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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.

The link between physical and subsequent aggressive behavior is probably best explained by:

A observational learning

B non-contingent reinforcement

C resistance to extinction

D classical conditioning

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Correct Answer: observational learning

Nolan used to love tequila. However, a few weeks ago he drank way too much tequila and became very, very sick. His tendency to drink tequila has since declined dramatically. In operant terms, this sequence of events represents:

A generalization

B negative reinforcement

C higher-order conditioning

D punishment

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Correct Answer: punishment

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

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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

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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

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Correct Answer: cognitive

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

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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

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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

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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

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Correct Answer: El Aqsa Mosque

What dis order is BIID most closely identified with?

A Schizophrenia

B Gender identity Disorder (GID)

C Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

D Manchausen’s Syndrome

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Correct Answer: Gender identity Disorder (GID)

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The link between physical and subsequent aggressive behavior is probably best explained by:

Nolan used to love tequila. However, a few weeks ago he drank way too much tequila and became very, very sick. His tendency to drink tequila has since declined dramatically. In operant terms, this sequence of events represents:

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

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

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

What other factors are commonly seen in people with BIID?

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

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

What dis order is BIID most closely identified with?