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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.

When is a person is considered “cured”?
A After six years with no panic attacks
B After six weeks of no panic attacks
C Never. It can be controlled never cured
D After six months of no panic attacks
Correct Answer: Never. It can be controlled never cured
Which of these drugs is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis?
A Tofranil (imipramine)
B Wellbutrin (bupropion)
C Norpramin (desipramine)
D Astelin (azelastine)
Correct Answer: Astelin (azelastine)
What is the term for a structured form of short – term psychotherapy in which the goal is to change the negative, inaccurate ways of thinking associated with depression or bipolar disorder?
A Transactional theory
B Cognitive therapy
C EMDR
D Somatic trauma therapy
Correct Answer: Cognitive therapy
What is the best way to deal with someone having a panic attack?
A Yell at them to relax
B Make them sit down where they are and try to calm down
C Remind them that is “all in their head” so it can’t hurt them
D Reassure them, and take them where they feel safe
Correct Answer: Reassure them, and take them where they feel safe
Without medical attention approximately how many percent of bipolar patients commit suicide?
A Less than 5 percent
B 30 – 35 percent
C 50 percent
D 15 – 20 percent
Correct Answer: 15 – 20 percent
In a 1991 National institute of Mental Health study, it was estimated that people with bipolar disorder cost the country how much?
A Over 200,000 dollars
B Over 30 million dollars
C Over 40 billion dollars
D Over 100 billion dollars
Correct Answer: Over 40 billion dollars
Which of these drugs is not used to combat either mania, depression, or bipolar disorder?
A Tofranil (imipramine)
B Wellbutrin (bupropion)
C Norpramin (desipramine)
D Astelin (azelastine)
Correct Answer: Astelin (azelastine)
Who was the first (1686) to describe a manic – depressive psychosis, which he called ‘maniaco – melancholicus’?
A Bonet
B Albrecht
C Jamison
D Redfield
Correct Answer: Bonet
Which of the following celebrities did not have Bipolar Disorder?
A Winston Churchill
B Jean – Claude Van Damme
C Gary Kasparov
D Buzz Aldrin
Correct Answer: Gary Kasparov
In a severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms and self – injurious acts, which of the following would not be observed?
A Auditory hallucinations
B Severe psychomotor retardation
C Auto enucleation
D Intellectual disorganization
Correct Answer: Intellectual disorganization