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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.

The Cannon-Bard theory of emotion is a _________ theory.
A Peripheralist
B Modern
C Centralist
D Contemporary
Correct Answer: Centralist
According to William James you feel emotion______your body reacts.
A While
B After
C Then
D Before
Correct Answer: After
Which nervous system is involved with mild, unpleasant stimulation?
A Parasympathetic
B Central
C Peripheral
D Sympathetic
Correct Answer: Sympathetic
Researchers have found the certain factors are related to happiness. One of these is that happy people tend to: ____________?
A Have many children..
B Have a satisfying marriage or close friendship
C Be physically attractive.
D Be over 50 years old.
Correct Answer: Have a satisfying marriage or close friendship
An approach conflict is difficult to resolve because:
A It is impossible to reach either of the two goals.
B The two goals are equally desirable
C One goal is more desirable than the other.
D Neither goal is particularly desirable.
Correct Answer: The two goals are equally desirable
What is the most common type of clinical anxiety disorder?
A Phobia
B Post traumatic stress
C Panic disorder
D Obsessive compulsive disorder
Correct Answer: Phobia
Demands or expectations to behave in a certain way define the notion of ___________?
A Discipline
B Pressure
C Conflict
D Stress
Correct Answer: Pressure
According to the James-Lange theory,. behavior and psychological reactions________emotions.
A Are unrelated to
B Follow
C Occur simultaneously with
D Precede come before
Correct Answer: Occur simultaneously with
According to the James-Lange theory of emotion:
A The experience of emotion depends on autonomic arousal and on one’s cognitive interpretation of that arousal.
B Different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.
C Emotion occurs when the thalamus sends signals simulitaneously to the cortex and to the autonomic nervous system.
D Emotions develop because of their adaptive value.
Correct Answer: Different patterns of autonomic activation lead to the experience of different emotions.
The first phase of the general adaptation syndrome is: _____________?
A Alarm
B Resistance.
C Exhaustion.
D Adjustment.
Correct Answer: Alarm