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Psychology 6084 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 the host doesn’t recall something others say he/she done because another personality did it, what is that usually referred to by the MPD?
A spells
B black outs
C lost time
D all of these
Correct Answer: all of these
What is “co – consciousness”?
A When all the personalities are aware of each other
B When the host and the dominant personality degree
C When other personalities conspire against the host
D When two personalities rule the body at the same time
Correct Answer: When all the personalities are aware of each other
A common from of mental disorder afflicting 10 – 20% of the population is:
A schizophrenia
B senile dementia
C depression
D delusional disorder
Correct Answer: depression
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
Correct Answer: stress inoculation training
A psychodynamic therapist is most likely to:
A suggest interpretive insights regarding patients’ difficulties
B help patients identify a hierarchy of anxiety – arousing experiences
C associate patients’ undesirable behaviors with unpleasant consequences
D recommend the use of antipsychotic drugs during the process of antipsychotherapy
Correct Answer: suggest interpretive insights regarding patients’ difficulties
In client- centered therapy the therapist’s key task is:
A psychoanalysis
B behavior modification
C cognitive evaluation
D clarification
Correct Answer: clarification
After several months of psychoanalysis, Andy begins to feel intensity angry with his therapist, although the therapist has been consistently warm and supportive Andy’s feelings are probably
A a result of sudden insight about some childhood experience
B a sign of an impending psychosis
C a result of free association
D a result of transference
Correct Answer: a result of transference
“The technique reduces people to puppets controlled by therapists! It doesn’t respect human freedom. “This criticism is most likely to be directed at:
A systematic desensitization
B psychoanalysis
C EMDR
D a token economy
Correct Answer: a token economy
There are many different classes of antidepressant medications. If you were taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor), which of these food lists should you avoid entirely?
A Alcohol, aged cheeses, salami and chocolate
B Carbonated drinks, egg, chicken and cake
C Milk, coffee, white bread rolls and pudding
D Green tea, cereal, beef and ice – cream
Correct Answer: Alcohol, aged cheeses, salami and chocolate
Your friend is suicidal. Under what circumstances would it be safe to leave them alone?
A If they are in their own home
B Once they appear happier
C If you need to go to work or school
D They shouldn’t be alone
Correct Answer: They shouldn’t be alone