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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.

All of the following are stages of the human sexual response cycle EXCEPT:

A Arousal
B Plateau
C Excitement
D Orgasm
Correct Answer: Arousal

In a complete sexual response cycle:

A the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm
B orgasm immediately precedes the excitement phase
C the excitement phase immediately precedes orgasm
D the excitement phase immediately precedes the resolution phase
Correct Answer: the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm

After finishing a marathon, Adena grabs a water bottle and quickly drinks all of its contents in an attempt to satisfy a (n)_______drive.

A extrinsic
B secondary
C learned
D primary
Correct Answer: primary

The consumption of carbohydrates is most likely to:

A lower the body’s set point
B reduce tension and anxiety
C decrease blood glucose levels
D prevent bulimia nervosa
Correct Answer: reduce tension and anxiety

The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effect of:

A sexual disorders
B boredom
C hunger
D refractory periods
Correct Answer: boredom

The reason many anorexics have dental problems is from:

A lack of proteins
B purging
C lack of calcium
D lack of water in the diet
Correct Answer: purging

An EEG records is:

A the number of neurons in the brain
B electrical impulses from the brain
C chemical activity in the cranial nerves
D direct electrical stimulation and activation of the brain
Correct Answer: electrical impulses from the brain

Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in:

A heart stoppage or respiratory failure
B a loss of hearing ability
C a loss of muscular coordination
D a reduction in emotional response
Correct Answer: a loss of muscular coordination

The endocrine system:

A is the only communications network in the body
B depends on electrical messages for communication
C secretes hormones into the blood stream for communication
D secretes hormones into the exocrine ducts for communication
Correct Answer: secretes hormones into the blood stream for communication

When you are walking, the brain sends massages to the skeletal muscles in the legs by way of:

A efferent fibers
B central fibers
C motor fibers
D sensory fibers
Correct Answer: efferent fibers