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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.

Schizophrenia is most commonly found in:

A adolescents

B young adults

C the middle aged

D the elderly

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Correct Answer: young adults

If a person suffering from schizophrenia has an identical twin that twin

A Will have a 46 percent chance of becoming schizophrenic

B Will be no more likely than anyone else to become schizophrenic

C is almost sure to become schizophrenic

D is also likely to have more than one personality

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Correct Answer: Will have a 46 percent chance of becoming schizophrenic

The Freudian explanations of anxiety disorders emphasizes:

A the avoidance paradox

B learned habits of self- defeating behavior

C forbidden impulses that threaten a loss of control

D the development of a faulty or inaccurate self – image and distorted self – perceptions

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Correct Answer: forbidden impulses that threaten a loss of control

Multiple personality or dissociative identity disorder often begins:

A as a result of combat exhaustion

B in adulthood as a response to unremitting phobias

C as a consequence of post – traumatic stress disorders

D in childhood as a result of unbearable experiences

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Correct Answer: in childhood as a result of unbearable experiences

A much – feared outcome of Alzheimer’s disease is:

A functional psychosis

B paranoia

C general paresis

D senile dementia

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Correct Answer: senile dementia

Suicidal thoughts are often a symptom of depression CBT, used in conjunction with medication, has been proven effective in training depression. What does CBT stand for?

A Cognitive behavioural therapy

B Computerized brain tomography

C Complete behavioural therapy

D Comprehensive brain therapy

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Correct Answer: Cognitive behavioural therapy

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of books on the therapist’s shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. You might expect that this therapist will

A use counterconditioning to reverse maladaptive behaviors

B help you discover the underlying cause of your aggressive behavior

C help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs

D provide a supportive emotional environment while allowing you to determine the pace and direction of your therapy

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Correct Answer: help you recognize and change negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs

Rogers named his technique “client – centered therapy” to emphasize his belief that:

A a client should play a major role in determining the place and direction of their therapy

B the client is in position of natural status and authority over the therapist

C therapist should never give their diagnosis directly to the client

D client should always be the center of attention

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Correct Answer: a client should play a major role in determining the place and direction of their therapy

At what point would one be usually diagnosed with a panic disorder?

A After one panic attack

B When one gets scared in a new situation

C When it scares you

D After numerous disabling panic attacks

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Correct Answer: After numerous disabling panic attacks

What is one reason why some normal cases become MPDs?

A physical or psychological abuse

B being cut off in rush hour

C smoking drinking/drugs

D fever

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Correct Answer: physical or psychological abuse

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Schizophrenia is most commonly found in:

If a person suffering from schizophrenia has an identical twin that twin

The Freudian explanations of anxiety disorders emphasizes:

Multiple personality or dissociative identity disorder often begins:

A much – feared outcome of Alzheimer’s disease is:

Suicidal thoughts are often a symptom of depression CBT, used in conjunction with medication, has been proven effective in training depression. What does CBT stand for?

You make an appointment to see a therapist and, as you are waiting, you notice that a large number of books on the therapist’s shelves deal with the work of Aaron Beck. You might expect that this therapist will

Rogers named his technique “client – centered therapy” to emphasize his belief that:

At what point would one be usually diagnosed with a panic disorder?

What is one reason why some normal cases become MPDs?