Psychology Mcqs

Practice MCQs under Psychology Mcqs. 3624 available Open paginated MCQ list →

Questions

Show Answers

Correct options are highlighted when revealed.

1.Juanita thinks that using marijuana to ease the pain from her chronic illness is morally wrong since it violates her state's laws. According to Kohlberg, Juanita is exhibiting which type of morality?

2.If studies showed that a pregnant woman's consumption of an artificial sweetener harmed the developing fetus, how would this substance be classified?

3.Which region of the brain is generally recognized as the final area to reach full maturity?

hypothalamuscorpus callosumprefrontal cortexoccipital lobe

5.What did Harlow find about monkeys that were raised in complete isolation?

They were unable to engage in mating behaviors once they became sexually mature.They displayed complete indifference and lack of response to the initial monkeys they met.They experienced no permanent negative effects after being introduced to a socially stimulating environment.They exhibited delayed social skills but accelerated intellectual growth.

6.Which of the following factors is least commonly linked to violent crimes?

7.Which category represents the most frequently occurring type of rapist?

8.Which statement among the following is accurate?

Rapists are generally expected to be within reproductive age, and some evidence supports this, aligning with evolutionary theory.A society moving toward sexual equality is predicted to experience fewer rapes, supported by studies like those of Baron and Straus, which aligns with feminist theory.Rapists are thought to possess attitudes more accepting of rape and violence compared to other men, which would back social learning theory; however, evidence such as Oberholser and Beck's research is inconclusive.Each of the above statements is correct.None of the above statements are accurate.

9.Why should forensic and criminal psychologists be cautious about attributing violent criminal behavior to media influence?

The media convey messages about violence similar to other socializing agents, including guidance on when violence is acceptable and when it is not.Although young violent offenders tend to prefer violent media more than non-offenders, their history of parental abuse explains this preference, and when accounted for, their media habits align with those of non-offenders.In the United States, violent crime rates show a delayed increase following the introduction of violent television, but this pattern is not observed in the United Kingdom.All of the above statements support this cautious approach.None of the above provide sufficient evidence.

10.Leyton proposed that certain group members represent structural dissatisfaction—when one social class experiences threats from another, leading to feelings of discontent. What term did he use to describe this phenomenon?

11.The fact that young men are more likely to kill other young men than young women are to kill women supports which theory?

Aggression stems from biological factorsAggression has an adaptive evolutionary purposeHomicides occur as a form of protestExposure to media leads to violent behaviorNone of the above

12.Which of the following statements is accurate?

Numerous highly violent individuals tend to display aggression in various situations and toward multiple targets.There is substantial evidence indicating that violent behavior is learned.Field studies provide less evidence of media's harmful impact on violence compared to laboratory experiments, which often use meta-analysis to show stronger effects.Limited data exists on the media's influence on actual criminal violence; most lab studies demonstrating effects involve actions against dolls, which are not criminal acts.

13.Which statement best describes aggression differences between males and females?

Females might adopt distinct aggressive behaviors compared to males, who generally possess greater physical strength.Males tend to show aggression through direct actions like fighting, whereas females often display aggression in more subtle ways such as spreading rumors.Considering that girls experience relational victimization and aggression is intended to cause harm, females may not differ significantly from males in their use of aggression.All of the above statements are accurate.

14.According to Haapasalo (1999), how does an increase in maternal difficulties affect the likelihood of physical abuse towards her son?

The son is less likely to experience physical abuseThe son is more likely to suffer physical abuseThe son is more prone to sexual abuseNone of the above

15.Beyond the strength of the evidence, its applicability to real-world scenarios is crucial. Considering this, which question would be appropriate to ask?

Do the results from psychological research reflect the experiences of actual crime witnesses?Is it appropriate to present research outcomes in court to impact real legal cases?Both questions (A) and (B) are relevantNeither question (A) nor (B) is relevant

16.Which of the following is NOT considered a positive trait?

Creating a story spontaneouslyDemonstrating originalityExhibiting strong acting skillsLacking emotional response

17.Which of the following is NOT a technique used by police officers to improve eyewitness memory recall?

Leading questionsAltering viewpointProviding a detailed account of all informationRecreating the original context

18.Which of the following statements about offender profiling is INCORRECT?

Inductive profiling approaches are commonly called clinical, whereas deductive approaches are known as statistical.Creating psychological profiles of historical personalities usually requires expert knowledge.Both organized and disorganized criminals tend to avoid leaving behind evidence.Profiling involves collecting crime-related data from various sources to identify common traits among offenders.

19.Which factors are identified in Farrington’s list of predictors for criminal behavior?

Extremely strict or permissive parenting approachesPresence of criminal behavior within the familyBelow-average intellectual abilityAll the factors mentioned above

20.Which factors most accurately forecast aggressive and violent behavior?

Past Papers & Resources →