Psychology MCQs with explanations

Question 1

When psychological tests are used in personal selection, an important concern regarding the tests is ________?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity

Question 2

A momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli is called ________ memory?

Accepted Answer

iconic

Question 3

What can occur if a person believes that a connection exists between an act and its consequences when there is no relationship between the two?

Accepted Answer

superstitious behavior

Question 4

Which of the following can be said to be true of language?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Question 5

All of the following are purposes of a job analysis except:

Accepted Answer

To decide who to hire for a position

Question 6

The illusion of the rat or the professor and the young lady or the old lady are both examples of what type of illusion?

Accepted Answer

Reversible figures

Question 7

Zahid is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several elderly people out of the their life savings, and he seems to have little feelings for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behaviour is evidence of: ________?

Accepted Answer

a personality disorder.

Question 8

Wemicke’s area is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Understanding speech

Question 9

Which neurotransmitter contributes to most anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

GABA

Question 10

The improved recall of items presented at the end of a list compared to the middle of a list is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

Recency effect

Psychology MCQs with Explanations