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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.

The foot- in- the- door technique involves asking people to agree to a_______request first to increase the like hood that they will comply with a_______request later.

A large; small
B small; large
C large; large
D large; larger
Correct Answer: small; large

The next defines social psychology as the scientific study of how people______one another.

A understand, predict, and control
B understand, feel about, and behave toward
C think about, influence, and related to
D observe, understand, and communicate with
Correct Answer: think about, influence, and related to

Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value:

A enduring friendships
B nonconformity
C cultural traditions
D norms.
Correct Answer: nonconformity

Prejudice includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A Learned attitude
B Open- mindedness
C Negative feelings
D Justification of beliefs
Correct Answer: Open- mindedness

People are likely to discount information that is inconsistent with their stereotyped beliefs. This can cause a_________?

A Fundamental attribution error
B Perpetuating stereotype
C Behavioral confirmation
D Self- serving bias
Correct Answer: Behavioral confirmation

When someone does something for you, you should do something for that person. This is known as the ______________?

A Reciprocity norm
B Foot- in- the door technique
C Compliance motive
D Door- in- the- face technique
Correct Answer: Reciprocity norm

What is subculture?

A A culture with in a culture
B Something which breaks the rules
C A way of life
D None of the above
Correct Answer: A culture with in a culture

Two early contributors to American sociology are Jene Addams and______.

A Max Weber
B W. E. B. DuBois
C Herbert Spencer
D Harriet Martineau
Correct Answer: W. E. B. DuBois

Industrial societies are based on______, or social interdependency based on a web of highly specialized roles.

A organic solidarity
B mechanical solidarity
C verstehen
D rationalization
Correct Answer: organic solidarity

According to Karl Mar, the_______ are the social class who own the means for producing wealth in industrial society.

A proletariat
B capitalists
C Bourgeoisie
D communists
Correct Answer: Bourgeoisie