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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.

Jasmine can’t stop thinking about germs and dirt. She spends all day cleaning her house. She is suffering from:

A phobic disorder
B paranoia
C delusional disorder
D obsessive-compulsive disorder
Correct Answer: obsessive-compulsive disorder

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance and who needs constant admiration?

A dependent
B histrionic
C narcissistic
D schizoid
Correct Answer: narcissistic

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an extremely unable self-image, is moody, and does not develop stable relationships?

A borderline
B histrionic
C narcissistic
D schizoid
Correct Answer: borderline

The antisocial personality is one who:

A is irresponsible and seems to lack remorse
B is frequently dangerous and out of contact with reality
C is always a delinquent or criminal
D benefits greatly from humanistic and psychoanalytic therapies
Correct Answer: is irresponsible and seems to lack remorse

When sadness and despondency are exaggerated or prolonged and an extremely negative self-image prevails, we would suspect a (n):

A dissociative reaction
B mood disorder
C somatoform disorder
D anxiety disorder
Correct Answer: mood disorder

Irrational acts a person feels driven to repeat are called_____. They help control anxiety caused by:

A obsessions: compulsions
B compulsions; obsessions
C compulsions; defense mechanisms
D defense mechanisms; obsessions
Correct Answer: compulsions; obsessions

Sudden temporary amnesia or instance of multiple personality are_______disorders.

A dissociative
B anxiety
C psychotic
D schizophrenic
Correct Answer: dissociative

In general schizophrenia is characterized by:

A rapid and unpredictable changes in emotion
B delusions of persecution and somatic complaints
C blunted or in appropriate emotions and withdrawal
D high levels of anxiety coupled with a lack of conscience
Correct Answer: blunted or in appropriate emotions and withdrawal

One who is quiet concerned with orderliness, perfectionism, and a rigid routine might be classified as a(n)______personality.

A histrionic
B obsessive-compulsive
C schizoid
D avoidant
Correct Answer: obsessive-compulsive

A person who is preoccupied with fears of having a serious disease suffers from:

A a conversion reaction
B hypochondriasis
C a traumatic disorder
D an obsession
Correct Answer: hypochondriasis