Psychology MCQs with explanations

Question 1

Lewis has suffered from acute stress for years. He is presently learning to relax with a device that provides him with information about changes in tension in his forehead muscles. Lewis’ case illustrates the use of: ________?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback

Question 2

John believes that the more students drink the more they are apt to be involved in dangerous sexual activity. which goal of psychology is at work?

Accepted Answer

Predict

Question 3

According to Erikson, a child four to six years of age is in which stage of development?

Accepted Answer

locomotor-genital stage

Question 4

In a recent car accident, Taimor sustained damage to his right cerebral hemisphere. This injury is most likely to reduce Tamior’s ability to:

Accepted Answer

facially express emotions

Question 5

Physical illness. such as hypertension and some headaches, that are not caused by an organic disorder but instead seem linked to stress are referred to as ________ illness.

Accepted Answer

Psychophysiological

Question 6

Roshan, a 10th grader, took a test that measured his potential for college success. Jill, another 10th grader, took a test on the math chapter that had just been covered in class, Roshan most likely took an________test and Jill most likely took an________test.

Accepted Answer

aptitude; achievement

Question 7

The poly graph or “lie detector” primarily measures which component of emotion?

Accepted Answer

physiological expression

Question 8

In learning by doing, learning comes through:

Accepted Answer

Skills

Question 9

Babar has never met Marriam but he is convinced that she is deeply in love with him. Babar is suffering from:

Accepted Answer

grandiose delusions

Question 10

Physical growth and development is called:

Accepted Answer

maturation

Psychology MCQs with Explanations