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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.

A core feature of all abnormal behavior that it is:

A culturally absolute

B learned

C maladaptive

D dependent on age

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Correct Answer: maladaptive

Jasmine can’t stop thinking about germs and dirt. She spends all day cleaning her house. She is suffering from:

A phobic disorder

B paranoia

C delusional disorder

D obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Correct Answer: obsessive-compulsive disorder

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance and who needs constant admiration?

A dependent

B histrionic

C narcissistic

D schizoid

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Correct Answer: narcissistic

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an extremely unable self-image, is moody, and does not develop stable relationships?

A borderline

B histrionic

C narcissistic

D schizoid

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Correct Answer: borderline

The antisocial personality is one who:

A is irresponsible and seems to lack remorse

B is frequently dangerous and out of contact with reality

C is always a delinquent or criminal

D benefits greatly from humanistic and psychoanalytic therapies

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Correct Answer: is irresponsible and seems to lack remorse

When sadness and despondency are exaggerated or prolonged and an extremely negative self-image prevails, we would suspect a (n):

A dissociative reaction

B mood disorder

C somatoform disorder

D anxiety disorder

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Correct Answer: mood disorder

Irrational acts a person feels driven to repeat are called_____. They help control anxiety caused by:

A obsessions: compulsions

B compulsions; obsessions

C compulsions; defense mechanisms

D defense mechanisms; obsessions

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Correct Answer: compulsions; obsessions

Sudden temporary amnesia or instance of multiple personality are_______disorders.

A dissociative

B anxiety

C psychotic

D schizophrenic

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Correct Answer: dissociative

In general schizophrenia is characterized by:

A rapid and unpredictable changes in emotion

B delusions of persecution and somatic complaints

C blunted or in appropriate emotions and withdrawal

D high levels of anxiety coupled with a lack of conscience

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Correct Answer: blunted or in appropriate emotions and withdrawal

One who is quiet concerned with orderliness, perfectionism, and a rigid routine might be classified as a(n)______personality.

A histrionic

B obsessive-compulsive

C schizoid

D avoidant

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Correct Answer: obsessive-compulsive

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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A core feature of all abnormal behavior that it is:

Jasmine can’t stop thinking about germs and dirt. She spends all day cleaning her house. She is suffering from:

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance and who needs constant admiration?

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an extremely unable self-image, is moody, and does not develop stable relationships?

The antisocial personality is one who:

When sadness and despondency are exaggerated or prolonged and an extremely negative self-image prevails, we would suspect a (n):

Irrational acts a person feels driven to repeat are called_____. They help control anxiety caused by:

Sudden temporary amnesia or instance of multiple personality are_______disorders.

In general schizophrenia is characterized by:

One who is quiet concerned with orderliness, perfectionism, and a rigid routine might be classified as a(n)______personality.