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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.

One difference between classical and operant conditioning is that:
A animals learn only by operant conditioning
B operant conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
C classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
D operant conditioning occurs when a response is not affected by consequences
Correct Answer: classical conditioning involves learning in which antecedent events are associated with one another
Which type of learning occurs when one stimulus predicts the occurrence of another?
A Vicarious Learning
B Observational Learning
C Classical Conditioning
D Operant Conditioning
Correct Answer: Classical Conditioning
A punisher can be:
A the onset of an unpleasant event
B the removal of a positive state of affairs
C any consequence that reduces the occurrence of behavior
D a positive reinforcer
Correct Answer: any consequence that reduces the occurrence of behavior
In operant conditioning, what is the relationship between events critical to learning and the response to be learned?
A They occur before the response
B They occur after the response
C They occur simultaneously with the response
D they are unrelated to the response
Correct Answer: They occur after the response
Employing the learning by insight approach, an individual can benefit himself from various solutions of problems and thereby:
A Increases his capacities
B Increases his learning
C Determines his future line of action
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Which of the following is the central point of learning through insight:
A Solution of a problem through repeated errors
B Observation of the behavior of others
C Instantly solve a problem
D None of the above
Correct Answer: Instantly solve a problem
Skills become the part of behavior when:
A Their theories are studied
B An individual practice them by himself
C the other individuals are observed
D One has the firm intention to do them
Correct Answer: One has the firm intention to do them
In learning by doing, learning comes through:
A Skills
B Observation
C Limitation
D Theories
Correct Answer: Skills
which of the following is not included in the law of learning:
A Law of readiness
B Law of modification
C law of exercise
D Law of effect
Correct Answer: Law of modification
In case of failure in learning through doing, an individual is able:
A To remove the present errors
B To know new things
C To adopt new attitude
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above