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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.

According to the Emile Durkheim, deviance has positive function also, because:

A It helps in keeping cultural purity intact

B It helps in legitimizing the need for state and police

C It helps in bringing about change in society

D It helps individuals takeout their frustrations

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Correct Answer: It helps in bringing about change in society

In the study on group communication and leadership, which communication styles would it be impossible to predict who would be seen as the group leader?

A the chain and wheel communications

B the y and circle communications

C the y and free communications

D the circle and free communications

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Correct Answer: the circle and free communications

After Manny’s father refused to let him use the family car on Friday night Manny let all the air out of the tires. His action is best explained in terms of the:

A foot- in- the-door phenomenon

B bystander effect

C mere exposure effect

D frustration- aggression principle

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: frustration- aggression principle

Maya has always preferred individual assignments to group projects because she finds that she can accomplish more when she works on her own. the process that would best explain why Maya accomplishes less when she works as part of group is _________?

A social loafing

B social interference

C diffusion of responsibility

D the bystander effect

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Correct Answer: social loafing

Alex thinks smoking is addictive but other players on his hockey team insist that it’s not. Alex is likely to conform to their opinion if:

A there is obvious disagreement among team players regarding the issue

B he feels insecure in his role as a new member of the team

C he has publicity voiced his opinion on this issue

D social facilitation within the term is very low

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Correct Answer: he feels insecure in his role as a new member of the team

Research on the effects of playing violent video games most clearly provides evidence that disconfirms the:

A mere exposure effect

B catharsis hypothesis

C frustration- aggression principle

D cognitive dissonance theory

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Correct Answer: catharsis hypothesis

An eagerness to believe that victims of a natural disaster are being punished by God for their sins best illustrates a potential consequence of:

A deindividuation

B the mere exposure effect

C the bystander effect

D the just-world phenomenon

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Correct Answer: the just-world phenomenon

Research on physical attractiveness indicates that men are more likely than women to:

A express dissatisfaction with their own physical appearance

B judge members of the opposite sex as more attractive if they have a youthful appearance

C be attracted to dating partners whose hips are narrower than their waists

D may someone who is less physically attractive than they themselves are

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Correct Answer: judge members of the opposite sex as more attractive if they have a youthful appearance

The elaboration likelihood model of attitude change suggests that:

A the peripheral route results in more enduring attitude change

B the central route results in more enduring attitude change

C only the central route to persuasion can be effective

D only the peripheral route to persuasion can be effective

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Correct Answer: the central route results in more enduring attitude change

“I always choose romance novels rather than biographies. I guess I must like romance novels better.” This thought process illustrates the premise of_____theory.

A cognitive dissonance

B learning

C evolutionary

D self- perception

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Correct Answer: self- perception

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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According to the Emile Durkheim, deviance has positive function also, because:

In the study on group communication and leadership, which communication styles would it be impossible to predict who would be seen as the group leader?

After Manny’s father refused to let him use the family car on Friday night Manny let all the air out of the tires. His action is best explained in terms of the:

Maya has always preferred individual assignments to group projects because she finds that she can accomplish more when she works on her own. the process that would best explain why Maya accomplishes less when she works as part of group is _________?

Alex thinks smoking is addictive but other players on his hockey team insist that it’s not. Alex is likely to conform to their opinion if:

Research on the effects of playing violent video games most clearly provides evidence that disconfirms the:

An eagerness to believe that victims of a natural disaster are being punished by God for their sins best illustrates a potential consequence of:

Research on physical attractiveness indicates that men are more likely than women to:

The elaboration likelihood model of attitude change suggests that:

“I always choose romance novels rather than biographies. I guess I must like romance novels better.” This thought process illustrates the premise of_____theory.