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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.

When a person has suffered numerous hypomanic and depressive symptoms for over 2 years, but the symptoms are not serious enough in duration to be considered a mood episode, it is called what?
A Cyclothymic Disorder
B Bipolar II
C Bipolar I
D Ultra – Rapid Cycling
Correct Answer: Cyclothymic Disorder
Which is possible paradigm to explain apotemnophilia?
A It’s an unusual from of body dysmorphic disorder
B It’s an extreme from of Munchausen syndrome
C IT’s a paraphilia
D Any of these
Correct Answer: Any of these
Which is another reason people may strongly desire an elective amputation?
A Both
B The crave the challenges of overcoming the disability
C They want to be able to avoid work and collect a disability pension
D Neither
Correct Answer: Neither
How can you tell if someone suffers from depression when you first meet that person?
A By their physical appearance
B You can’t. There are no obvious clues
C By their irrational behavior
D Many depression victims are quick to admit their illness
Correct Answer: You can’t. There are no obvious clues
How would you know when a depressed person is contemplating suicide?
A When their give away prized possessions
B When they write letters and sign good – bye
C when they talk about tying up loose ends
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
The DSM – IV defines three types of AD/HD:
A Combined Type (elements of Inattention, Hyperactivity and impulsivity;
B Predominantly Inattentive Type
C Predominantly Hyperactive – Impulsive Type
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Diagnosis of AD/HD depends on a patient being rated against three categories of symptoms. Two of the categories are Inattention and Hyperactivity. What is the third?
A Disruptiveness
B Aggression
C Impulsivity
D Intelligence
Correct Answer: Impulsivity
AD/HD is thought to be at least partly caused by an imbalanced of two neurotransmitters in the brain. One his norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline), what is the other?
A Dopamine
B Acetylcholine
C Epinephrine
D Glutamate
Correct Answer: Dopamine
The fourth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM – IV) defines how many types of AD/HD?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Correct Answer: 3
Which form of therapy is most likely to be criticized for being too expensive and time – consuming?
A psychoanalysis
B systematic desensitization
C client – centered therapy
D family therapy
Correct Answer: psychoanalysis