UNIT 1 AP PSYCH

Who established the first psychology laboratory?

• Sigmund Freud

• William James

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Edward Titchener

Answer explanation

Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory, making him the correct choice for this question.

What psychological approach did Edward Titchener introduce?

• Behaviorism

• Psychodynamic

• Structuralism

• Humanism

Answer explanation

Edward Titchener introduced the psychological approach of Structuralism, focusing on the analysis of the basic elements that form the mind's structure.

According to William James, what is considered a function of thoughts and feelings?

• They are observable responses

• They are useless for psychology

• They are unconscious functions

• They are instrumental functions

Answer explanation

According to William James, thoughts and feelings are considered instrumental functions.

What does psychology study according to the definition provided in the material?

• Only internal mental processes

• The science of behavior and mental processes

• Only emotional responses to childhood experiences

• The biological functions of the brain

Answer explanation

The science of behavior and mental processes is what psychology studies according to the definition provided in the material.

Which of the following options is NOT a perspective in psychology mentioned in the material?

• Psychoanalytic

• Neuroscientific

• Evolutionary

• Reflexological

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Reflexological because it is NOT a perspective in psychology mentioned in the material.

Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

• William Wundt

• Max Wertheimer

Answer explanation

Sigmund Freud is considered the founder of psychoanalysis, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

According to behaviorism, what is more important in psychology?

• The actions

• The unconscious feelings

• The perception of the world

• The self-realization

Answer explanation

According to behaviorism, the actions are more important in psychology, focusing on observable behaviors rather than unconscious feelings or self-realization.

What psychological perspective focuses on self-realization?

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Humanism

• Functionalism

Answer explanation

The psychological perspective that focuses on self-realization is Humanism, which emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the inherent goodness of individuals.

Which of the following concepts is an example of hindsight bias?

• Curiosity

• Realizing what was going to happen after it happened

• Self-realization

• Analysis of situations

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Realizing what was going to happen after it happened,' is an example of hindsight bias where one perceives events as predictable after they have already occurred.

What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• A testable prediction based on well-founded theories

• A randomly collected set of data

• A variable that does not affect the dependent variable

Answer explanation

A hypothesis in the scientific method is a testable prediction based on well-founded theories.