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Psychology 6096 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.

A, an ill are all examples of:

A syntax
B morphemes
C overregularization
D phonemes
Correct Answer: morphemes

Dolphins have been observed to pause by a mirror to examine ink marks placed on their bodies. This best illustrates their capacity for:

A self-recognition
B transmitting cultural innovations
C generating category hierarchies
D linguistic determinism
Correct Answer: self-recognition

Dr. Jamil wants to study the effects of poverty on one’s self concept. To do this he interviews a group of subjects from the inner city once every five years for a period of 30 years. This experiment is an example of what type-of study?

A Correlational study
B cross sectional study
C Gesell’s dome
D longitudinal study
Correct Answer: longitudinal study

Little Kiran will approach and play with unfamiliar only if her mother first reassures her that it is safe to do so. This best illustrates the adaptive value of:

A attachment
B egocentrism
C object permanence
D habituation
Correct Answer: attachment

Even though smoking marijuana would reduce the pain associated with her chronic medical condition, Juanita believes I would be morally wrong because it is prohibited by the laws of her state. Kholberg would suggest that Juantia demonstrates a(n)_______morality.

A unconventional
B preconventional
C proportional
D conventional
Correct Answer: conventional

If research suggested that a pregnant mother’s use of an artificial sweetener caused him to the fetus, the artificial sweetener would be considered a(n):

A teratogen
B depressant
C neurotransmitter
D from of DNA
Correct Answer: teratogen

Each cell of the body has how many chromosomes?

A 47
B 45
C 50
D 46
Correct Answer: 46

Harlow observed that most monkeys raised in total isolation:

A were incapable of mating upon reaching sexual maturity
B were totally apathetic and indifferent to the first monkeys they encountered
C Showed not lasting adverse effects when placed in socially enriched environment
D showed slower social development but more rapid cognitive development
Correct Answer: were incapable of mating upon reaching sexual maturity

What are the characteristics which tend not to make up violent offences?

A Age (tend to be young)
B Males
C Brain dysfunction
D Associated with alcohol
Correct Answer: Brain dysfunction

_______describes the commonest type of rapist.

A Statutory
B Power- assurance
C Anger- retaliatory
D individualist- collectivist
Correct Answer: Power- assurance