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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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.

Research has documented that physical development during adolescence affects all of the following except_____

A Sense of self

B Secondary sex Charecteristic

C Computer skills

D Relationships with other

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Correct Answer: Computer skills

Identify the FALSE regarding personal development:

A Development stops when we reach adulthood.

B Physical developments are a key consideration when considering adult changes.

C Social perspectives are important in adult development.

D Cognitive themes are relevant to our development as adults.

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Correct Answer: Development stops when we reach adulthood.

Which of the following statements is FALSE in old age:

A Some people find that the marital relationship becomes more rewarding.

B The most long-lasting relationships are usually with siblings.

C Family becomes more important

D Social networks are no longer important

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Correct Answer: Social networks are no longer important

According to longitudinal research by Levy and colleagues, what psychological factors were significantly associated with how long people actually lived?

A parents’ age of death and will to live

B Generativity and secure attachments

C Optimism and openness to experience

D Perceptions of ageing and will to live

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Correct Answer: Perceptions of ageing and will to live

Which factor(s) have been identified as critical to maintaining positive mental and physical health in late adulthood?

A Having grandchildren

B Retirement

C Social support

D (a) and (b)

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Correct Answer: Social support

On the average, how do people in late adulthood(mid-60’s) compare to people in early adulthood(mid-20’s) on tests of cognitive performance?

A 60-year olds perform roughly the same as 20-year olds

B 60-year olds perform better than 20-year olds

C 60-year olds perform worse than 20-year olds

D Research has not compared 60-years olds to 20-year olds

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Correct Answer: 60-year olds perform roughly the same as 20-year olds

Which research findings have been used to support the belief that every middle aged person experiences a mid-life crisis?

A Period of turbulence and self-doubt are experienced by adults of most ages.

B In large samples of middle-aged people, a minority of people report the experience of a mid-life crisis

C Many middle-aged people report better mental health and self-esteem during this period of life than event before

D None of the above

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Correct Answer: None of the above

Which of the following do we know to be true of middle adulthood?

A Unlike adolescence, it is clear where middle adulthood starts and ends.

B During mid-life, people experience a range of external and internal physical changes.

C One of the most noticeable changes for most middle-aged people is the conset of myopia.

D All of the above

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Correct Answer: During mid-life, people experience a range of external and internal physical changes.

Which term was used by Erik Erikson to refer to the feeling experienced by some individuals in mid-life that they have achieved relatively little and have little to offer to the next generation?

A Manopause

B Stagnation

C Generativity

D Presbyopia

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Correct Answer: Stagnation

Adults who find it difficult to trust others and are reluctant to commit to intimate relationships may be described as having which type of attachment style?

A Secure

B Insecure

C Avoidant

D Anxious

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Correct Answer: Avoidant

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Research has documented that physical development during adolescence affects all of the following except_____

Identify the FALSE regarding personal development:

Which of the following statements is FALSE in old age:

According to longitudinal research by Levy and colleagues, what psychological factors were significantly associated with how long people actually lived?

Which factor(s) have been identified as critical to maintaining positive mental and physical health in late adulthood?

On the average, how do people in late adulthood(mid-60’s) compare to people in early adulthood(mid-20’s) on tests of cognitive performance?

Which research findings have been used to support the belief that every middle aged person experiences a mid-life crisis?

Which of the following do we know to be true of middle adulthood?

Which term was used by Erik Erikson to refer to the feeling experienced by some individuals in mid-life that they have achieved relatively little and have little to offer to the next generation?

Adults who find it difficult to trust others and are reluctant to commit to intimate relationships may be described as having which type of attachment style?