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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 does NOT characterize a person with this disorder?
A Lack of remorse
B Superficial charm
C Wild flights of ideas
D A disregard for the safety of others
Correct Answer: Wild flights of ideas
What percentage of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder?
A 30%
B 40%
C 55%
D 05%
Correct Answer: 05%
Which of the following is considered to be the most nondirective from of therapy?
A counterconditioning
B cognitive therapy
C psychoanalysis
D client – centered therapy
Correct Answer: client – centered therapy
Which movie featured a math genius suffering from schizophrenia, and won an Oscar for best Picture?
A Calculus the A calculus
B American Beauty
C A beautiful mind
D Deceitfulness
Correct Answer: Deceitfulness
Gill has psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil’s symptoms. In this case, Gill therapist is MOST likely treating him for
A generalized anxiety disorder
B schizophrenia
C borderline personality disorder
D panic disorder
Correct Answer: schizophrenia
Which neurotransmitter plays the most significant role in the regulating of schizophrenic symptoms?
A gamma – aminobutyric acid (GABA)
B epinephrine
C acetylcholine
D dopamine
Correct Answer: dopamine
Studies have proven that some prenatal factors may cause schizophrenia except:
A deficiencies in nutrition
B substance abuse
C perinatal hypoxia
D parental viral exposure
Correct Answer: substance abuse
What is the average age range in which a person first experiences the onset of schizophrenic symptoms?
A Mid 40s
B Adolescence
C Early 20s to early 30s
D Late 30s to early 40s
Correct Answer: Early 20s to early 30s
The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?
A involuntary movements of tongue and face
B no movement at all
C slow movements
D clapping of the hands repeatedly
Correct Answer: involuntary movements of tongue and face
All but this common drug trade name are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia
A Haldol
B Clozaril
C Thorazine
D Losec
Correct Answer: Losec