changes that occur due to ill health should be treated.
Correct Answer: Only the physical changes that occur due to ill health should be treated.