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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.

Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side – effect of taking benzodiazepines?
A Ataxia
B Wakefulness
C Drowsiness
D confusion
Correct Answer: Wakefulness
Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias?
A Little Benjamin
B Little Hans
C Little Albert
D Little Firtz
Correct Answer: Little Hans
Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias?
A Threat perception (how dangerous individual believes the threat to be)
B Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)
C Conflict in the psyche (conflict between id, ego and superego)
D Genetics alone affects the likelihood of an individual developing a phobia
Correct Answer: Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)
Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias?
A Hypnosis
B Gradual exposure
C Avoidance
D Medication
Correct Answer: Avoidance
Which of these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus?
A Decreased heart rate
B Palpitations
C Sweating
D Shortness of birth
Correct Answer: Decreased heart rate
Dysthymia is the least serious from of depression, but what effects does it have on its victims?
A More victims of this disease commit suicide
B It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression
C It causes temporary blindness
D It is often mistaken for major depression
Correct Answer: It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression
What is bipolar disorder also commonly called?
A Manic depression
B Dysthymia
C Schizophrenia
D Chronic depression
Correct Answer: Manic depression
Which form of therapy would most likely help depressed patients by teaching them how to resolve disagreements with their friends?
A humanistic therapy
B interpersonal psychotherapy
C psychoanalysis
D cognitive therapy
Correct Answer: interpersonal psychotherapy
How long do mood swings happen for bipolar disorder victims?
A several days at a time
B A few days to many years
C A few weeks at a time
D 6 months
Correct Answer: A few days to many years
What age group suffers mostly from major depression?
A Elderly adults
B Young men
C Young women
D Teen – ager
Correct Answer: Teen – ager