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Psychology 6096 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.

Noha’s therapist suggests that Noah developed a dissociative identity disorder in order to misbehave without feeling a strong sense of personal shame. The therapist’s suggestion most directly reflects a_____perspective.

A social-cognitive

B biological

C humanistic

D psychoanalytic

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Correct Answer: psychoanalytic

In a study by David Rosenhan (1973) researchers were admitted as patients into various mental hospitals after they falsely claimed to be “hearing voices.” This study best illustrated the negative effects of: __________?

A linkage analysis.

B the medical model.

C hallucinations.

D diagnostic lobels

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Correct Answer: diagnostic lobels

Damian has brief attacks of overwhelming anxiety in which his heart pounds and he can’t control his breathing.He never knows when the next attack is going to occur. In this case, Damian’s symptoms are MOST consistent with _____________?

A obsessive-compulsive disorder

B panic disorder

C a conversion disorder

D schizophrenia

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Correct Answer: panic disorder

Jill will sit in one position for long periods of time, evidencing muscular rigidity. Jill is exhibiting symptoms of ___________?

A hebephrenic schizophrenia

B undifferentiated schizophrenia

C Cataonic schizophrenia

D Paranoid schizophrenia

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Correct Answer: Cataonic schizophrenia

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are major symptoms of: ___________?

A OCD.

B ADHD

C DSM

D DID.

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Correct Answer: ADHD

Jack think constantly about dirt and germs.He washes his hands hundreds of times a day. Jack is MOST likely suffering from ___________?

A generalized anxiety disorder

B hypochoondriasis

C phobic disorder

D obsessive-compulsive disorder

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: obsessive-compulsive disorder

The rise of Western individualism appears most clearly responsible for an increase in: ___________?

A obsessive-compulsive disorder.

B personality disorders.

C phobias.

D depression.

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: depression.

The vicious cycle of depression is often initiated by: _________?

A stressful life experiences.

B excessive levels of norepinephrine.

C a breakdown in selective attention.

D external attributions of blame.

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Correct Answer: stressful life experiences.

The emotional reaction of the patient toward a psychoanalyst is called __________?

A Resistance

B Analysis

C Transference

D Catharsis

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Correct Answer: Transference

Which type of mental health professional completes graduate training in psychological research and assessment?

A Pastoral counselor

B Psychiatrist

C Clinical social worker

D Clinical psychologist

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Clinical psychologist

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Noha’s therapist suggests that Noah developed a dissociative identity disorder in order to misbehave without feeling a strong sense of personal shame. The therapist’s suggestion most directly reflects a_____perspective.

In a study by David Rosenhan (1973) researchers were admitted as patients into various mental hospitals after they falsely claimed to be “hearing voices.” This study best illustrated the negative effects of: __________?

Damian has brief attacks of overwhelming anxiety in which his heart pounds and he can’t control his breathing.He never knows when the next attack is going to occur. In this case, Damian’s symptoms are MOST consistent with _____________?

Jill will sit in one position for long periods of time, evidencing muscular rigidity. Jill is exhibiting symptoms of ___________?

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are major symptoms of: ___________?

Jack think constantly about dirt and germs.He washes his hands hundreds of times a day. Jack is MOST likely suffering from ___________?

The rise of Western individualism appears most clearly responsible for an increase in: ___________?

The vicious cycle of depression is often initiated by: _________?

The emotional reaction of the patient toward a psychoanalyst is called __________?

Which type of mental health professional completes graduate training in psychological research and assessment?