ap psych unit 1 review

an evolutionary psychologist would explain that humans desire social interaction, social acceptance, and social affiliation due to a need for

survival

which of the following accurately describes a major change in perspective in the field of developmental psychology over the past twenty-five years?

a shift from an emphasis on childhood and adolescence to an interest in development over the life span

this approach studies behavior that is determined by experiences from your past that are lodged in your unconscious mind

psychoanalysis/psycho-dynamic approach

ivan pavlov

unconditioned and conditioned responses

qhich of the following statements is true of behaviorism?

Ii holds that development is largely a product of learning.

jean piaget

children build their understanding through interaction

wilhelm wundt

created the first school of psychology

abraham maslow

hierarchy of needs

martha is an undergraduate student who is interested in pursuing a career in psychology. She wants to use her knowledge of psychology to help employees become more productive in the workplace. Which field of psychology should Martha select in graduate school?

cognitive

this approach assumes that our thought processes, interpretations and perceptions affect the way in which we behave

cognitive approach

introspection as practiced by early structuralists is best illustrated by which of the following behaviors?

describing one's immediate sensations while looking at a rose

which of the following approaches to psychology focuses on adaptive, creative, and fulfilling aspects of human experiences?

functions

b.f. skinner

positive & negative reinforcement