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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.

People from different cultures can recognize which facial expressions?
A Fear
B Anger
C Disgust
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
When a polygraph operator asks a subject, “Have you ever lied to your parents?” her or she is using
A A control
B A critical
C Deception
D An irrevelant
Correct Answer: A control
The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for restoring the body and conserving energy is the _________?
A Somatic nervous system.
B Limbic system.
C Parasympathetic division.
D Sympathetic division.
Correct Answer: Parasympathetic division.
The inverted-U function describes the relationship between:
A Deprivation and sex drive.
B Stimulation and curiosity.
C Arousal and performance.
D Sex drive and satisfiers.
Correct Answer: Arousal and performance.
A hormone that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels in time of emergency is: _________?
A Epinephrine
B Glycogen.
C Testosterone.
D Insulin.
Correct Answer: Epinephrine
People are especially good at quickly detecting facial expressions of: ____________?
A Happiness
B Boredom.
C Surprise
D Anger
Correct Answer: Anger
Conflict occurs when a person:
A Must choose between two or more alternatives
B Is punished for some behavior.
C Is blocked or prevented from reaching a goal.
D All of the above
Correct Answer: Must choose between two or more alternatives
The most universally recognized facial expression is ___________?
A Pursed lips.
B Smiling.
C Sticking out your tongue.
D Raising your eyebrows.
Correct Answer: Smiling.
In both males and females, pupil size is related to _____________?
A Attractiveness to others.
B Perceived intelligence.
C Perceived Iccus of control.
D Desirability as a leader.
Correct Answer: Attractiveness to others.
Emotions serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
A Attention
B Behavioral
C Social
D Motivation
Correct Answer: Behavioral