AP Psychology Unit

If a child is behaving poorly, it is likely because this behavior has been rewarded somehow.

• Sociocultural

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Psychodynamic

Which perspective would agree with the following: "Change your thoughts, change your life"?

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Psychodynamic

A psychologist that uses ethnicity, gender, culture and socioeconomic status influence our behavior. 

• behaviorist

• humanist

• socio-cultural psychology

• psychoanalyst

They study psychological growth & development throughout the lifespan.

• forensic psychologist

• developmental psychologist

• rehabilitation psychologist

• social psychologist

Which psychological perspective focuses on the role of unconscious drives and experiences from early childhood?

• A) Behavioral

• B) Cognitive

• C) Psychodynamic

• D) Humanistic

What is the main focus of the humanistic perspective in psychology?

• A) Free will and self-actualization

• B) Conditioning and reinforcement

• C) Unconscious motives

• D) Biological processes

Which psychological approach emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the effects of learning?

• A) Cognitive

• B) Behavioral

• C) Psychodynamic

• D) Humanistic

Which perspective in psychology is most concerned with how individuals interpret their experiences?

• A) Biological

• B) Cognitive

• C) Behavioral

• D) Psychodynamic

Which psychological perspective would focus on the influence of hormones and neurotransmitters on behavior?

• A) Biological

• B) Cognitive

• C) Behavioral

• D) Humanistic

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the potential for personal growth and the importance of self-concept?

• A) Behavioral

• B) Cognitive

• C) Humanistic

• D) Psychodynamic