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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.

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The independent variable in an experiment is : ______________?

A the subject himself
B a measure of the subject’s behavior
C the variable that the experimenter chooses to manipulate
D any unwanted variable that may adversely affect the subject’s performance
Correct Answer: the variable that the experimenter chooses to manipulate

Revising a mental structure to incorporate new information is referred to as: _____________?

A accommodation
B schematizing
C prototyping
D retrieval
Correct Answer: accommodation

The type of memory where information is stored for the shortest period of time is:

A lone-term memory
B sensory memory
C short-term memory
D flashbulb memory
Correct Answer: sensory memory

A correlation coefficient of 0 means that there is: _________________?

A a strong negative relationship between the two variables
B a strong positive relationship between the two variables
C a perfect positive relationship between the two variables
D no relationship between the two variables
Correct Answer: no relationship between the two variables

An advantage of the experimental method in psychology is:_______________?

A the identification of a cause – and – effect relationship
B similar to the correlational method
C that the surroundings are always similar to real life experiences
D that it is and informal way to investigate behavior.
Correct Answer: the identification of a cause – and – effect relationship

The chief function of the control group in an experiment is that it:

A allows mathematical relationships to be established.
B provides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared
C balances the experiment to eliminate all extraneous variables
D is not really necessary
Correct Answer: provides a point of reference against which the behavior of the experimental group can be compared

Stanley hall is noteworthy in the history of psychology because he:__________________?

A established the first american research laboratory in psychology
B launched America’s first psychological journal
C was the driving force behind the establishment of the American psychological Association
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above

For which of the following is wihelm wundt primarily know?

A the establishment of the first formal laboratory for research in psychology
B the distinction between mind and body as two separate entities
C the discovery of how signals are conducted along nerves in the body
D the development of the first formal program for training in psychotherapy
Correct Answer: the establishment of the first formal laboratory for research in psychology

Memories outside of conscious awareness are called:_______________?

A proactive memories
B reactive memories
C explicit memories
D implicit memories
Correct Answer: implicit memories

A punisher can be: _________________?

A the onset of an unpleasant event
B the removal of a positive state of affairs.
C any consequence that reduces the occurrence of a behavior
D a positive reinforcer
Correct Answer: any consequence that reduces the occurrence of a behavior
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