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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.

What factor determines the sexual behavior of most species?
A Emotions
B Availability
C Hormones
D Thinking
Correct Answer: Hormones
All of the following are stages of the human sexual response cycle EXCEPT:
A Arousal
B Plateau
C Excitement
D Orgasm
Correct Answer: Arousal
In a complete sexual response cycle:
A the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm
B orgasm immediately precedes the excitement phase
C the excitement phase immediately precedes orgasm
D the excitement phase immediately precedes the resolution phase
Correct Answer: the plateau phase immediately precedes orgasm
After finishing a marathon, Adena grabs a water bottle and quickly drinks all of its contents in an attempt to satisfy a (n)_______drive.
A extrinsic
B secondary
C learned
D primary
Correct Answer: primary
The consumption of carbohydrates is most likely to:
A lower the body’s set point
B reduce tension and anxiety
C decrease blood glucose levels
D prevent bulimia nervosa
Correct Answer: reduce tension and anxiety
The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effect of:
A sexual disorders
B boredom
C hunger
D refractory periods
Correct Answer: boredom
The reason many anorexics have dental problems is from:
A lack of proteins
B purging
C lack of calcium
D lack of water in the diet
Correct Answer: purging
Which of the following is the best example of a drive?
A your political views
B hunger
C earning money by working at a job
D the need of achievement
Correct Answer: hunger
An unlearned and fixed pattern of behavior common to all members of a species is called a(n):
A incentive
B set point
C instinct
D need
Correct Answer: instinct
Managers with a social leadership style would be most likely to:
A Provide employees with relatively easy work assignments
B inform employee of the exact deadlines for the completion of work projects
C discourage employees from critically discussing controversial company policies
D mediate a personal dispute between two argumentative employees
Correct Answer: mediate a personal dispute between two argumentative employees