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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.

Irrational acts a person feels driven to repeat are called_____. They help control anxiety caused by:

A obsessions: compulsions

B compulsions; obsessions

C compulsions; defense mechanisms

D defense mechanisms; obsessions

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Correct Answer: compulsions; obsessions

Sudden temporary amnesia or instance of multiple personality are_______disorders.

A dissociative

B anxiety

C psychotic

D schizophrenic

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Correct Answer: dissociative

In general schizophrenia is characterized by:

A rapid and unpredictable changes in emotion

B delusions of persecution and somatic complaints

C blunted or in appropriate emotions and withdrawal

D high levels of anxiety coupled with a lack of conscience

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Correct Answer: blunted or in appropriate emotions and withdrawal

One who is quiet concerned with orderliness, perfectionism, and a rigid routine might be classified as a(n)______personality.

A histrionic

B obsessive-compulsive

C schizoid

D avoidant

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Correct Answer: obsessive-compulsive

A person who is preoccupied with fears of having a serious disease suffers from:

A a conversion reaction

B hypochondriasis

C a traumatic disorder

D an obsession

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Correct Answer: hypochondriasis

“I believed Ahmad’s anxiety and defensiveness are the result of an unrealistic self-image and an inability to take responsibility for her feelings.” This statement would most likely have been made by a:

A psychodynamic theorist

B Freudian therapist

C humanistic psychologist

D behavioristic theorist

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Correct Answer: humanistic psychologist

Sensory experiences that occur in the absence of stimulus are called:

A illusions

B hallucinations

C delusions

D affect episodes

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Correct Answer: hallucinations

A person who mistrusts others and is hypersensitive and guarded may be classified as a (n)______personality.

A dependent

B antisocial

C narcissistic

D paranoid

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Correct Answer: paranoid

Obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic, and phobias are formally classified as_____disorders.

A psychotic

B manic

C anxiety

D mood

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Correct Answer: anxiety

Behavioral problems in which the person exhibits symptoms suggesting physical disease or injury, but for which there is no identifiable cause, are called:

A mood disorder

B schizophrenia

C organic brain pathologies

D somatoform disorder

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Correct Answer: somatoform disorder

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Irrational acts a person feels driven to repeat are called_____. They help control anxiety caused by:

Sudden temporary amnesia or instance of multiple personality are_______disorders.

In general schizophrenia is characterized by:

One who is quiet concerned with orderliness, perfectionism, and a rigid routine might be classified as a(n)______personality.

A person who is preoccupied with fears of having a serious disease suffers from:

“I believed Ahmad’s anxiety and defensiveness are the result of an unrealistic self-image and an inability to take responsibility for her feelings.” This statement would most likely have been made by a:

Sensory experiences that occur in the absence of stimulus are called:

A person who mistrusts others and is hypersensitive and guarded may be classified as a (n)______personality.

Obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic, and phobias are formally classified as_____disorders.

Behavioral problems in which the person exhibits symptoms suggesting physical disease or injury, but for which there is no identifiable cause, are called: