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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.

What is “integration”?
A When the host and the dominant team up
B When the personalities disagree
C When the personalities become a whole
D When the personalities take over from each other
Correct Answer: When the personalities become a whole
Electroconvulsive therapy has proven to be effective in the treatment of:
A phobias
B dissociative disorders
C depression
D schizophrenia
Correct Answer: depression
Psychopharmacotherapy involves the treatment of mental disorders with_________?
A electroconvulsive shock
B insight therapy
C surgery
D medication
Correct Answer: medication
What are the three most common symptoms of a panic attack?
A Shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling of terror
B Dizziness, vomiting, and a feeling of terror
C Shortness of breath, shaking, and seizures
D Shortness of breath, numbness and a paralysis
Correct Answer: Shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling of terror
When is a person is considered “cured”?
A After six years with no panic attacks
B After six weeks of no panic attacks
C Never. It can be controlled never cured
D After six months of no panic attacks
Correct Answer: Never. It can be controlled never cured
Who do anxiety disorders most commonly afflict?
A Adolescents
B Children (Infant to 12 years)
C Elderly
D Young Adults (20+)
Correct Answer: Adolescents
Which of these drugs is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis?
A Tofranil (imipramine)
B Wellbutrin (bupropion)
C Norpramin (desipramine)
D Astelin (azelastine)
Correct Answer: Astelin (azelastine)
What is the term for a structured form of short – term psychotherapy in which the goal is to change the negative, inaccurate ways of thinking associated with depression or bipolar disorder?
A Transactional theory
B Cognitive therapy
C EMDR
D Somatic trauma therapy
Correct Answer: Cognitive therapy
What is the best way to deal with someone having a panic attack?
A Yell at them to relax
B Make them sit down where they are and try to calm down
C Remind them that is “all in their head” so it can’t hurt them
D Reassure them, and take them where they feel safe
Correct Answer: Reassure them, and take them where they feel safe
Without medical attention approximately how many percent of bipolar patients commit suicide?
A Less than 5 percent
B 30 – 35 percent
C 50 percent
D 15 – 20 percent
Correct Answer: 15 – 20 percent