AP Exam Review

Schools of Psychology

1. "I am primarily interested in thinking processes; I am a __________ psychologist."

A. CognitiveB. EvolutionaryC. HumanisticD. Psychoanalytical

Schools of Psychology

2. Of the following, who is a humanistic psychologist?

A. Sigmund FreudB. Abraham MaslowC. B.F. SkinnerD. John Watson

Schools of Psychology

3. Freud believed that all thoughts and actions are determined by:

A. The first year of life.B. Forces in the personality that

are often unconscious.C. Needs for love and self-

esteem.D. The drive for self-actualization

Schools of Psychology

4. The term cognition refers to:A. Predicting the future.B. Analysis and synthesis.C. Thinking or knowing.D. Introspection.

Schools of Psychology

5. Developmental psychologists study the effects of _____ on behavior.

A. LearningB. AgingC. Brain functionsD. Dreams

Research Methods

6. A study to determine the degree of relationship between two events is called:

A. Naturalistic observationB. Correlational studyC. A controlled experimentD. Surveys

Research Methods

7. In an experiment to find out if taking ginseng increases IQ scores, the IQ scores would be:

A. the independent variableB. the control variableC. the dependent variableD. the confounding variable

Research Methods

8. The chief function of the control group in an experiment is that it: A. Allows mathematical relationships to be established. B. Allows comparison to the experimental group. C. Balances the experiment. D. Is not really necessary.

Research Methods

9. Students who do better in high school tend to do better in college. This is an example of: A. a negative correlation B. a zero correlation C. a positive correlation D. a perfect correlation

Research Methods

10. The independent variable in an experiment is: A. the subject himself B. the measure of the subject’s behavior. C. the variable that the experimenter choose to manipulate. D. any unwanted variable that may adversely affect the experiment.

Neuroscience

11. Acetylcholine, epinephrine, and dopamine are all: A. prescription drugs B. hormones C. neurotransmitters D. beta blockers

Neuroscience

12. The conduction of a nerve impulse down the axon is called a(n): A. ion potential B. action potential C. resting discharge D. synapse

Neuroscience

13. The emergency part of the nervous system that prepares the body for “fight or flight” is the ___ nervous system. A. sympathetic B. parasympathetic C. central D. peripheral

Neuroscience

14. The autonomic nervous system contains two branches called the: A. spinal nerves and cranial nerves B. somatic and spinal systems C. sympathetic and parasympathetic systems D. spinal cord and brain stem

Neuroscience

15. The part of the neuron that specializes in receiving messages from other neurons is the: A. axon B. myelin C. axon terminal D. nucleus

The Brain

16. Damage to the cerebellum would most likely result in: A. heart stoppage B. a loss of hearing C. a loss of muscular coordination D. a reduction in emotional response

The Brain

17. This lobe of the brain controls your vision. A. occipital lobe B. parietal lobe C. temporal lobe D. frontal lobe

The Brain

18. The two cerebral hemispheres are connected by a band of fibers called A. the corpus callosum B. the cortex C. connector neurons D. association fibers

The Brain

19. The reticular formation is associated with: A. hunger and thirst B. attention and wakefulness C. sex, rage, and emotion D. pleasure and punishment

The Brain

20. Hormones A. are the electrical messengers of the glands B. are related to neurotransmitters C. generally maintain a steady state in our bodily functions D. carry messages from the brain to the muscles

Sensation

21. The function of the lens is to: A. locate an image B. focus an image on the retina C. combine the location and projection on the blind spot D. project an image on the cornea

Sensation

22. What sensory organs responsible for balance are also related to motion sickness? A. the cochlea B. the olfactory bulb C. the semicircular canals D. the auditory canals

Sensation

23. The minimum amount of energy needed for a sensation to occur is called: A. the absolute threshold B. a transducer C. minimal level D. difference threshold

Sensation

24. Which of the following is a skin sensation? A. umami B. olfaction C. pain D. balance

Sensation

25. Olfaction is another name for the sense of: A. taste B. smell C. hearing D. vision

Perception

26. The tendency to group together objects that are the same size, shape, color, or form is known as: A. closure B. continuation C. similarity D. nearness

Perception

27. Which of the following is a monocular depth cue? A. linear perspective B. retinal disparity C. convergence D. divergence

Perception

28. The purported ability to predict future events is called: A. clairvoyance B. precognition C. psychokinesis D. telepathy

Developmental Psych

29. Lawrence Kohlberg is known for his research in the area of ____ development. A. cognitive B. physical C. moral D. motor

Developmental Psych

30. A failure to develop a consistent identity results in A. isolation B. inferiority C. role confusion D. stagnation

Developmental Psych

31. Vocabulary and stored knowledge are examples of A. fossilized intelligence B. fluid intelligence C. crystallized intelligence D. multiple intelligence

Developmental Psych

32. Menopause is to aging as A. integrity is to autonomy B. birth is to death C. activity is to ageism D. puberty is to adolescence

Developmental Psych

33. Puberty A. is the same as adolescence B. occurs earlier for boys than for girls C. is the period of growth and hormonal changes that lead to sexual maturity C. involves a growth spurt during which boys are taller than girls

States of Consciousness

34. The most frequently used psychoactive drug in America is A. marijuana B. cocaine C. alcohol D. caffeine

States of Consciousness

35. A sudden, irresistible urge to sleep is called: A. narcolepsy B. hypersomnia C. sleep apnea D. insomnia

States of Consciousness

36. Which stage of sleep typically has spindles? A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

States of Consciousness

37. Which of the following is classified as a stimulant? A. alcohol B. cocaine C. marijuana D. LSD

States of Consciousness

38. Which of the following is a correct match? A. stage 1 – sleep spindles B. stage 2 – beta waves C. stage 3 – alpha waves D. stage 4 – delta waves

Personality

39. Which of the following is an unconscious personality structure that seeks fulfillment of urges? A. ego B. id C. superego D. subconscious

Personality

40. According to Freud, the ego is governed by the A. pleasure principle B. reality principle C. ego ideal D. partial ego principle

Personality

41. Self-actualization refers to A. the hereditary aspects of one’s emotional nature. B. what it is that makes certain men and women famous. C. anyone who is making full use of his or her potentials. D. the requirements of adulthood

Personality

42. During the first year of life, the child is said to go through the ___ stage. A. oral B. anal C. genital D. phallic

Personality

43. Freud called an unresolved conflict A. fixation B. retentiveness C. incongruency D. expressiveness

Learning

44. In Pavlov’s experiments with dogs, salivation was the A. conditioned response B. unconditioned stimulus C. conditioned stimulus D. unconditioned response

Learning

45. In classical conditioning, events critical to the learning occur ___ the response. A. before B. after C. simultaneously with D. in a manner unrelated to

Learning

46. The unconditioned stimulus leads to a(n) A. conditioned response B. conditioned stimulus C. unconditioned response D. classic response

Learning

47. Little Albert was conditioned to be afraid of rats. He also became afraid of white furry rabbits. This is an example of A. spontaneous recovery B. higher order conditioning C. extinction D. generalization

Learning

48. B. F. Skinner is known for his research in A. classical conditioning B. operant conditioning C. learning disabilities D. moral development

Intelligence

49. This person developed the first intelligence test. A. Freud B. Terman C. Binet D. Wechsler

Intelligence

50. He is known for his theory of multiple intelligences. A. Binet B. Gardner C. Lewis D. Freud

Intelligence

51. When the same procedures are used in giving a test to all people, the test has been A. validated B. normalized C. operationalized D. standardized

Intelligence

52. If Jim’s intelligence quotient is 100, we know that he A. is more intelligent than average B. is less intelligent than average C. is of average intelligence D. gifted

Motivation

53. Gorging on food and then vomiting to avoid gaining weight is characteristic of A. anorexia nervosa B. bulimia nervosa C. fad diets D. behavioral dieting

Motivation

54. Intrinsic motivation occurs when A. obligations or approval are factors B. there is no obvious external rewards for one’s behavior C. there are obvious external factors D. extrinsic motivation is also high

Motivation

55. Which of the following is a secondary motive? A. curiosity B. money C. physical contact D. thirst

Psychological Disorders

56. A rare condition in which separate personalities exist in the same person is called A. dissociative identity disorder B. split personality C. schizophrenia D. bipolar disorder

Psychological Disorders

57. ___ schizophrenics suffer from delusions of grandeur or persecution. A. catatonic B. disorganized C. paranoid D. undifferentiated

Psychological Disorders

58. Irrational and very specific fears that persist even when there is no real danger to a person is called A. anxieties B. dissociations C. phobias D. obsessions

Psychological Disorders

59. Jill believes that she is the Queen of England. She is having A. delusion of grandeur B. delusion of reference C. delusion of persecution D. delusion of insanity

Psychological Disorders

60. Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder? A. DID B. bipolar disorder C. panic disorder D. schizophrenia

Psychological Therapies

61. In rational-emotive therapy, A. clients are encouraged to take responsibility B. clients learn to challenge irrational beliefs C. clients discover rational insights on their own D. clients learn to cope with their faults

Psychological Therapies

62. Carl Rogers is responsible for A. psychoanalysis B. client-centered therapy C. directive therapy D. existential therapy

Psychological Therapies

63. Free association is a basic technique in A. psychoanalysis B. client-centered therapy C. aversion therapy D. directive therapy

Psychological Therapies

64. Tardive Dyskinesia results from A. long term use of antipsychotic drugs B. untreated symptoms of schizophrenia C. misdiagnosis of schizophrenia D. refusal to take antipsychotic drugs

Psychological Therapies

65. Patients with bipolar disorder is most likely to be prescribed A. Xanax B. Valium C. Zoloft D. Lithium