AP Psychology Cognition (including Testing), Unit 5
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Based on the comprehensive array of questions in this assessment, this quiz addresses the core cognitive psychology concepts taught in Advanced Placement Psychology, specifically focusing on Unit 5 content covering cognition, memory, language, and psychological testing. The material is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have developed the analytical reasoning skills necessary to understand complex psychological theories and apply them to real-world scenarios. Students need a solid foundation in information processing models, including the three-stage memory system of Atkinson and Shiffrin, along with understanding of encoding, storage, and retrieval processes. The quiz requires mastery of problem-solving concepts such as algorithms versus heuristics, cognitive biases like confirmation bias and availability heuristic, and language development theories from Chomsky and Whorf. Additionally, students must demonstrate knowledge of intelligence testing principles, including reliability, validity, standardization, and the historical contributions of key figures like Binet, Spearman, and Gardner. The cognitive demand extends to analyzing memory interference patterns, understanding different types of memory systems, and evaluating various assessment methodologies. Created by Lauren Robinson, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive assessment serves as an excellent review tool for students preparing for the AP Psychology examination, particularly for reinforcing the interconnected concepts within cognitive psychology. The quiz functions effectively as a cumulative review session before unit tests, as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or as a formative assessment to identify areas requiring additional instruction. Teachers can utilize this assessment for AP exam preparation sessions, as a diagnostic tool to gauge student readiness for advanced cognitive psychology concepts, or as practice for the multiple-choice format students will encounter on the national examination. The content aligns with College Board AP Psychology Course and Exam Description standards for Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology, specifically addressing learning objectives related to memory processes, problem-solving strategies, language acquisition theories, and principles of psychological testing and measurement.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To find Tabasco sauce in a large grocery store, you could systematically search every shelf in every store aisle. This best illustrates problem solving by means of:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A teacher asks students to think of as many uses for a brick as possible. By listing 50 uses, most of which the class finds new and unusual, Susan is displaying
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On a fishing trip, Ed realizes that he has mistakenly packed the sewing box instead of the tackle box. He wants to fish but returns home because he does not have any lines or hooks. Ed’s failure to realize that sewing thread can be used as fishing line and that a bent needle can be used as a hook is an example of
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following types of tests is designed to measure an individual’s knowledge of a subject?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
If you watch a sequel to movie, and have trouble remembering if a character was in the first movie, you are experiencing...
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the serial position effect, you will remember more:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You are used to driving a car with a standard shift. Today you are driving a friend’s car that has an automatic transmission. As you drive, you keep trying to shift gears, but there is no shift. This tendency is most likely due to:
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