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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.

What is the “Fundamental Law of Nature”?

A Nature abhors a vacuum

B Human beings seek peace

C The war of all against all

D The Pythagorean Theorem

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Correct Answer: Human beings seek peace

the approach to psychology that focuses on the basic elements which make up consciousness is called: ___________?

A Structuralism

B Functionalism

C Behaviuralism

D Elementalism

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Correct Answer: Structuralism

psychiatrists differ form psychologists in that psychiatrists:

A are physicians with a specialization in abnormal behavior and psychotherapy

B are extensively trained in the theories and techniques of sigmund Freud

C are are generally more eclectic than psychologists.

D have a Masters or Ph.D degree

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Correct Answer: are extensively trained in the theories and techniques of sigmund Freud

Some topics in psychology are difficult to study because:

A they overlap with other fields, such as law and business.

B of ethical considerations

C advanced technology that measures brain waves is not available.

D of a lack interest in human behavior.

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Correct Answer: of ethical considerations

Some modern psychodynamic theorists or neo-Freudians, focused on: ____________?

A the whole

B social motives and relationships that influence our behavior

C human experience, problems potentials, and ideals

D observable behaviours

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Correct Answer: social motives and relationships that influence our behavior

the approach to psychology that focuses on the basic elements which make up consciousness is called

A Structuralism

B Functionalism

C Behaviouralism

D Elementalism

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Correct Answer: Structuralism

Which of the following is considered by the text to be a pseudo-psychology?

A cognitive psychology

B behaviorism

C Gestalt psychology

D astrology

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Correct Answer: astrology

the psychodynamic view emphasizes the role of ___________ in development.

A external rewards and punishments

B internal impulses, desires, and conficts

C Subjective experiences, potentials and ideals

D physiology, genetics, biochemistry and evolution

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Correct Answer: internal impulses, desires, and conficts

A scientific explanation that remains tentative until it has been adequately tested is called a(n):

A theory

B law

C hypothesis

D experiment

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Correct Answer: hypothesis

In a study of effects of alcohol on driving ability, the control group should driving ability, the control group should be given:

A a high dosage of alcohol

B one-half the dosage given the experimental group

C a driving test before and after drinking alcohol.

D no alcohol at all

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Correct Answer: no alcohol at all

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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What is the “Fundamental Law of Nature”?

the approach to psychology that focuses on the basic elements which make up consciousness is called: ___________?

psychiatrists differ form psychologists in that psychiatrists:

Some topics in psychology are difficult to study because:

Some modern psychodynamic theorists or neo-Freudians, focused on: ____________?

the approach to psychology that focuses on the basic elements which make up consciousness is called

Which of the following is considered by the text to be a pseudo-psychology?

the psychodynamic view emphasizes the role of ___________ in development.

A scientific explanation that remains tentative until it has been adequately tested is called a(n):

In a study of effects of alcohol on driving ability, the control group should driving ability, the control group should be given: