A psychologist who conducts experiments solely intended to build psychology's knowledge base is engaged in:

industrial/organizational research

Today, psychology is a discipline that:

connects with a diversity of other fields

is largely independent of other disciplines

is focused primarily on basic research

is focused primarily on applied research

Psychology is defined as the "scientific study of behavior and mental processes." Wilhelm Wundt would have omitted which of the following words from this definition?

Wundt would have agreed with the definition as stated

Jawan believes that psychologists should go back to using introspection as a research tool. This technique is based on:

self-examination of mental processes

the study of observable behavior

Dharma's term paper on the history of American psychology notes that:

psychology began as the science of mental life

from the 1920s into the 1960s, psychology was defined as the scientific study of observable behavior

contemporary psychologists study both overt behavior and covert thoughts

Terrence wants to talk to a professional to help him cope with some academic challenges he is facing. You recommend that he contact a(n):

industrial/organizational psychologist

To say that "psychology is a science" means that:

psychologists approach the study of thoughts and actions with careful observations and rigorous analysis

psychologists study only observable behaviors

psychological research should be free of value judgments

In concluding her report on the "nature-nurture debate in contemporary psychology," Karen notes that:

nurture works on what nature endows

most psychologists believe that nature is a more important influence on the development of most human traits

most psychologists believe that nurture is more influential

the issue is more heatedly debated than ever before

Dr. Aswad is studying people's enduring inner traits. Dr. Aswad is most likely a(n):

industrial/organizational psychologist

During a dinner conversation, a friend says that the cognitive and behavioral perspectives are quite similar. You disagree and point out that the cognitive perspective emphasizes __, whereas the behavioral perspective emphasizes __.

conscious processes; observable responses

unconscious processes; conscious processes

overt behaviors; covert behaviors

Concerning the major psychological perspectives on behavior, the text author suggests that:

the different perspectives often complement one another; together they provide a fuller understanding of behavior than provided by any single perspective

researchers should work within the framework of only one of the perspectives

only those perspectives that emphasize objective measurement of behavior are useful

psychologists should avoid all of these traditional perspectives

Your roommate announces that her schedule permits her to devote 3 hours to studying for an upcoming quiz. You advise her to:

space study time over several short sessions

spend most of her time reading and rereading the text material

focus primarily on her lecture notes

cram for 3 hours just before the quiz

A fraternity brother rationalizes the fact that he spends very little time studying by saying he "doesn't want to peak too soon and have the test material becomes stale." You tell him that:

he is probably overestimating his knowledge of the material

if he devotes extra time to studying, his retention of the material will be improved

the more often students review material, the better their exam scores

Who would be most likely to agree with the statement, "Psychology is the science of mental life"?

virtually any American psychologist during the 1960s

In psychology, "behavior" is best defined as:

any action we can observe or record

anything a person says, does or feels

any action, whether observable or not

anything we can infer from a person's actions

In defining psychology, the text notes that psychology is most accurately described as a:

way of asking and answering questions

field engaged in solving applied problems

set of findings related to behavior and mental processes

nonscientific approach to the study of mental disorders

Which subfield is most directly concerned with studying human behavior in the workplace?

indsutrial/organizational psychology

AP Psych Unit 1 Practice Tests

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Used 110+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

About

This quiz comprehensively covers the foundational concepts of psychology at the AP Psychology level, appropriate for grades 11-12. The questions systematically explore the history and evolution of psychology as a scientific discipline, beginning with early philosophical roots through Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Locke's debates about nature versus nurture. Students must demonstrate mastery of psychology's transformation from Wilhelm Wundt's structuralism and William James's functionalism to contemporary perspectives including behavioral, cognitive, neuroscience, evolutionary, and social-cultural approaches. The assessment requires students to distinguish between major psychological schools of thought, identify key historical figures and their contributions, understand the biopsychosocial model, and recognize the different subfields of psychology including clinical, developmental, personality, and industrial/organizational psychology. Students need solid conceptual understanding of psychology's scientific methodology, the distinction between basic and applied research, and the ability to match theoretical perspectives with specific research examples and practical applications. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying introductory psychology at the high school level. The assessment serves as an excellent comprehensive review tool for AP Psychology Unit 1, helping students solidify their understanding of psychology's foundations before advancing to more specialized topics. Teachers can effectively use this quiz for formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps, as a homework assignment to reinforce textbook reading, or as exam preparation to build student confidence with AP-style multiple choice questions. The repetitive structure allows for spaced practice, which research demonstrates improves long-term retention. This assessment directly supports learning objectives related to understanding psychology's historical development and major theoretical perspectives, aligning with AP Psychology standards that emphasize the scientific nature of psychological inquiry and the diverse approaches psychologists use to study behavior and mental processes.

Content View

Student View

88 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In its earliest days, psychlogy was defined as the:

science of mental life

study of consciousness and unconscious activty

scientific study of observable behavior

scientific study of behavior and mental processes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who would be most likely to agree with the statement, "Psychology should investigate only behaviors that can be observed"?

Wilhelm Wundt

Sigmund Freud

John B. Watson

William James

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Today, psychology is defined as the:

scientific study of mental phenomena

scientific study of conscious and unconscious activity

scientific study of behavior

scientific study of behavior and mental processes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the early school of structuralism?

Edward Titchener

Wilhelm Wundt

William James

Mary Whiton Calkins

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote the early textbook Principles of Psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt

Ivan Pavlov

Jean Piaget

William James

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Psychologists who study the degree to which genes influence our personality are working from the __ perspective.

behavioral

evolutionary

behavior genetics

neuroscience

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following exemplifies the issue of the relative importance of nature and nurture on our behavior?

the issue of the relative influence of biology and experience on behavior

the issue of the relative influence of rewards and punishments on behavior

the debate as to the relative importance of heredity and instinct in determining behavior

the debate as to whether mental processes are a legitimate area of scientific study

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

84 questions

Drainage

Quiz

•

9th Grade

88 questions

Globalization Chapter 10

Quiz

•

11th Grade

87 questions

Unit 1 Economics Final Exam Review

Quiz

•

12th Grade

83 questions

Unit 1 Historical Perspectives in Psych Vocabulary Quiz

Quiz

•

10th - 12th Grade

85 questions

CTC Remediation

Quiz

•

12th Grade

90 questions

Lead up to American Revolution

Quiz

•

11th Grade - University

90 questions

Matter and Minerals

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

87 questions

APHG Unit 4

Quiz

•

9th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

7 questions

History of Valentine's Day

Interactive video

•

4th Grade

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

15 questions

Valentine's Day Trivia

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

Discover more resources for Social Studies

5 questions

Trigger Events of the 1850's

Interactive video

•

11th Grade

6 questions

Dred Scott Reading Quiz

Passage

•

11th Grade

16 questions

USHC 4.8 Immigration and Urbanization

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

26 questions

Unit 2: Federalism

Quiz

•

9th Grade

15 questions

Imperialism Quizizz

Quiz

•

11th Grade

32 questions

Unit 7 Review

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

Exploring the Executive Branch and Presidential Powers

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Trigger Events of the Civil War

Flashcard

•

11th Grade

AP Psych Unit 1 Practice Tests

In its earliest days, psychlogy was defined as the:

Who would be most likely to agree with the statement, "Psychology should investigate only behaviors that can be observed"?

Today, psychology is defined as the:

Who introduced the early school of structuralism?

Who wrote the early textbook Principles of Psychology?

Psychologists who study the degree to which genes influence our personality are working from the __ perspective.

Which of the following exemplifies the issue of the relative importance of nature and nurture on our behavior?

The seventeenth-century philopsopher who believed that the mind is blank at birth and that most knowledge comes from sensory experience is:

Which seventeenth-century philosopher believe that some ideas are innate?

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the interaction of the brain and body in behavior?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for Social Studies