Barron's AP Psychology

Why is Phineas Gage an important figure in psychology?

What is the primary focus of social psychology?

• The study of individual behavior

• The study of group behavior

• The study of mental disorders

• The study of brain functions

Which psychologist is known for the Stanford prison experiment?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Philip Zimbardo

• Carl Rogers

What does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

• A state of mental harmony

• A conflict between beliefs and actions

• A type of memory loss

• A form of social influence

Which theory explains how people attribute causes to their own and others' behavior?

• Attribution theory

• Social learning theory

• Cognitive theory

• Behavioral theory

What is the bystander effect?

• The tendency to help others in distress

• The tendency to ignore others in distress

• The tendency to conform to group norms

• The tendency to obey authority figures

Who developed the hierarchy of needs theory?

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

• Carl Jung

• Erik Erikson

What is the main idea behind the social identity theory?

• People define themselves by their individual traits

• People define themselves by their group memberships

• People define themselves by their achievements

• People define themselves by their failures

Which concept refers to the influence of a group majority on an individual's judgment?

• Groupthink

• Conformity

• Obedience

• Social facilitation

What is the term for a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience?

• Stereotype

• Prejudice

• Discrimination

• Bias