AP Psych exam

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The learned perspective would most likely view phobias as Manifestations of self defeating thoughts Misplaced responses to repressed impulses Conditioned fears Biological predispositions

Conditioned fears

What is NOT part of the three processes of memory Encoding Storage Retrieval Conditioning

Conditioning

Reinforcement of a behavior each time the behavior occurs is called the Continuous reinforcement Flooding Partial reinforcement Counter conditioning

Continuous reinforcement

Thinking "inside the box" would be associated with which term Convergent thinking Divergent thinking Difference reduction Framing effect

Convergent thinking

The biological perspective would most likely view phobias as Manifestations of self defeating thoughts Misplaced responses to repressed impulse Conditioned fears Genetic predispositions

Genetic predispositions

Which of the following social norms Chewing with one's mouth closed Hugging a family member Calling one's parents "Mom" or "Dad" Picking one's nose in public

Picking one's nose in public

Harry Harlow's study of attachment found that young monkeys prefer a surrogate mother that can provide a. Provision of nourishment was the single most important factor in motivating attachment b. A cloth mother produces the greatest attachment response c. Where a cloth or wire was present mattered less that the presence or absence of other infants d. Attachment in monkeys is based on imprinting

A cloth mother produces the greatest attachment response

Making friends and joining a group is an example of Cognitive dissonance Affiliation motivation Balance theory Cognitive consistency

Affiliation motivation

A step-by-step procedure solving that can be used every time is called a Algorithm Prototype Heuristic Means-end analysis

Algorithm

What part of the neuron carries messages away from the cell body? Dendrite Axon Synapse Cell body

Axon

The psychologist who studies operant conditioning using rats and pigeons was BF Skinner Sigmund Freud John B. Watson Ivan Pavlov

BF Skinner

____ is an eating disorder that involves eating excessive amounts of food followed by purging to get rid of the food Hypoglycemia Anorexia nervosa Bulimia Depression

Bulimia

Which theory of emotion holds the view that physical reaction and emotion occur simultaneously? Instinct theory Cannon-Bard theory James-Lange theory Drive-Reduction theory

Cannon-Bard theory

In what kind of memory do people remember general knowledge Generic memory Episodic memory Flashbulb memory Semantic memory

Generic memory

Cognitive dissonance may cause people to Change their attitudes to match their behavior Try harder because other people are watching Slack off because their efforts are not needed Vent aggressive urges through sarcasm

Change their attitudes to match their behavior

The process of altering your biological clock such as jet lag is an example of Chronobiology Circadian rhythm Entrainment Consciousness

Circadian rhythm

Every time Roxy goes to sleep she has terrible nightmares, making her wake up scared. Now the sight of her bed makes her scared Classical conditioning Operant conditioning Observational learning Latent learning

Classical conditioning

Ivan Pavlov's experiments with dogs yielded information about Operant conditioning Countered conditioning Classical conditioning All of the above

Classical conditioning

The DSM V-R is widely used for: Identifying the causes of psychological abnormality Distinguishing sanity from insanity Treating depression Classifying psychological disorders

Classifying psychological disorders

Seventeen-year old Brad has started using drugs and the changes in his behavior made it previously obvious. Brad's parents didn't believe the school principal when she called to talk to them about it. This would be an example of what defense mechanism? Regression Projection Sublimation Denial

Denial

Creativity usually requires which of the following? Divergent thinking Convergent thinking Functional fixedness Mental set

Divergent thinking

During the preoperational stage, a child's inability to see another's point of view is referred to as Egocentrism Assimilation Conservation Accommodation

Egocentrism

In John B. Watson's experiment, "Albert" began to fear all white and fury objects because of Discrimination Systematic desensitization Generalization All of the above

Generalization

A diminished response to the conditioned stimulus is known as Acquisition Extinction Spontaneous recovery Discrimination

Extinction

It's dinner time and the phone rings. A pleasant person on the line asks for you but mispronounces your name. You automatically assume it is a telemarketer. You are guilty of Actor-observer bias Fundamental attribution error Self-serving bias Dispositional attribution

Fundamental attribution error

___ perspective that deals with the humans ability to make choices is to ___ perspective that influences of unconscious behavior Biology; Psychoanalytic Humanistic; Psychoanalytical Cognitive; Humanistic Evolutionary; Biological

Humanistic; Psychoanalytical

According to Erikson, a major conflict in the adolescent stage is that between Trust Identity Guilt Confusion

Identity

Which of the following reflects the "nature" approach to human psychology? Intelligence is determined largely by genetics Where a person lives determines how the person behaves Intelligence is determined by the kind of education a person receives People's family life helps determine who they will become

Intelligence is determined largely by genetics

Knowledge is an example of ____ motivation; Money is an example of ____ motivation Inductive; Deductive Extrinsic; Intrinsic Deductive; Inductive Intrinsic; Extrinsic

Intrinsic; Extrinsic

Which of the following describes the role of the pituitary gland? It is responsible for the secretion of hormones and growth It helps deal with stressful situations It helps the body convert food to energy It produces testosterone

It is responsible for the secretion of hormones and growth

According to Sigmund Freud, the hidden, symbolic meaning of a dream is the Freudian Slip Latent Content Manifest Content Unconscious

Latent Content

The technique that uses a magnetic field to develop an image of the brain is called an Clinical scan Ablation scan MRI scan EEG

MRI scan

In order to follow ethical standards for human studies, what must researchers do? Use double blind studies and placebos Use false consensus and deception Maintain confidentiality and obtain consent Share participants' personal information

Maintain confidentiality and obtain consent

Scientists would replicate a test to Test whether or not there was a volunteer bias Study changes over time Make sure the finding can be repeated Prove a positive correlation exists between two factors

Make sure the finding can be repeated

Men experience a decrease in testosterone in their late 40s and 50s. Women experience something similar called Cellular damage theory Programmed theory Brown's progression theory Menopause

Menopause

Neurons that are sensitive to light are called? Light neurons Photons Photoreceptors Photovoltaic cells

Photoreceptors

Lawrence Kohlberg is known for his research in the area of ____ development Cognitive Moral Physical Motor

Moral

A sleep disorder is characterized by someone who falls asleep at any time with no warning Narcolepsy Sleep apnea Insomnia Night terrors

Narcolepsy

As you accelerate the speed of your car, the time it takes to arrive at your destination decreases. This statement is an example of Negative correlation Negative relationship Positive correlation Positive relationship

Negative correlation

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by repetitive, ritual behaviors? Post traumatic stress disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder Panic disorder Phobic disorder

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Blindness could result from damage to which lobe of the brain? Frontal lobe Temporal lobe Parietal lobe Occipital lobe

Occipital lobe

A student is suspended for 10 days for fighting in school. Classical conditioning Operant conditioning Observational learning Latent learning

Operant conditioning

An episode of intense dread that lasts for several minutes to several hours and is accompanied by chest pain, dizziness, fainting, and racing heart beat for no apparent reason is called a(n) Phobic disorder Panic attack Obsessive-compulsive disorder Psychosomatic disorder

Panic attack

Cones and rods in the retina are responsible for Transferring image to the brain The blind spot found in the retina Adjusting the iris Perceiving color and brightness

Perceiving color and brightness

A parent tells their child to be home by 11:00 pm. The child arrives home at 12:00 and did not receive a consequence for breaking the rules. What type of parenting style is this? Authoritative Authoritarian Permissive Neglectful

Permissive

Which of the following symptoms MUST YOU HAVE in order to be diagnosed with depression? Persistent depressed mood for most of the day for two weeks Fatigue or loss of energy Reduced ability to concentrate Sleeping more or less than usual

Persistent depressed mood for most of the day for two weeks

Which of the following summarizes holding negative attitudes towards a specific group? Group conditioning Scapegoating Discrimination Prejudice

Prejudice

Insomnia, heart disease, hair loss, and a compromised immune system are all negative health effects associated with Effective coping strategies Isolated use of methamphetamines Prolonged levels of stress One time use of narcotics

Prolonged levels of stress

The memory task that involves bringing something back to mind is Repression Recall Recognition Retrieval

Recall

Julie is graduating from high school and trying to decide on a major. She looks at her transcript and notices she made an "A'' in all four of her Art Classes, but made "D's" in all of her English Classes. Based on the information, which part of the part does Julie use most? Left side Right side Front side Hind side

Right side

Which of the following is the correct order for Piaget's four stages of development? Preoperational, sensorimotor, concrete operational, formal operational Concrete operational, preoperational, sensorimotor, formal operational Preoperational, concrete operational, sensorimotor, formal operational Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational

Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational

Shawn is a professional basketball player. At practice, he made 80% of his free throws. During a sold out game the next week, Shawn performs much better, scoring 95% of his free throws. Which of the following explains Shawn's change in performance Deindividualization Social loafing Social facilitation Fundamental attribution error

Social facilitation

All of the following about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is true except: The ultimate goal is to achieve self-actualization A person has to satisfy basic needs before more complex needs Social needs must be satisfied first A person must complete each stage before moving up on the sale

Social needs must be satisfied first

This approach focuses on issues such as how ethnicity, gender, economic status, and society and how they impacted one's behavior and mental processes Learning approach Psychoanalytical approach Humanistic approach Sociocultural approach

Sociocultural approach

Which of the following studies has had the MOST profound impact on ethical issues in psychological research specifically concerning the deception of participants Stanley Milgram's study on obedience Solomon Asch's study on conformity Philip Zimbardo's study on roleplaying Jane Elliott's "blue eyes vs. brown eyes" exercise

Stanley Milgram's study on obedience

In order to study a large group of people in a relatively short amount of time, a psychologist might use this research method to ask a series of questions about a particular subject. Survey Naturalistic Observation Longitudinal Study Double-Blind Study

Survey

The ____ nervous system prepares the body for dealing with emergencies, and the ____ nervous system helps the body calm down after dealing with an emergency. Sympathetic; Parasympathetic Autonomic; Somatic Parasympathetic; Sympathetic Somatic; Autonomic

Sympathetic; Parasympathetic

As a child observes, liquid is transferred from a tall, thin tube into a short, wide jar. The child is asked if there is now less liquid, in order to determine if she has mastered which of these concepts? The concept of accommodation and assimilation The concept of object permanence The concept of conservation The concept of abstract reasoning

The concept of conservation

A person, who is always on the go, puts pressure on themselves, highly driven, competitive and impatient. This is an example of what type of personality type? Type A Type B Type C Type D

Type A

A person's mouth-watering at the thought of a meal is a Conditioned response Unconditioned stimulus Unconditioned response Conditioned stimulus

Unconditioned response


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