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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 is considered a disadvantage of naturalistic observation?
A it provides an overabundance of information.
B it deals with behavior not tampered with by outside influences
C it limits biased observation through
D it does not identify the cause of observed behavior
Correct Answer: it does not identify the cause of observed behavior
The products of naturalistic observation are best described in terms of: _____________?
A explanation
B theory
C predicition
D description
Correct Answer: description
____________is an ability to evaluate compare, analyze, critique, and synthesize information.
A Critical thinking
B Transductive thinking
C Deductive thinking
D Creative thinking
Correct Answer: Critical thinking
The first step in placing information into memory storage is: _____________?
A mnemonic memory
B short-term memory
C sensory memory
D rehearsal
Correct Answer: sensory memory
Essays tend to be more difficult than multiple choice because with an essay: _____________?
A there are more cues to stimulate memory
B recall is required rather than recognition
C there is ore proactive inhibition
D there is more interference possible
Correct Answer: recall is required rather than recognition
Decay theories of memory loss seem to be most appropriate for _______________?
A memory based on visual images
B long-term memory
C short-term memory and sensory memory
D muscular memory
Correct Answer: short-term memory and sensory memory
Psychologists have concluded that long-term memories fall into. the following two categories?
A fact memory and mnemonic
B procedural memory and fact memory
C semantic memory and fact memory
D semantic memory and reintegration memory
Correct Answer: procedural memory and fact memory
The definition of memory is that it is an active system that receives, organizes, and: ______________?
A stores information
B decays information
C filters all incoming information
D discards old information
Correct Answer: stores information
Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in: ________________?
A heart stoppage or respiratory failure
B a loss of hearing ability
C a loss of muscular coordination
D a reduction in emotional response
Correct Answer: a loss of muscular coordination
The independent variable in an experiment is : ______________?
A the subject himself
B a measure of the subject’s behavior
C the variable that the experimenter chooses to manipulate
D any unwanted variable that may adversely affect the subject’s performance
Correct Answer: the variable that the experimenter chooses to manipulate