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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.

Closure, nearness, similarity, and continuation are categories of:
A perceptual (Gestalt) organization
B cognitive style
C cognitive organization
D perceptual integration
Correct Answer: perceptual (Gestalt) organization
People with weight problems are more likely to eat when experiencing the emotion of:
A anxiety
B anger
C sadness
D any of these
Correct Answer: any of these
Which of the following has not been found in research on gender differences in sexual interest?
A Men think about sex more than women
B Men initiate sex more frequently than women
C Women are more interested in having may partners than men are
D Women are less interested in uncommitted sex
Correct Answer: Women are more interested in having may partners than men are
The eating of non – nutritive substances is the definition of which eating disorder?
A Bulimia
B Pica
C Anorexia
D Obesity
Correct Answer: Pica
The body’s tendency to maintain a constant internal state is known as:
A instinct
B refractory period
C homeostasis
D metabolism
Correct Answer: homeostasis
Which profession is most directly involved in the application of psychology’s principles to the work place?
A social psychology
B developmental psychology
C industrial – organizational psychology
D personality psychology
Correct Answer: industrial – organizational psychology
Extrinsic motivation stems from:
A obvious external factors
B intrinsic motivation
C primary device
D self – actualization
Correct Answer: obvious external factors
Which is a cause of anorexia?
A sibling rivalry
B an overly realistic view of normal size
C food allergies
D perfectionism
Correct Answer: perfectionism
If your body is dehydrated, but you are not thirsty, we would say that you have:
A a drive but not need
B a need but not a drive
C both a drive and a need
D neither a need nor a drive
Correct Answer: a need but not a drive
Which of the following can alter the body’s set point?
A over feeding in childhood
B external eating cues
C severe dieting
D low self – esteem
Correct Answer: over feeding in childhood