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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.

The use of the anxiety hierarchy in systematic desensitization allows for the:
A transfer of treatment to real – life situations
B direct confrontation with the feared object
C use of virtual reality to confront the fear
D gradual approach to the feared object
Correct Answer: gradual approach to the feared object
Which of the following psychologists is MOST likely to deal with the most severe mental health problems?
A clinical psychologist
B research psychologist
C school psychologists
D counselling psychologist
Correct Answer: clinical psychologist
Which drug has provided the most help to schizophrenia patients experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoia?
A Ativan
B Xanax
C Thorazine
D lithium
Correct Answer: Thorazine
The idea that you can’t be profoundly relaxed and fearful at the same time is basic to_________?
A behavior modification
B systematic desensitization
C psychodynamic activation
D reaction formation
Correct Answer: systematic desensitization
Sana has psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed an MAO inhibitor to reduce the severity of Sana’s symptoms. In this case, Sana’s therapist is MOST likely treating her for
A a dissociative disorder
B depression
C an anxiety disorder
D schizophrenia
Correct Answer: depression
Natasha claimed that her failure to get “A’s” in all her college courses meant she was incompetent. Her therapist calmly challenged this assertion, commenting, “By your strange calculations, well over 90 percent of all college students are incompetent!” The therapist’s response was most typical of a(n)______therapist.
A eclectic
B psychoanalytic
C cognitive
D behavior
Correct Answer: cognitive
Systematic desensitization involves the use of:
A progressive relaxation
B unconditional positive regard
C transference
D aversive conditioning
Correct Answer: progressive relaxation
What is the main between a generalized anxiety disorder and a panic disorder?
A A panic disorder causes connected, related panic attacks
B A panic disorder causes a constant feeling of worry and tension
C A panic disorder causes uncomfortable moments of high tension
D A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks
Correct Answer: A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks
What other factors are commonly seen in people with BIID?
A Anxiety
B Obsessive – compulsive disorder
C Depression
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Why do people with BIID want to have healthy limbs amputated?
A They think the limb is ugly and deformed
B They are sexually aroused by amputation
C They want to gain pity and sympathy
D They perceive themselves as amputees that have limbs that don’t really belong on their bodies
Correct Answer: They perceive themselves as amputees that have limbs that don’t really belong on their bodies