AP Psych Unit 1 Test Copy

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

Appear fertile

William James, prominent American psychologist and philosopher, focused on human interactions with the outside world, the ability to adapt to change, and the purpose of thoughts. His view is known as:

Functionalism

What philosophy holds that knowledge is best game through observation and experiences

Empiricism

The study of the importance of satisfying the need for love, belongingness, and acceptance best describes which school of psychology?

Humanistic

What research finding supports a strong biological basis for behavior?

Identical twins who are reared apart have similar levels of intelligence

What field of psychology is most appropriate to analyze the efficiency of business and they're hiring, basic training, and management leadership skills training?

Industrial/organizational

The debate about the relative contributions of biology and experience to human development is most often referred to as what?

Nature vs. Nurture issue

Ava is a five-year-old girl who has been brought to Dr. Frost for therapy because she has suddenly stopped speaking. She will not answer any questions and communicates with no one. Dr. Frost uses techniques intended to uncover Ava is unconscious thoughts and experiences. He believes that the answer lies within her unconscious mind. In this scenario Dr. Frost is following which approach to psychology?

Psychodynamic

Order of perspectives in psychology (past to present)

Structuralism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism

Sell for flecked of introspection about the elements of sensation and perception best describes a technique used by which school of Psychology?

Structuralists

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

Survival

What is most likely to be the focus of study for a behavioral psychologist?

The effect of rewards and punishments on a child's behavior

An evolutionary psychologist would most likely investigate:

The reason why many people have an innate fear of the dark

Rachelle is anxious because she believes that nearly everyone must approve of everything she does. Which of the following is a cognitive therapist most likely to do to help Rachelle overcome her anxiety?

Work on changing the way she interprets her circumstances