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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.

Kinesics refers to the study of:

A body language
B emotional expression
C arousal during emotional stress
D emotional expression in animals and humans
Correct Answer: body language

The polygraph or “lie detector” primarily measures which component of emotion?

A attribution
B emotional expression
C physiological arousal
D vocal modulation
Correct Answer: physiological arousal

Which part of the brain seems to be the gateway of emotion?

A Thalamus
B Hypothalamus
C Hippocampus
D Amygdala
Correct Answer: Amygdala

The most universally recognized facial expression is:

A pursed lips
B smiling
C sticking out your tongue
D raising your eyebrows
Correct Answer: smiling

What is the most common type of clinical anxiety disorder?

A Phobia
B Post traumatic stress
C panic disorder
D Obsessive compulsive disorder
Correct Answer: Phobia

Benzodiazepines exert their effects in the brain by enhancing activity at the_______receptor.

A GAB Aergic
B Cholinergic
C Dopaminergic
D Serotonergic
Correct Answer: GAB Aergic

Which nervous system is involved with mild, unpleasant stimulation?

A Parasympathetic
B Central
C Peripheral
D Sympathetic
Correct Answer: Sympathetic

Which theory holds that we are afraid because we run or are angry because we strike?

A attribution
B james – Lange
C Canon – Bard
D Cognitive
Correct Answer: james – Lange

The fact that facial expressions of emotion tend to intensify the experience of emotion serves to support the:

A adaptation- level principle
B relative deprivation principle
C Cannon- Bard theory
D James- Lange theory
Correct Answer: James- Lange theory

Demands or expectations to behave in a certain way define the notion of:

A discipline
B pressure
C conflict
D stress
Correct Answer: pressure