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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.

All of the following are motivations for prosocial behavior EXCEPT:
A Singularism
B Collectivism
C Egoism
D Altruism
Correct Answer: Singularism
A behavioral guideline for a specific setting is a (n):
A Implicit guide
B Explicit guide
C Rule
D Social role
Correct Answer: Rule
The tendency for people to adopt the behavior and opinions of other group members is known as:
A Conformity
B Social norms
C Compliance
D Mastery
Correct Answer: Conformity
Which of the following is the main problem with pseudo-surveys?
A they are often not reallyaires
B they do not produce any reliable results
C the environmental conditions are often not favourable
D the sample of people used is not random
Correct Answer: the sample of people used is not random
Psychological approach is associated with which Sociologist:
A A G Frank
B D McClelland
C M Nash
D W W Rostow
Correct Answer: D McClelland
Dependency theory approach is associated with which Sociologist:
A A.G. Frank
B D.McClelland
C M. Nash
D W.W.Rostow
Correct Answer: M. Nash
What is a major problem experienced by those researching deviance?
A the issue of confidentiality
B finding willing participants
C potential physical and emotional danger
D None of the above
Correct Answer: the issue of confidentiality
Durkheim used the multivariate approach to write a pioneering and influential analysis of:
A racial discrimination
B European countries
C poverty
D suicide
Correct Answer: suicide
What is the first step in the scientific method?
A reviewing the literature
B defining the problem
C formulating a testable hypothesis
D selecting the research design and then collecting and analyzing the data
Correct Answer: defining the problem
The sociological perspective always focuses on:
A individuals
B Groups
C governments
D criminals
Correct Answer: Groups