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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.

A social trap is situation in which:

A a lack of critical thinking results from a strong desire for group harmony

B people lose self – awareness in group situations that foster anonymity

C can physical or verbal behavior is intended to hurt or destroy

D the pursuit of self- interest leads to collective harm

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Correct Answer: the pursuit of self- interest leads to collective harm

Sherif planned a disruption of the water supply in a Boy Scout camp in order to observe how social relationships are influenced by:

A superordinate goals

B group polarization

C ingroup bias

D social traps

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Correct Answer: superordinate goals

Montel, a white university student, is on academic probation for poor grades. Ever since he received notice of his probation, Montel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus. His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of:

A the reciprocity norm

B the scapegoat theory

C ingroup bias

D the just- world phenomenon

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Correct Answer: the scapegoat theory

After she received a free hand- painted Christmas ornament from a religious organization, Mrs. Montevecchi felt obligated to mail a cash donation to the organization, Her response to the free gift best illustrates the impact of:

A the fundamental attribution error

B the just- world phenomenon

C the mere exposure effect

D the reciprocity norm

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Correct Answer: the reciprocity norm

Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of social norms?

A The patterns of behaviour that are considered ideal and satisfy the actor

B Cultural meanings assigned to a particular action independently of the wishes

C Shared expectations of behaviour that connote what is considered socially desirable and appropriate

D some define ideals about what is wrong and what is right

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Correct Answer: Shared expectations of behaviour that connote what is considered socially desirable and appropriate

In Asch’s studies______were found to be the key determinants of conformity.

A task difficulty and group size

B the group leader’s personality and group unanimity

C group size and the subjects’ intelligence

D group size and group unanimity

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Correct Answer: group size and group unanimity

On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be least likely to lead to better and faster performance?

A raking leaves

B bicycle racing

C washing dishes

D solving a crossword puzzle

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Correct Answer: solving a crossword puzzle

Gender identity refers to:

A a person’s identification with the parent of the opposite sex

B the set of expected behaviors for males and for females

C how masculine a boy is or how feminine girl is

D the sense of being male or female

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Correct Answer: the sense of being male or female

The person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely later to comply with a larger demand. This describes the_________?

A door- in- the- face-effect

B foot- in- the- door effect

C low- ball technique

D high- ball technique

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Correct Answer: foot- in- the- door effect

Which theory holds that relationship must be profitable to ensure?

A complementary need theory

B social exchange theory

C gain- loss theory

D social comparison theory

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Correct Answer: social exchange theory

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Psychology 6084 MCQs [All-Courses]

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A social trap is situation in which:

Sherif planned a disruption of the water supply in a Boy Scout camp in order to observe how social relationships are influenced by:

Montel, a white university student, is on academic probation for poor grades. Ever since he received notice of his probation, Montel has become increasingly hostile toward racial minority students and staff on campus. His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of:

After she received a free hand- painted Christmas ornament from a religious organization, Mrs. Montevecchi felt obligated to mail a cash donation to the organization, Her response to the free gift best illustrates the impact of:

Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of social norms?

In Asch’s studies______were found to be the key determinants of conformity.

On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be least likely to lead to better and faster performance?

Gender identity refers to:

The person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely later to comply with a larger demand. This describes the_________?

Which theory holds that relationship must be profitable to ensure?