AP psychology test review practice questions

Which theory of emotion would predict that people with spinal cord injuries, which prevent them from experiencing sympathetic arousal, would show decreased emotion? A.) James- Lange B.) Cannon-Bard C.) Schahter-Singer D.) Facial feedback E.) Cognitive-mediational

A.) James-Lange

Which of the following people is most at risk for coronary heart disease? A.) a workaholic who has a hostile personality B.) an easygoing person who can relax without guilt C.) a diligent worker who views life as a challenge to be overcome D.) an outwardly pleasant person who stores negative emotions E.) a busy, ambitious person who is deeply committed to doing good work

A.) a workaholic who has a hostile personality

Negative changes in thoughts, emotions, and behavior as a result of prolonged stress and frustration are known as_______. A.) burnout B.) job stress C.) exhaustion D.)marginalization E.) acculturative stress

A.) burnout

Eduardo is on his way to an important job interview when he gets stuck in terrible traffic on the highway. Which type of frustration is Eduardo likely to experience? A.) external B.) internal C.) personal D.) displaced E.) uncontrollable

A.) external

Liz picked out "her" desk on the first day of class. But in the second class period, someone else was sitting in her chosen seat. Liz's territorial attitude about that desk and her negative feelings toward the "interloper" sitting there is best explained by which of the following? A.) instinct approach B.) intrinsic motivation C.) extrinsic Motivation D.) drive-reduction theory E.) need for achievement

A.) instinct approach

when people have to work harder, do more work, or work faster, they are experiencing ______. A.) pressure B.) conflict C.) frustation D.) aggression E.) uncontrollability

A.) pressure

Trying to decide between two of your favorite foods is an example of a(n)____, A.) approach-approach conflict B.)avoidance-avoidance conflict C.)approach-avoidance conflict D.)multiple approach-approach conflict E.)multiple approach-avoidance conflict

A.)approach-approach conflict

In children, severe post-traumatic stress disorder has been linked to ______. A.) an increase in hippocampus size B.) a decrease in hippocampus size C.) an increase in amygdala size D.) a decrease in amygdala size E.) an increase in prefrontal cortex size

B.) a decrease in hippocampus size

After being in a car accident, Yoshiko suffered from nightmares and other sleeping problems, and she could not concentrate on her work. After about two weeks, these symptoms disappeared and she was able to work and sleep normally again. Yoshiko was suffering from_____. A.) shell shock B.)acute stress disorder C.)mild stress reaction D.)mild anxiety E.)post-traumatic stress disorder

B.) acute stress disorder

Larry moved from Ukraine to the United States. She learned to speak and write English, changed her last name so it would sound more "American," no longer maintains any of her old culture's customs. Which method of entering the majority culture has Larysa used? A.) integration B.) assimilation C.) separation D.) withdrawal E.) marginalization

B.) assimilation

Which substance is released by the pancreas when we eat, lowering blood sugar and increasing feelings of hunger? A.) glucose B.) insulin C.) thyroxin D.) adrenaline E.) epinephrine

B.) inulin

Max is the school's star basketball player, but during one game, he misses every shot he takes, and his coach pulls him out of the game. matt says that his baby sister kept him from getting a good night's sleep and the coach didn't let him practice enough the day before. Max is most likely engaging in ______. A.) denial B.)rationalization C.)regression D.)identification E.)compensation

B.) rationalization

Which of the following statements about social support systems is true? A.) social support systems have no impact on ability to cope with stressors B.) social support systems can improve a person's overall health and longevity C.) social support systems cannot successfully combat loneliness and depression D.) social support systems can change any stressor from a threat to a challenge E.) social support systems can improve mind health problems but not chronic conditions

B.) social support systems can improve a person's overall health and longevity

Which of the following is a primary drive? A.) the need for love B.) the need for food C.) the need for money D.) the need for creativity E.) the need for friendship

B.) the need for food

acculturative stress is likely to be the lowest for people who choose to enter the majority culture through this process of_____. A.)separation B.)integration C.)assimilation D.)marginalization E.)forced adaptation

B.)integration

the need for money is an example of a(n) _______. A.) innate drive B.) primary drive C.) acquired drive D.) incentive drive E.) physiological drive

C) acquired drive ( another name for secondary)

The process of adapting to a new or different culture, often the dominant culture, is known as _______. A.) socialization B.) general adaptation C.) acculturation D.) cultural appraisal E.) cultural readjustment

C.) acculturation

Jasmine has just been offered an opportunity to be a camp counselor in a rural area of Kansas. She really needs a summer job in order to make money, but the camp is far away from her family, her friends and the excitement of the city. Jasmine cannot decide whether to accept the job. Which type of conflict is Jasmine facing? A.) Approach-approach B.) avoidance-avoidance C.) approach- avoidance D.) avoidance- approach E.) multiple approach- avoidance

C.) approach-avoidance

Rachel's teacher gives her a negative evaluation, making Rachel feel upset. When Rachel arrives at home, she yells at her family members. Rachel is displaying____. A.)regression B.)sublimation C.)displacement D.)compensation E.)rationalization

C.) displacement

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is death a possible outcome? A.)onset B.)alarm C.)resistance D.)reaction E.)exhaustion

C.) resistance

In which stage of general adaptation syndrome may a person actually start to feel better? A.) onset B.) alarm C.) resistance D.) exhaustion E.) termination

C.) resistance As the stress continues, the body settles into sympathetic division activity, continuing to release the stress hormones that help the body fight off, or resist, the stressor. THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF ALARM LESSEN AND THE PERSON OR ANIMAL MAY ACTUALLY FEEL BETTER.

Ellie sucks her thumb when she is under stress. Ellie is engaging in A.) reaction formation B.)displacement C.)regression D.)projection E.)sublimation

C.)regression

bulimia, unlike anorexia, _______. A.) involves starvation B.) is not physically harmful C.) produces an obsession with food D.) involves a cycle of binging and possibly purging E.) is most prevalent in early puberty

D.)

Ming comes home from school one day in a very foul mood, due to a fight he had with his girlfriend. His mother, hoping to improve his mood, starts telling him jokes. Ming resists laughing, but he can't help but smiling at the jokes his mother is telling him, and soon his mood begins to improve. Which theory of emotion best explains Ming's change in mood? A.) James- Lange B.) Cannon-Bard C.) Schachter-Singer D.) Facial feedback E.) cognitive-mediational

D.) Facial feedback ( she is happy so Ming is happy)

Which of the following people is most likely to experience job stress? A.) a worker who must handle a variety of tasks each day B.) a worker who controls his or her daily own schedule C.) a worker who is well compensated for any overtime work D.) a worker who has no contract and may be fired at any time E.) a worker who is not well paid but finds the work meaningful

D.) a worker who has no contract and may be fired at any time

According to researcher Richard Lazarus, secondary appraisal involves ______. A.) estimating the severity of the stressor B.) deciding whether the stressor is a problem C.) classifying the stressor as a threat or challenge D.) estimating the resources available for coping with the stressor E.) developing negative emotions in response to the stressor's threats

D.) estimating the resources available for coping with the stressor

Tad seems to thrive on stress and feels very much in control of his life. His personality would most likely be labeled_____. A.)type A B.)type B C.)type C D.)hardy E.)pessimistic

D.) hardy

Clarissa feels anxious because she is having trouble making new friends. She knows another girl in her class, Patrice, is very social and has lots of friends. Clarissa begins copying Patrice's mannerisms and interests. Clarissa is engaging in ______. A.) repression B.) projection C.) displacement D.)

D.) identification

Which of the following is a mental symptom of stress A.) anxiety B.) overeating C.) frequent colds D.)memory problems E.)high blood pressure

D.) memory problems

Which of the following experience is a better predictor of stress-related headaches? A.) having a parent die B.) becoming pregnant C.) living through an earthquake D.) misplacing important documents E.) coming home after fighting in a war

D.) misplacing important documents

Jocelyn needs to be the one who ideas are always used and craves prestige among others. When other contribute to a project, she either takes the credit for their ideas, or immediately shoots down their thoughts. Jocelyn is high in the need for_____. A.) aggression B.) emotion C.) affiliation D.) power E.) achievement

D.) power

In which theory of emotion is the most important aspect of an emotional experience the interpretation, or appraisal, of the stimulus? A.) James- Lange B.) Cannon- Bard C.) Schachter-Singer D.) Facial feedback E.) Cognitive-mediational

E.) cognitive-mediational

Kareem is relaxing in a chair with his eyes closed. As he sits quietly, he is focusing on the sound of his own breathing and clearing his mind of other thoughts. Kareem is practicing _____ A.) sensory deprivation B.) receptive meditation C.)implosive meditation D.)coping-based meditation E.)concentrative meditation

E.) concentrative meditation

which of the following is not one of the physiological factors of hunger? A.) insulin B.) stomach C.) pancreas D.) hypothalamus E.) corpus callosum

E.) corpus callosum

For which of the following groups would going shopping or experiencing bad weather be most stressful? A.) children B.)adolescents C.)young adults D.)middle-aged adults E.)elderly people

E.) elderly people

Jamal gets a new toy for every good grade on his report card in fist grade. Jamal is receiving _____. A.) need for motivation B.) intrinsic rewards C.) self-actualization D.) intrinsic motivation E.) extrinsic motivation

E.) extrinsic motivation

which of the following statements about optimists is true? A.) optimists are more likely than pessimists to develop heart disease B.) optimists are less likely to go to the doctor regularly C.) optimists are more likely than pessimists to develop learned helplessness D.) optimists are more likely than pessimists to have a Type C personality E.) optimists are less likely than pessimists to experience premature death

E.) optimists are less likely than pessimists to experience premature death

Anxiety, recurring nightmares, sleep disturbances, and concentration problems that last for more than one month after a major stressor may be symptoms of ______. A) acute stress disorder B.) general stress disorder C.) catastrophic stress disorder D.) social readjustment disorder E.) post-traumatic stress disorder

E.) post- traumatic stress disorder

Which of the following activities is least likely to promote optimism? A.)reading a good book B.)working out at the gym C.)experimenting with meditation D.)comparing oneself to successful people E.)blaming poor performance on outside circumstances

E.)blaming poor performance on outside circumstances

what are the most basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy? A.) love B.) safety C.) esteem D.) cognitive E.) physiological

E.)physiological

Giuliana, a generally happy person, is enrolled in a psychology experiment. She is injected with epinephrine and the shown a movie clip of two people fighting Immediately after watching the clip, Giuliana is most likely to feel _______. A.) angry B.) happy C.) scared D.) relaxed E.) confused

a.) angry

which approach to motivation claims that people have an optimal level of tension? A.) arousal B.) incentive C.) humanistic D.) drive- reduction E.) self-determination

a.) arousal

Which of the following events is considered the most stressful, according to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)? A.) the death of a spouse B.) divorce C.) the death of a close family member D.) the death of a close friend E.) becoming a new parent

a.) death of a spouse

The optimal amount of stress that people need to promote their health and sense of well-being is called______. A.) eustress B.) distress C.) acute stress D.) intense stress E.) constructive stress

a.) eustress

which of the following was the approach to motivation that forced psychologists to consider the heredity factors in motivation? A.)instinct B.) arousal C.) incentive D.) drive-reduction E.) self-determination

a.)instinct

Shontia works at a day care center. The pay is low and the hours are long, but she loves being around children and has no desire to look for a higher-paying job. Shontia appears to have a(a) ______. A.) intrinsic motive B.) extrinsic motive C.) stimulus motive D.) external motive E.) self-actualization motive

a.)intrinsic motive

In Schachter and Singer's classic study, participants were physically aroused by _____. A.) exercising B.) receiving epinephrine C.) watching an exciting film D.) exposure to a "happy" man E.) exposure to an "angry" man

b

which theory of emotion is based on the assumption that the thalamus sends sensory information to the cortex and the organs of the sympathetic nervous system at the same time? A.) James- Lange B.) Cannon- Bard C.) Schachter-Singer D.) Facial feedback E.) Cognitive-mediational

b.) Cannon-Bard

in which of the following approaches to motivation is behavior explained in terms of external stimuli and their rewarding properties? A.) arousal B.) incentive C.) humanistic D.) drive-reduction E.) self-determination

b.) incentive

if calorie intake stays the same as the basal metabolic rate decreases, the weight set point ______. A.) decreases B.) increases C.) stays the same D.) wavers up and down E.) increases at first, then decreases

b.) increases

People who want to be liked by others and who are good team players are high in the need for ______. A.) power B.) emotion C.) affiliation D.) aggression E.) achievement

c.) affiliation

Which of the following is an example of fulfillment of an esteem need? A.) eating a hamburger B.) looking at a work of art C.) graduating from college D.) finding a romantic partner E.) purchasing a smoke detector

c.) graduating from college

which of the following is a social cue for hunger? A) eating a late breakfast B.) feeling your stomach ache C.) noticing that it is time for dinner D.) producing higher insulin levels E.) hearing your stomach rumble

c.) noticing that it is time for dinner

what are the three elements of emotion? A.) attention, behavior and cognition B.) attention, behavior and motivation C.) physical arousal, behavior, and cognition D.) physical arousal, attention and behavior E.) physical arousal, cognition and motivation

c.) physical arousal, behavior and cognition

Shaun is having trouble in algebra. He goes to the school's academic help center for tutoring and spends extra time working on algebra problems at home. Shaun's method of coping is _____. A.)internal B.)meditative C.)defense focused D.)problem focused E.)emotion focused

c.)defense focused

Which theory of emotion owes most to Charles Darwin's work? A.) James-Lange B.) Cannon-Bard C.)Schachter-Singer D.) Facial feedback E.) Cognitive-mediational

d

The process by which activities ar started, directed, and sustained to meet a person's physical or psychological needs or wants is called _______. A.)drive B.) instinct C.)incentive D.)motivation E.) homeostasis

d. motivation

one of the main differences between anorexia and bulimia is that individuals suffering from anorexia ______. A.) weigh 15 percent or more below expected body weight B.) have a negative self-image C.) are obsessed with body weight D.) can suffer from heart problems E.) tend to be female

d.) can suffer from heart problems

Researchers have found that the human brain_____. A.) is not involved in the creation of emotions B.) is important in the spinal cord pain withdrawal reflex C.) has no role in labeling subjective experiences of emotions D.) is the only organ involved in the experiencing of an emotion E.) can respond to a threat before it becomes conscious of the threat

e

evidence from a study with 2- year olds who were given an opportunity to explore a black box with a hole in it suggests that sensation seeking may be _____. A.) risky B.) innate C.) learned D.) abnormal E.) acquired over time

e.) acquired over time

Ronnie believes that people are just born smart or not smart, and he thinks of himself as "not smart." As a result, Ronnie doesn't really try all that hard to succeed in school. Deck would say that Ronnie's achievement motivation is being affected by his _______. A.) need for homeostasis B.) need to reduce his drives C.) centralized locus of control D.) internal locus of control E.) external locus of control

e.) external locus of control