Psychology MCQs with explanations

Question 1

Which measure of central tendency is used to calculate your grade-point average?

Accepted Answer

mean

Question 2

The detection of vibrations of the ground by terrestrial vertebrates is probably achieved by receptors in the:

Accepted Answer

Joints

Question 3

This is not an important factor in the acquisition of motor skills ________?

Accepted Answer

reflex action

Question 4

The fact that a pinpoint down the railroad track is perceived by a person as a diesel engine is an example of ________?

Accepted Answer

size constancy

Question 5

All of the following are behavioural risk factors associated with coronary heart disease except for:

Accepted Answer

Hormones

Question 6

The fact that that we can walk and chew gun at the same time illustrates that:

Accepted Answer

we use divided attention

Question 7

The outer region of cerebrum from folds called convolutions and called:

Accepted Answer

Cerebral cortex

Question 8

Because she is often rejected by her parents, Sally mistrusts other people and treats them with hostility, which leads to their rejection of her. The cycle of rejection, mistrust, hostility, and further rejection illustrate what is meant by:

Accepted Answer

reciprocal determinism

Question 9

Which famous author was apparently affected with Jerusalem Syndrome while on a visit to the Holy Land?

Accepted Answer

Nikolai Gogol

Question 10

Students who experiences a persistent depressed mood after failing an exam probably have which type of attribution style?

Accepted Answer

Stable, global

Psychology MCQs with Explanations