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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.

A part of forebrain that play an important role in formation of long term memory, and thus is required for learning:

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

A large band of axons that help cerebral hemispheres to communicate:

A Corpus callosum
B Cerebral cortex
C Amygdala
D Pons
Correct Answer: Amygdala

How many nerves arise from spinal cord in human beings:

A 12
B 15
C 31
D 36
Correct Answer: 12

Which of the following is NOT a part of a neuron?

A axon
B axon terminal
C synapse
D soma
Correct Answer: synapse

Both brain and spinal cord are protected by:

A Cranium
B Vertebral column
C Meninges
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these

One of the following parts of forebrain is responsible for most basic and primitive emotions, drives and behaviours:

A Thalamus
B Cerebrum
C Limbic system
D All of the above
Correct Answer: Limbic system

One of the followings is made of myelinated nerve fibers of tracts:

A White matter
B Gray matter
C Cell bodies
D Nerve fibers
Correct Answer: White matter

The concentrations of cell bodies of neurons is:

A Ganglia
B Nerves
C Spinal cord
D All of these
Correct Answer: Ganglia

There is evidence that high levels of aluminum may contribute to the followings:

A Epilepsy
B Alzheimer’s disease
C Parkinson’s disease
D All of the above
Correct Answer: Alzheimer’s disease

It increase the heart beat rate, blood pressure and digestive tract mobility. Also it may induce vomiting and diarrhea and even may cause water retention by kidneys:

A Alcohol
B Nicotine
C Dopamine
D All of the above
Correct Answer: Nicotine