AP Psychology Exam Review

The part of the neuron that receives messages from other neurons

• axon

• dendrite

• cell body

• Schwann cell

The tiny gap between neurons where nerve impulses are sent from one neuron to another.

• synapse

• axon terminal

• impulse

• myelin

What is the primary focus of social psychology within the field of psychology?

• The study of individual behavior

• The study of mental disorders

• The study of social interactions and their effects on individuals

• The study of brain functions

Which psychologist is best known for their work on social conformity?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Solomon Asch

• Carl Rogers

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when other people are present?

• Bystander effect

• Social loafing

• Groupthink

• Deindividuation

In social psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

• The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting cognitions

• The ability to understand another person's perspective

• The process of learning through observation

• The influence of group pressure on individual behavior

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

• Attribution theory

• Social identity theory

• Self-determination theory

• Drive theory

What is the main idea behind the social identity theory?

• People categorize themselves and others into groups

• People learn behaviors through reinforcement

• People are motivated by unconscious desires

• People's behavior is determined by their environment

Who conducted the famous Stanford prison experiment?

• Philip Zimbardo

• Stanley Milgram

• Albert Bandura

• John Watson

What is the term for adjusting one's behavior or thinking to align with a group standard?

• Conformity

• Obedience

• Compliance

• Persuasion