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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.

The connection between stimulus and response depends on:

A The pleasure or discomfort an individual experiences
B The discomfort an individual faces
C The pleasure or discomfort an individual experiences
D None of the above
Correct Answer: The pleasure or discomfort an individual experiences

Which of the following does not belong with the others?

A aptitude tests
B personality tests
C intelligence tests
D achievements tests
Correct Answer: personality tests

Which type of learning occurs when one stimulus predicts the occurrence of another?

A Vicarious Learning
B Observational Learning
C Classical Conditioning
D Operant Conditioning
Correct Answer: Classical Conditioning

A series of responses that gradually approach a desired pattern of behavior are called:

A adaptation
B gradients
C successive approximations
D conditioning trials
Correct Answer: successive approximations

Which of the following has a significant in the learning process:

A Desire
B Previous knowledge
C Mental level
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above

Readiness refers to:

A Mentally preparation for learning
B Increase in the pace of learning process
C Removal of hindrances in the learning process
D Both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer: Mentally preparation for learning

A child who has been frightened by a dog develops a fear response to all dogs. This is known as:

A Stimulus Discrimination
B Extinction
C Spontaneous recovery
D Stimulus Generalization
Correct Answer: Stimulus Generalization

The link between physical punishment and subsequent aggressive behavior is probably best explained by:

A observational learning
B non-contingent reinforcement
C resistance to extinction
D classical conditioning
Correct Answer: observational learning

The second step in a self- modification program is to:

A specify the target behavior
B design your program
C gather baseline data
D set up a behavioral contact
Correct Answer: gather baseline data

The changes due to experience.

A Are permanent
B Continue throughout life
C Pave the way to new changes
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above