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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.

Who are Psychiatrists?

A are less likely to use psychoanalytic methods than psychologists
B are physicians who specialize in the treatment of mental disorders
C are more likely to use cognitive methods than psychologists
D have essentially the same education as clinical psychologists
Correct Answer: are physicians who specialize in the treatment of mental disorders

A chest implant that intermittently stimulates the vagus nerve has been used to treat some patients with:

A bulimia
B anxiety disorders
C schizophrenia
D chronic depression
Correct Answer: chronic depression

Behavior therapies appear to be particularly effective in the treatment of

A panic disorder
B phobias
C antisocial personality disorder
D major depression
Correct Answer: phobias

How did Jerusalem Syndrome get its name?

A If effects cohen – descendants of the priests who served in the Temple in Jerusalem
B It was discovered by Dr. Shimon Jerusalem
C It affects tourists visiting Jerusalem
D A description of the disorder was discovered in scroll found in an archeological dig in Jerusalem
Correct Answer: It affects tourists visiting Jerusalem

Persons who suffer from paraphilias are categorized as having:

A somatoform disorders
B generalized anxiety
C sexual disorders
D personality disorders
Correct Answer: sexual disorders

Because there is considerable overlap among the types of schizophrenia, and because patterns of behavior shift over time, many patients are simply classified as suffering from______schizophrenia.

A borderline
B atypical
C mixed
D undifferentiated
Correct Answer: undifferentiated

Babar has never met Marriam but he is convinced that she is deeply in love with him. Babar is suffering from:

A grandiose delusions
B jealous delusions
C obsessive – compulsive disorder
D erotomanic delusions
Correct Answer: grandiose delusions

Zeeshan was involved in a bad car accident three weeks ago in which his best friend died at the scene. Ever since the accident, Zeeshan has not been able to sleep, thinks about the accident all the time and refuses to ride in a car. Zeeshan is most likely suffering from:

A Depression
B Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
C Acute Stress Disorder
D PTSD
Correct Answer: Acute Stress Disorder

The most common pharmaceutical drugs for AD/HD treatment are somewhat controversial. They come from which general group?

A Anti – Inflammatory
B Sedatives
C Stimulants
D Anti – Psychotics
Correct Answer: Stimulants

What is a common symptom of GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)?

A Frequent urination
B Incessant, constant worry about something unimportant
C Extreme paranoia
D Frequent feelings of hopelessness and despair
Correct Answer: Incessant, constant worry about something unimportant