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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.

What is the most common medication for temporary relief of panic attacks?

A diazepam
B lithium carbonate
C lorazepam
D flurazepam
Correct Answer: lorazepam

Which of these would be considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

A Decreased spontaneous movement
B Auditory or visual hallucinations
C Expression of delusional beliefs
D Suspiciousness
Correct Answer: Decreased spontaneous movement

If a person is experiencing akathisia, what are they unable to do?

A Sit still
B Move arms
C Speak
D Breathe
Correct Answer: Sit still

What is the name for a partial or complete loss of coordination of voluntary muscular movement?

A Anhedonia
B Amnesia
C Aphasia
D Ataxia
Correct Answer: Ataxia

What is the most commonly desired amputation?

A One arm, below the elbow
B One leg, above the knee
C Both legs, below the knee
D There is no most commonly desired amputation
Correct Answer: One leg, above the knee

Which out of the five most common anxiety disorders, is the most frequently diagnosed?

A social phobia
B obsessive compulsive disorder
C panic disorder
D generalized anxiety disorder
Correct Answer: generalized anxiety disorder

Who do anxiety disorders most commonly afflict?

A Adolescents
B Children (Infant to 12 years)
C Elderly
D Young Adults (20+)
Correct Answer: Adolescents

Electroconvulsive therapy has proven to be effective in the treatment of:

A phobias
B dissociative disorders
C depression
D schizophrenia
Correct Answer: depression

Psychopharmacotherapy involves the treatment of mental disorders with:

A electroconvulsive shock
B insight therapy
C surgery
D medication
Correct Answer: medication

The most commonly co-occuring disorder along with PTSD is:

A Depression
B Phobias
C Anger Management
D Eating Disorders
Correct Answer: Depression