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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.

Studies have proven that some prenatal factors may cause schizophrenia except:

A deficiencies in nutrition

B substance abuse

C perinatal hypoxia

D parental viral exposure

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: substance abuse

What is the average age range in which a person first experiences the onset of schizophrenic symptoms?

A Mid 40s

B Adolescence

C Early 20s to early 30s

D Late 30s to early 40s

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Early 20s to early 30s

The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?

A involuntary movements of tongue and face

B no movement at all

C slow movements

D clapping of the hands repeatedly

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: involuntary movements of tongue and face

All but this common drug trade name are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia

A Haldol

B Clozaril

C Thorazine

D Losec

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Losec

Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side – effect of taking benzodiazepines?

A Ataxia

B Wakefulness

C Drowsiness

D confusion

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Wakefulness

Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias?

A Little Benjamin

B Little Hans

C Little Albert

D Little Firtz

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Little Hans

Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias?

A Threat perception (how dangerous individual believes the threat to be)

B Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)

C Conflict in the psyche (conflict between id, ego and superego)

D Genetics alone affects the likelihood of an individual developing a phobia

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Modeling (shaping behaviour due to observation of other actions)

Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias?

A Hypnosis

B Gradual exposure

C Avoidance

D Medication

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Avoidance

Which of these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus?

A Decreased heart rate

B Palpitations

C Sweating

D Shortness of birth

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Decreased heart rate

Dysthymia is the least serious from of depression, but what effects does it have on its victims?

A More victims of this disease commit suicide

B It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression

C It causes temporary blindness

D It is often mistaken for major depression

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Studies have proven that some prenatal factors may cause schizophrenia except:

What is the average age range in which a person first experiences the onset of schizophrenic symptoms?

The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?

All but this common drug trade name are used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia

Phobias are now sometimes treated with benzodiazepines (rather than barbiturates). Which of the following is not a side – effect of taking benzodiazepines?

Which individual case study did Freud use as an example of the causes of phobias?

Which of the following statements best fits the behavioural explanation of the development of phobias?

Which of these cannot be used as a treatment for individuals with phobias?

Which of these is not a common behaviour displayed by individuals when they are in contact with a fear stimulus?

Dysthymia is the least serious from of depression, but what effects does it have on its victims?