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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 is a cause of anorexia?

A sibling rivalry
B an overly realistic view of normal size
C food allergies
D perfectionism
Correct Answer: perfectionism

If your body is dehydrated, but you are not thirsty, we would say that you have:

A a drive but not need
B a need but not a drive
C both a drive and a need
D neither a need nor a drive
Correct Answer: a need but not a drive

Which of the following can alter the body’s set point?

A over feeding in childhood
B external eating cues
C severe dieting
D low self – esteem
Correct Answer: over feeding in childhood

Judgments about the causes of outcomes of situations are known as:

A Predictions
B Attributions
C Endings
D Prophecies
Correct Answer: Attributions

An organism’s drive to reach a state of equilibrium is known as:

A Balance production
B Internalization
C Homeostasis
D Tension reduction
Correct Answer: Homeostasis

Behavior that is altered external stimuli or reward is motivated by:

A Punishers
B Reinforces
C Shaping
D Incentives
Correct Answer: Incentives

The reason many anorexics have dental problems is form:

A lack of proteins
B purging
C lack of calcium
D lack of water in the diet
Correct Answer: purging

Which of the following is the best example of a drive?

A your political views
B hunger
C earning money by working at a job
D the need for achievement
Correct Answer: hunger

Development is a formal study of those changes which take place due to:

A Experiences
B Incidents
C Rearing
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above

Which of the following trait is not associated with development:

A Development is a complicated process
B Development is an integrated process
C Development includes observable changes
D Development is continuous process
Correct Answer: Development includes observable changes