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.

A rare condition in which separate personalities exist in the same person is called:

A dissociative identity disorder

B split personality

C schizophrenia

D amnesia

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Correct Answer: dissociative identity disorder

Which of the following is one reason given that more women than men are treated for psychological problems?

A Women are subject to greater stress than man

B As a result of cultural norms, women may be more willing to admit distress

C Some forms of mental disorders are sex – linked recessive

D developmental tasks required of women are far more difficult than those required for man

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Correct Answer: As a result of cultural norms, women may be more willing to admit distress

Which of the following related to recent attempts to find biochemical explanations for schizophrenia?

A schizotaxin

B psychotropin

C dopamine

D diazepam

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Correct Answer: dopamine

Retreat from reality by hallucinations and delusions and by social withdrawal typically characterizes:

A somatoform disorders

B anxiety disorders

C psychotic disorders

D personality disorders

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Correct Answer: psychotic disorders

In south and East Asia, a man may experience Karo, which is:

A schizophrenia

B insanity

C anxiety about his penis receding into his body

D depression

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Correct Answer: anxiety about his penis receding into his body

A person who has an extreme lack of self – confidence and who allows others to run his or her life is said to have a(n)________personality.

A dependent

B narcissistic

C paranoid

D antisocial

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Correct Answer: dependent

If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused other hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended upon, you might suspect him of being:

A dependent

B narcissistic

C paranoid

D antisocial

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Correct Answer: antisocial

A common from of mental disorder afflicting 10 – 20% of the population is:

A schizophrenia

B senile dementia

C depression

D delusional disorder

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Correct Answer: depression

The chief distinguished feature of psychotic disorders is:

A confusion of fantasy and reality

B antisocial conduct

C overwhelming anxiety

D obsessive behavior

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Correct Answer: confusion of fantasy and reality

Nasira is afraid of speaking to a large audience. Her therapist suggests that prior to a speaking engagement she should reassure herself with comments like, “Cheer up, Nasira. You know what you’re talking about and your topic is really interesting!” This approach to reducing Nasira’s most clearly illustrates:

A psychoanalysis

B client – centered therapy

C stress inoculation training

D aversive conditioning

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Correct Answer: stress inoculation training

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A rare condition in which separate personalities exist in the same person is called:

Which of the following is one reason given that more women than men are treated for psychological problems?

Which of the following related to recent attempts to find biochemical explanations for schizophrenia?

Retreat from reality by hallucinations and delusions and by social withdrawal typically characterizes:

In south and East Asia, a man may experience Karo, which is:

A person who has an extreme lack of self – confidence and who allows others to run his or her life is said to have a(n)________personality.

If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused other hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended upon, you might suspect him of being:

A common from of mental disorder afflicting 10 – 20% of the population is:

The chief distinguished feature of psychotic disorders is: