Psychology 6096 MCQs [All-Courses]

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.

In Asch’s studies______were found to be the key determinants of conformity.

A task difficulty and group size

B the group leader’s personality and group unanimity

C group size and the subjects’ intelligence

D group size and group unanimity

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Correct Answer: group size and group unanimity

On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be least likely to lead to better and faster performance?

A raking leaves

B bicycle racing

C washing dishes

D solving a crossword puzzle

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Correct Answer: solving a crossword puzzle

Gender identity refers to:

A a person’s identification with the parent of the opposite sex

B the set of expected behaviors for males and for females

C how masculine a boy is or how feminine girl is

D the sense of being male or female

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: the sense of being male or female

The person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely later to comply with a larger demand. This describes the_________?

A door- in- the- face-effect

B foot- in- the- door effect

C low- ball technique

D high- ball technique

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: foot- in- the- door effect

Which theory holds that relationship must be profitable to ensure?

A complementary need theory

B social exchange theory

C gain- loss theory

D social comparison theory

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Correct Answer: social exchange theory

With regard to the effects of TV on children, we can conclude that:

A TV has little effect on the behavior of children

B TV only increases aggressive behavior in children

C TV only increases prosocial behavior in children

D the amount of TV viewing may be related to aggressive behavior later in life

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Correct Answer: the amount of TV viewing may be related to aggressive behavior later in life

The process of changing your behavior to match that of others in a group is:

A norming

B forming a social contract

C conformity

D standardization

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Correct Answer: conformity

Scapegoating is releasing aggression on______targets.

A moving

B unsafe

C safe

D none of these

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Correct Answer: safe

During the Stanford Prison study:

A Guards did not take their roles seriously

B guards readily assumed their roles as agents of force

C the prisoners and the guards quickly became friendly towards one another

D three prisoners were so severely beaten they had to be hospitalized

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Correct Answer: guards readily assumed their roles as agents of force

A______group is a group based on social comparison.

A focus

B personal identification

C reference

D comparison

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: reference

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In Asch’s studies______were found to be the key determinants of conformity.

On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be least likely to lead to better and faster performance?

Gender identity refers to:

The person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely later to comply with a larger demand. This describes the_________?

Which theory holds that relationship must be profitable to ensure?

With regard to the effects of TV on children, we can conclude that:

The process of changing your behavior to match that of others in a group is:

Scapegoating is releasing aggression on______targets.

During the Stanford Prison study:

A______group is a group based on social comparison.