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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.

Hypothermia refers to:

A a symptom of a histrionic personality disorder

B unclear thinking

C a skin rash due to the lack of calcium

D feeling cold

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Correct Answer: feeling cold

Developing assessments tools for selecting and placing employees is of most direct relevance to:

A personnel psychology

B social psychology

C organizational psychology

D clinical psychology

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Correct Answer: personnel psychology

Researchers have discovered that “cyber-ostracism” by strangers elicits increased in the:

A ventromedial hypothalamus

B anterior commissure

C anterior cingulated cortex

D lateral hypothalamus

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Correct Answer: anterior cingulated cortex

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

A by observing subjects’ actual behavior in competitive situations

B by interviewing subjects about their achievement needs

C with the Thematic Apperception Test

D With the Minnesota Multiphasic personality Inventory

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Correct Answer: with the Thematic Apperception Test

The determinant of achievement behavior that increase when a college student enrolls in a class that is required for graduation is:

A the probability of success

B the need to avoid failure

C the incentive value of success

D the fear of success

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Correct Answer: the incentive value of success

Full and clear communication regarding Kelsey’s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

A flow

B experiencing flow

C 360-degree feedback

D structured interviews

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Correct Answer: 360-degree feedback

Those who view their work as a necessary but personally unfulfilling way to make money are said to view work as a:

A contract

B job

C career

D calling

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Correct Answer: job

The hypothalamus has_______hunger center(s).

A no control over

B total control over

C the most direct control over

D one

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Correct Answer: the most direct control over

The need to master difficult challenges, outperform others, and meet high standards of excellence motive:

A a competence motive

B a drive motive

C an achievement motive

D an intellect motive

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Correct Answer: an achievement motive

Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the-theory of motivation. Eventually, however, josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now the needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained bytheory.

A arousal; incentive

B drive reduction; arousal

C drive reduction; incentive

D incentive; drive reduction

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Correct Answer: incentive; drive reduction

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Hypothermia refers to:

Developing assessments tools for selecting and placing employees is of most direct relevance to:

Researchers have discovered that “cyber-ostracism” by strangers elicits increased in the:

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

The determinant of achievement behavior that increase when a college student enrolls in a class that is required for graduation is:

Full and clear communication regarding Kelsey’s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

Those who view their work as a necessary but personally unfulfilling way to make money are said to view work as a:

The hypothalamus has_______hunger center(s).

The need to master difficult challenges, outperform others, and meet high standards of excellence motive: