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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.

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

The natural changes are:

A Temporary
B Permanent
C Neutral
D None of them
Correct Answer: Permanent

The behavioral changes due to experiences:

A Are sometimes temporary
B Are sometimes permanent
C Are always natural
D Both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer: Both (a) and (b)

Which of the following is included in the concept of learning:

A Process
B Process and change
C Process change and experience
D All of the above
Correct Answer: Process

Who founded the school of psychology known as Behaviorism

A Skinner
B Thorndike
C Watson
D Pavlov
Correct Answer: Watson