AP Psych

Cognitive theorists emphasize the

formation and modification of schemas

An important difference between humanistic and psychoanalytic approaches is that humanistic psychologists believe in the importance of

free will

Sigmund Freud believed that dream analysis was a useful device for

gaining insight into unconscious motives

In studying the behavior of five year olds in freeplay situations, a cognitive psychologist would be most interested in the children's

problem-solving strategies

What is psychology?

the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Which of the following studies is from an evolutionary perspective?

A study to see if women were more attracted to men who liked children than men who did not like children

A basic assumption underlying the evolutionary approach to sexual attraction is that men seek potential mates who

Appear Fertile

According to one theory of psychology, many people have mental illnesses because their maladaptive behaviors have proven rewarding for them in the past and thus have been continued. This belief is consistent with...

Behavioral

John B. Watson is best known as the founder of

Behaviorism

In their discussions of the process of development, the advocates of nature in the nature-nurture controversy emphasize which of the following?

Cognition

Which theoretical perspective in psychology attempts to characterize the way in which humans store and process sensory information?

Cognitive

Ivan Pavlov was most well known for which of the following?

Conditioning dogs to salivate to the sound of a bell

According to Wilhelm Wundt, the focus of scientific psychology should be the study of

Conscious experience

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

One major objection to the early Skinnerian approach to psychology is that it

Did not take into account internal thoughts and feelings

Although Paul seems bright and capable to his parents and friends, he has been failing in school. Paul agrees to speak with a psychologist, who suggests that his problems stem from internal processes such as unrealistic expectations and negative thinking. The psychologist's view is typical of which of the following models of behavior?

Humanistic

Which of the following perspectives argues that every person has the potential to become self-actualized?

Humanistic

In the early years of psychology, a research participant might have been asked to observe carefully and systematically his conscious experiences. What method would the participant be using?

Introspection

Which of the following statements is true of behaviorism?

It emphasizes the dominance of heredity over environment.

The belief that human behavior is the result of unconscious drives and conflicts represents which of the following theoretical perspectives?

Psychoanalytic

Why is it psychology important?

Psychology explains why people act the way they do. Also it can help people improve their decision making, stress management and behavior based on understanding past behavior to better predict future behavior.

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

Survival

A behavioral psychologist is most likely to study the

effects of token economies on establishing social skills among children with emotional disturbances

an evolutionary psychologist will most likely investigate the

reason why many people have an innate fear of the dark

Cognitive psychologists are most likely to study

the acquisition of knowledge, planning, and problem solving