Psychology MCQs with explanations

Question 1

The best definition of psychology is the ________?

Accepted Answer

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Question 2

The first systematic study of operant conditioning was performed in 1938 by ________?

Accepted Answer

B. F. Skinner

Question 3

If the teacher focuses the intelligent students while teaching:

Accepted Answer

Both (a) and (b)

Question 4

Although it is generally recommended to begin with psychotherapy first to treat psychological disorders,for which group of patients would it be most beneficial to begin with drug treatments instead of psychotheraputic treatments?

Accepted Answer

b and d

Question 5

Five qualities that best describe good psychological research include:

Accepted Answer

valid, reliable, Public, parsimonious, cumulative

Question 6

Information processed below the normal level of awareness is called:

Accepted Answer

Subliminal

Question 7

It increases that heart beat rate blood pressure and digestive tract mobility. Also, it may induce vomiting and diarrhea and even may cause water retention by kidneys:

Accepted Answer

Nicotine

Question 8

Which sense tells you how your body is oriented in the world?

Accepted Answer

Vestibular

Question 9

The law of effect first formulated by ________?

Accepted Answer

Edward Thorndike

Question 10

Which of the following can alter the body’s set point?

Accepted Answer

over feeding in childhood

Psychology MCQs with Explanations