Psychology MCQs with explanations

Question 1

If you have a snake phobia because you once heard a loud noise while looking at a snake, for you a snake is a (n):

Accepted Answer

CS

Question 2

________ criticized the stimulus-response mode of thought?

Accepted Answer

William McDougall

Question 3

Fetal alcohol syndrome is most serve if the mother drinks during which period of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

First two months

Question 4

Researchers are certain that facial expressions of________are recognized by people of all cultures, but they are not so certain that facial expressions of________are universal.

Accepted Answer

Sadness; surprise

Question 5

A person behavior is usually attributed to external causes when all but one of the following conditions exist ________?

Accepted Answer

The person acts differently in other situations

Question 6

Heredity:

Accepted Answer

Determines the capacity

Question 7

Which of the following is a likely consequences of stereotype vulnerability for members of minority groups?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are likely consequences.

Question 8

Psychologists who are interested in the perception of the motion, part-whole relationships and in how people judge size were identified with what school of psychology?

Accepted Answer

gestalt

Question 9

Research has indicated that egocentricity, group polarization and production-blocking all contribute to diminished________.

Accepted Answer

Group decision- making

Question 10

A psychologist studied a gunshot wound victim and found out that brain region destroyed is most important for memory functions. The research is ________?

Accepted Answer

case study

Psychology MCQs with Explanations