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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.

Belief that one’s body is “rotting” and ravaged by disease would be classified as:
A somatic delusions
B delusions of grandeur
C delusions of influence
D delusions of perception
Correct Answer: somatic delusions
The antisocial personality:
A avoids other people as much as possible
B is relatively easy to treat effectively by psychotherapy
C tend to be selfish and locking remorse
D usually gives a bad first impression
Correct Answer: tend to be selfish and locking remorse
Psychological dependence or mood – or behavior – altering drugs is known as:
A drug psychosis
B a substance related disorder
C an orthopsychosis
D a psychotropic disorder
Correct Answer: a substance related disorder
Current research suggests the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is:
A brain pathology
B a traumatic childhood
C inconsistent and ineffective parenting
D persistent delusional thoughts
Correct Answer: brain pathology
Nami’s actions resemble movie stereotype of “crazy” behavior. Her personality disintegration is extreme. She engages in silly laughter, bizarre mannerisms, and obscene behavior. Her diagnosis is probably:
A paranoid schizophrenia
B borderline schizophrenia
C catatonic schizophrenia
D disorganized schizophrenia
Correct Answer: disorganized schizophrenia
Dysthymic disorder and cyclothymic disorder and two varieties of:
A mood disorder
B conversion disorder
C schizophrenia
D somatoform disorder
Correct Answer: mood disorder
Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder?
A bipolar disorder
B multiple personality disorder
C delusional disorder
D dissociative disorder
Correct Answer: bipolar disorder
A disorder characterized by continuous tension and occasional anxiety attacks in which persons think they are going insane or are about to die is called a:
A panic disorder
B phobia
C depressive psychosis
D hysterical reaction
Correct Answer: panic disorder
Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by?
A attacks of fear or panic
B silliness, laughter, and bizarre behavior
C delusions of persecution
D severe depression
Correct Answer: silliness, laughter, and bizarre behavior
A psychosis arising from an advanced stage of syphilis, in which the disease attacks brain cells, is called:
A Korsakoff syndrome
B delirium tremens
C schizotypical psychosis
D general paresis
Correct Answer: general paresis