All Free Psychology MCQs with Answers
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- A. lower
- B. higher
- C. inferior
- D. similar
Explanation: Victim surveys usually produce higher victimization rates than police records because many victims do not report crimes to the police.
Correct answer: higher- A. Stress involves individual's psychological make-up
- B. Stress is dependent on the intensity of the stressor
- C. Stress is related to simultaneous life-events
- D. Stress involves the individual's cognitive appraisal
Explanation: Cognitive appraisal explains why the same event can produce different stress responses in different people: individuals evaluate its…
Correct answer: Stress involves the individual's cognitive appraisal- A. Inferiority complex is a form of self-criticism usually involving fear of social disapproval.
- B. The forebrain is assumed to be the seat of intelligence
- C. The forebrain structures control affective and cognitive behaviour
- D. All of the above
Explanation: The forebrain, especially the cerebral hemispheres, is linked with intelligence and regulates complex cognitive and affective behaviour.
Correct answer: All of the above- A. the overlap with other fields, such as law and business
- B. of ethical considerations
- C. advanced technology that measures brain waves is not available
- D. of a lack of interest in human behavior
Explanation: Ethical rules can prevent researchers from exposing people to harmful procedures, deception, or loss of privacy, making some psychological…
Correct answer: of ethical considerations- A. fad
- B. science
- C. specialty
- D. hoax
Explanation: Behaviorism emphasized observable behavior and objective measurement, helping psychology adopt the methods and standards of a science.
Correct answer: science- A. cognitive psychology
- B. behaviorism
- C. Gestalt psychology
- D. astrology
Explanation: Astrology makes personality and future claims without the controlled evidence required by psychology, so it is classified as a…
Correct answer: astrology1767. The approach to psychology the focuses on the basic elements which make up consciousness is called:
- A. Structuralism
- B. Functionalism
- C. Behaviouralism
- D. Elementalism
Explanation: Structuralism, associated with Wundt and Titchener, attempted to analyze consciousness into its basic elements through introspection.
Correct answer: Structuralism- A. Increasing glycogen synthesis
- B. By increasing cell utilization of glucose
- C. By stimulating conversion of glucose into lipids and proteins
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Insulin lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular glucose uptake, glycogen formation, and conversion of nutrients into stored forms such…
Correct answer: All of the above- A. 17 Beta-hydroxytestosterone
- B. Testosterone
- C. Progesterone
- D. Both a & b
Explanation: Testosterone is the principal male gonadal hormone, and 17-beta-hydroxytestosterone is its chemical name.
Correct answer: Both a & b- A. Sympathetic division
- B. Parasympathetic division
- C. Brain and spinal cord
- D. Sensory and motor neurons
Explanation: The parasympathetic division dominates during rest and supports maintenance functions such as digestion and energy conservation.
Correct answer: Parasympathetic division- A. Central nervous system
- B. Endocrine system
- C. Lymphatic system
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Chemical coordination in animals is carried out by hormones released by the endocrine system into the bloodstream.
Correct answer: Endocrine system- A. Cortisol
- B. Conticosterne
- C. Aldosterone
- D. Adrenaline
Explanation: Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in the kidney tubules, thereby conserving Na+ and helping maintain fluid balance and blood…
Correct answer: Aldosterone- A. Brain
- B. Spinal cord
- C. Sympathetic division
- D. parasympathetic division
Explanation: The sympathetic division mobilizes the body during danger or strenuous activity by increasing heart rate, breathing, and energy…
Correct answer: Sympathetic division- A. Adrenaline
- B. Nor-adrenaline
- C. Oxytocin
- D. Both a & b
Explanation: Adrenaline and noradrenaline are sympathetic-related hormones that promote glycogen breakdown in the liver, releasing glucose for rapid…
Correct answer: Both a & b- A. Thyroxine
- B. Tri-iodothyronine (T3)
- C. Calcitonin
- D. All of the above
Explanation: The thyroid produces thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin.
Correct answer: All of the above- A. Thyroxine
- B. Tri-iodothyronine (T3)
- C. Calcitonin
- D. Parathormone
Explanation: The parathyroid glands secrete parathormone, also called parathyroid hormone or PTH, which raises and regulates blood calcium levels.
Correct answer: Parathormone- A. Axons
- B. Dendrites
- C. Neuroglia
- D. Nissl's granules
Explanation: Neuroglia support, nourish, and protect neurons, including forming myelin around many axons.
Correct answer: Neuroglia- A. Central nervous system
- B. Diffused nervous system
- C. Somatic nervous system
- D. Sympathetic nervous system
Explanation: The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movement by sending motor commands to skeletal muscles.
Correct answer: Somatic nervous system- A. Somatic nervous system
- B. Autonomic nervous system
- C. Central nervous system
- D. Diffused nervous system
Explanation: The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in internal organs, glands, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.
Correct answer: Autonomic nervous system- A. Pacinian corpuscles
- B. Meissner's corpuscles
- C. Nissl's granules
- D. Free nerve endings
Explanation: Pacinian corpuscles are encapsulated receptors sensitive to deep pressure and vibration.
Correct answer: Pacinian corpuscles