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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 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
Carlos is so friendly and likable that is job supervisors and co-workers often appraise his work skills and performance more positively than is actually warranted. This best illustrates evaluators’ vulnerability to:
A halo errors
B the experience of flow
C homeostasis
D homeostasis
Correct Answer: halo errors
Clearly communicating a vision of goals so as to inspire others to follow is most indicative of:
A Strengths-based selection systems
B transformational leadership
C 360-degree feedback
D flow experience
Correct Answer: transformational leadership
Which of the following events would most likely cause an animal to overeat and become obese?
A lowering its set point
B destruction of its lateral hypothalamus
C destruction of its ventromedial hypothalamus
D stimulation of its ventromedial hypothalamus
Correct Answer: destruction of its ventromedial hypothalamus
After an animal is allowed to copulate until it has no further interest, it will resume sexual activity when a new partner is provided. This is called:
A a stimulus need
B a curiosity drive
C the Coolidge effect
D an episodic drive
Correct Answer: the Coolidge effect
Intrinsic motivation occurs when:
A obligations or approval are factors
B there are obvious external reward for one’s behavior
C there are obvious external factors controlling behavior
D extrinsic motivation is also high
Correct Answer: there are obvious external reward for one’s behavior
Which of the following is the most common source of Disinhibition for restrained eaters?
A emotional distress
B the fear of becoming too thin
C drinking alcohol in small quantities
D the perception that they have cheated on their diet
Correct Answer: the perception that they have cheated on their diet
Some recent studies suggest that exposure to aggressive pornography:
A may increase towards women
B may perpetuate the myth that women enjoy being raped
C does both a and b
D does neither a nor b
Correct Answer: does both a and b
Which is TRUE regarding the influence of cultural values on eating behaviors?
A They are the primary cause of innate taste aversion
B They greatly affect the incentive value of various foods
C They determine a person’s set point for various foods
D They have a homeostatic influence on amount of food consumed
Correct Answer: They determine a person’s set point for various foods
Stimulus motives are:
A needs that are learned, such as the needs for power or for achievement
B innate but not necessary for survival
C not innate but necessary for survival
D innate and necessary for survival
Correct Answer: innate but not necessary for survival