AP Psychology Perspectives Quiz

Which perspective focuses on the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences?

• Humanistic Perspective

• Cognitive Perspective

• Psychodynamic Perspective

• Behavioral Perspective

Who is associated with the development of the psychodynamic perspective?

• John B. Watson

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

Which perspective emphasizes observable behavior and the role of the environment?

• Humanistic Perspective

• Cognitive Perspective

• Behavioral Perspective

• Biological Perspective

What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?

• Observable behavior

• Free will and self-actualization

• Unconscious motives

• Cultural influences

Which perspective focuses on how we interpret, process, and remember information?

• Evolutionary Perspective

• Social-Cultural Perspective

• Cognitive Perspective

• Biopsychosocial Perspective

Which perspective seeks to understand the links between biological and psychological processes?

• Behavioral Perspective

• Humanistic Perspective

• Psychodynamic Perspective

• Biological Perspective

What does the biopsychosocial perspective focus on?

• Observable behavior

• Unconscious motives

• Cultural influences

• Interconnectedness of biological, psychological, and social factors

Which perspective looks at how natural selection and adaptation influence behavior?

• Social-Cultural Perspective

• Biopsychosocial Perspective

• Evolutionary Perspective

• Cognitive Perspective

Which perspective is often used in therapy to help individuals achieve personal growth?

• Cognitive Perspective

• Biological Perspective

• Humanistic Perspective

• Behavioral Perspective

Which perspective emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior?

• Behavioral Perspective

• Psychodynamic Perspective

• Cognitive Perspective

• Humanistic Perspective