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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.

Alterations in activity at dopamine synapses have been implicated in the development of:

A anxiety

B schizophrenia

C Alzheimerâ€™s disease

D nicotine addiction

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Correct Answer: schizophrenia

Current research considers human sexual behavior to be motivated by what factors in the brain?

A External sensory stimuli and organismâ€™s internal state

B Pre-optic area and estrogen

C Interpersonal attraction and financial stability

D Intelligence and physical attractiveness

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Correct Answer: External sensory stimuli and organismâ€™s internal state

A Many of the amygdalaâ€™s connections are similar to those of the orbitofrontal cortex

B The amygdala has many connections to the orbitofrontal cortex

C Bilateral damage to the temporal lobes of primates, including the amygdala, leads to the Kluver-Bucy syndrome

D In the Kluver-Bucy syndrome, monkeys place only food items in their mouths but fail to avoid noxious stimuli

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Correct Answer: In the Kluver-Bucy syndrome, monkeys place only food items in their mouths but fail to avoid noxious stimuli

Which of the following is NOT the case with respect to a primateâ€™s secondary cortical taste area?

A It is also known as the orbitofrontal cortex

B There is no modulation of taste-responses in the secondary region of the brain

C As satiety develops, neuronal activity in the secondary taste cortex appears to make food less acceptable and less pleasant

D Electrical stimulation in the secondary taste cortex produces reward

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Correct Answer: There is no modulation of taste-responses in the secondary region of the brain

Which of the following definition of key terms in motivation is?

A A reward is something an animal will work to obtain or achieve

B A punishment is something an animal will work to escape or avoid

C A voluntary behaviour is also called a Pavlovian response

D The term â€˜workâ€™ refers to a voluntary behaviour

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Correct Answer: A voluntary behaviour is also called a Pavlovian response

Jackson had a huge breakfast this morning and is still feeling stuffed when he arrives at work. However, one of his colleagues has brought some delicious-looking donuts to the morning staff meeting and Jackson just canâ€™t resist. Although he feels full, he eats donuts. His behavior is inconsistent with:

A incentive theories of motivation

B drive theories of motivation

C evolutionary theories of motivation

D the Cannon-Bard theory of motivation

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Correct Answer: drive theories of motivation

Which of the following is most likely to interfere with oneâ€™s efforts to successfully quit smoking?

A beginning an aerobic exercise program

B consumption of alcohol

C use of nicotine gum

D informing others of oneâ€™s intentions to quit

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Correct Answer: consumption of alcohol

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the:

A ventromedial hypothalamus

B anterior commissure

C anterior cingulated cortex

D lateral hypothalamus

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Correct Answer: anterior cingulated cortex

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

A by observing subjectsâ€™ actual behavior in competitive situations

B by interviewing subjects about their achievement needs

C with the Thematic Apperception Test

D With the Minnesota Multiphasic personality Inventory

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Correct Answer: with the Thematic Apperception Test

Full and clear communication regarding Kelseyâ€™s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

A flow

B experiencing flow

C 360-degree feedback

D structured interviews

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Correct Answer: 360-degree feedback

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Alterations in activity at dopamine synapses have been implicated in the development of:

Current research considers human sexual behavior to be motivated by what factors in the brain?

Which of the following is NOT the case with respect to a primateâ€™s secondary cortical taste area?

Which of the following definition of key terms in motivation is?

Which of the following is most likely to interfere with oneâ€™s efforts to successfully quit smoking?

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the:

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

Full and clear communication regarding Kelseyâ€™s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

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Psychology 6096 MCQs [All-Courses]

All Topics 6096

All Topics 6096

Alterations in activity at dopamine synapses have been implicated in the development of:

Current research considers human sexual behavior to be motivated by what factors in the brain?

Which of the following is NOT the case with respect to a primateâ€™s secondary cortical taste area?

Which of the following definition of key terms in motivation is?

Which of the following is most likely to interfere with oneâ€™s efforts to successfully quit smoking?

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the:

In research on the need for achievement, individual differences are usually measured:

Full and clear communication regarding Kelseyâ€™s manager is enhanced by the performance appraisals she periodically receives from fellow managers, subordinates, customers, and her supervisor. This best illustrates the value of:

Researchers have discovered that â€œcyber-ostracismâ€ by strangers elicits increased in the: