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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 an assumption of arousal theory?
A Zero level of arousal is the most desirable
B High levels of arousal are the most desirable
C Optimal levels of arousal exist for each person
D Optimal levels of arousal exist for various activities
Correct Answer: Optimal levels of arousal exist for various activities
The first meaningful, scientific study of human sexuality was survey research performed by:
A Alfred Kinsey
B Masters and Johnson
C David Buss
D Sigmund Freud
Correct Answer: Alfred Kinsey
The need for achievement has been measured by which personality test?
A Thematic Apperception Test
B Sentence Completion
C Rorschach
D MMPI
Correct Answer: Thematic Apperception Test
Judgments about the causes of outcomes of situations are known as:
A Predictions
B Attributions
C Endings
D Prophecies
Correct Answer: Attributions
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
A insomnia
B dental problems
C loss of hair and nail quality
D low job or school performance
Correct Answer: low job or school performance
Cross-cultural research in judgments of body size suggests that Americans tend to rate the ideal body______than they do in other countries.
A Father
B Skinner
C Taller
D Shorter
Correct Answer: Skinner
What factor determines the sexual behavior of most species?
A Emotions
B Availability
C Hormones
D Thinking
Correct Answer: Hormones
All of the following are stages of the human sexual response cycle EXCEPT:
A Arousal
B Plateau
C Excitement
D Orgasm
Correct Answer: Arousal
In a complete sexual response cycle:
A the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm
B orgasm immediately precedes the excitement phase
C the excitement phase immediately precedes orgasm
D the excitement phase immediately precedes the resolution phase
Correct Answer: the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm
After finishing a marathon, Adena grabs a water bottle and quickly drinks all of its contents in an attempt to satisfy a (n)_______drive.
A extrinsic
B secondary
C learned
D primary
Correct Answer: primary