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 experiments, an image is quickly flashed and then replaced by a “masking” stimulus that inhibits conscious perception of the original image. In these experiments, the researchers are studying the effect of:

A Tinnitus

B Accommodation

C Blindsight

D Priming

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Correct Answer: Priming

The sense associated with the perception of smell is:

A Gestation

B Kinesthesia

C Audition

D Olfaction

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Correct Answer: Olfaction

The detection and encoding of stimulus energies by the nervous system is called:

A Synesthesia

B Signal detection

C Sensation

D Accommodation

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Correct Answer: Sensation

Ms. Sadaf, a recent stroke victim, cannot consciously perceive the large book on the coffee table in front of her Yet, when urged to identify the book, she correctly reads aloud the printed title on the book cover. Her response best illustrates:

A Synesthesia

B Blindsight

C Subliminal perception

D The McGurk effect

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Correct Answer: Blindsight

If the human eye was not responsive to differences in the wavelength of light, we would not be able to perceive differences in:

A Intensity

B Color

C Purity

D Brightness

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Correct Answer: Color

According to place theory, the perception of:

A Pitched sounds at any tone are association with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window

B High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window

C High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the eardrum closest to the oval window

D Low-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window

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Correct Answer: High-pitched sounds is associated with large vibrations of the basilar membrane closest to the oval window

The rubber-hand illusion best illustrates the importance of:

A Feature detection

B Blindsight

C Top-down processing

D Synesthesia

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Correct Answer: Top-down processing

In order to experience color constancy, it is helpful to view things:

A Under low levels of illumination

B From very short distances

C With one eye covered

D In relation to surrounding objects

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Correct Answer: In relation to surrounding objects

According to the Young-Helmholtz theory, when both red and green sensitive cones are stimulated simultaneously, a person should see:

A Green

B Orange

C Red

D Yellow

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Correct Answer: Yellow

Which of the following is true of psychics who have worked with police departments in an effort to solve difficult crimes?

A They have used telepathy to read the mind of the criminal

B They have provided useful predictions using all their powers in 90 percent of the cases

C They have used precognition to forewarn the police of criminals acts

D They have reported visions that are no more accurate than guesses

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Correct Answer: They have reported visions that are no more accurate than guesses

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In experiments, an image is quickly flashed and then replaced by a “masking” stimulus that inhibits conscious perception of the original image. In these experiments, the researchers are studying the effect of:

The sense associated with the perception of smell is:

The detection and encoding of stimulus energies by the nervous system is called:

Ms. Sadaf, a recent stroke victim, cannot consciously perceive the large book on the coffee table in front of her Yet, when urged to identify the book, she correctly reads aloud the printed title on the book cover. Her response best illustrates:

If the human eye was not responsive to differences in the wavelength of light, we would not be able to perceive differences in:

According to place theory, the perception of:

The rubber-hand illusion best illustrates the importance of:

In order to experience color constancy, it is helpful to view things:

According to the Young-Helmholtz theory, when both red and green sensitive cones are stimulated simultaneously, a person should see:

Which of the following is true of psychics who have worked with police departments in an effort to solve difficult crimes?