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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.

Which of the following psychologists is MOST likely to deal with the most severe mental health problems?

A clinical psychologist
B research psychologist
C school psychologists
D counselling psychologist
Correct Answer: clinical psychologist

Which drug has provided the most help to schizophrenia patients experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoia?

A Ativan
B Xanax
C Thorazine
D lithium
Correct Answer: Thorazine

The idea that you can’t be profoundly relaxed and fearful at the same time is basic to_________?

A behavior modification
B systematic desensitization
C psychodynamic activation
D reaction formation
Correct Answer: systematic desensitization

Sana has psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed an MAO inhibitor to reduce the severity of Sana’s symptoms. In this case, Sana’s therapist is MOST likely treating her for

A a dissociative disorder
B depression
C an anxiety disorder
D schizophrenia
Correct Answer: depression

Natasha claimed that her failure to get “A’s” in all her college courses meant she was incompetent. Her therapist calmly challenged this assertion, commenting, “By your strange calculations, well over 90 percent of all college students are incompetent!” The therapist’s response was most typical of a(n)______therapist.

A eclectic
B psychoanalytic
C cognitive
D behavior
Correct Answer: cognitive

Systematic desensitization involves the use of:

A progressive relaxation
B unconditional positive regard
C transference
D aversive conditioning
Correct Answer: progressive relaxation

What is the main between a generalized anxiety disorder and a panic disorder?

A A panic disorder causes connected, related panic attacks
B A panic disorder causes a constant feeling of worry and tension
C A panic disorder causes uncomfortable moments of high tension
D A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks
Correct Answer: A panic disorder causes random, unrelated panic attacks

What other factors are commonly seen in people with BIID?

A Anxiety
B Obsessive – compulsive disorder
C Depression
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these

Why do people with BIID want to have healthy limbs amputated?

A They think the limb is ugly and deformed
B They are sexually aroused by amputation
C They want to gain pity and sympathy
D They perceive themselves as amputees that have limbs that don’t really belong on their bodies
Correct Answer: They perceive themselves as amputees that have limbs that don’t really belong on their bodies

A person apparently suffering from Jerusalem Syndrome attempted to destroy an important holy site in Jerusalem. Which was it?

A The Wailing Wall
B El Aqsa Mosque
C The Holy Sepulcher
D The Dome of the Rock
Correct Answer: El Aqsa Mosque