Psychology Mcqs

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1.Which mental health condition affects approximately 10 to 20 percent of people?

2.If you encountered someone who initially seemed very likable but later revealed a pattern of manipulating others, causing harm without remorse, and being unreliable, which personality trait would you most likely attribute to them?

3.What is the primary characteristic that sets psychotic disorders apart?

4.Nasira experiences anxiety about speaking in front of large groups. Her therapist advises her to use positive self-statements such as, “Stay confident, Nasira. You understand your material well and your presentation is engaging!” Which method of anxiety reduction does this best represent?

5.Mr. Noor thought that just one initial interview, during which he listed his many symptoms to a therapist, would serve as a treatment for his distress. The fact that he experienced quick improvement in several symptoms right after this session best demonstrates:

6.Alex has been experiencing intense feelings of despair and depression, and he has recently contemplated suicide. Which medication is most appropriate to help him?

7.What is a primary approach used by a psychodynamic therapist in treatment?

8.Concealing details or withholding information from your therapist may indicate which of the following?

9.What is the primary role of the therapist in client-centered therapy?

10.After months of psychoanalytic therapy, Andy starts feeling intense anger toward his therapist, despite the therapist's consistent kindness and support. What is the most likely cause of Andy's feelings?

11.Which therapeutic approach is often criticized for treating individuals like puppets manipulated by therapists, thereby undermining personal autonomy?

12.Counterconditioning methods are based on foundational concepts introduced by which psychologist?

13.Which well-known writer is believed to have experienced Jerusalem Syndrome during a trip to the Holy Land?

14.If you are prescribed a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) as an antidepressant, which group of foods should you completely avoid?

15.Which action is inappropriate when someone confides that they are experiencing suicidal thoughts?

16.Following a suicide, family and friends often experience grief along with feelings of stigma and isolation. What is the most supportive way to respond to someone in this situation?

17.Which of the following conditions is known to have a genetic tendency and often occurs within families?

18.When, if ever, is it safe to leave a suicidal friend by themselves?

19.Which condition is thought to result from the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in a specific region of the brain?

20.Which therapeutic approach involves creating a fear hierarchy and practicing relaxation techniques?

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