AP Psychology Exam Review Essentials

Who is considered one of the most influential figures in developing the psychoanalytic approach?

• Carl Rogers

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

What does the term 'tabula rasa' refer to in the context of behaviorism?

• A type of reinforcement

• A mental disorder

• A blank slate

• A cognitive function

Which research method is the only one that can show cause and effect?

• Experiment

• Survey

• Naturalistic observation

• Case study

What is the main function of the hypothalamus?

• Sleep and wakefulness

• Muscle coordination

• Regulating hunger and thirst

• Memory processing

Which area of the brain is primarily involved in understanding speech?

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Wernicke's area

• Broca's area

What does the term 'plasticity' refer to in the context of brain function?

• The brain's ability to perform surgery

• The brain's rigidity in function and structure

• The brain's ability to change and adapt after damage

• The brain's surface texture

Which type of reinforcement is described by removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

What does the Yerkes-Dodson model suggest about performance and arousal levels?

• Performance is best at a very low level of arousal.

• Performance is best at a very high level of arousal.

• Performance is best at a moderate level of arousal.

• Performance does not depend on the level of arousal.

According to Piaget, what cognitive ability is developed during the sensorimotor stage?

• Logical reasoning

• Object permanence

• Conservation

• Abstract thinking

What is Howard Gardner known for in the field of psychology?

• The psychosexual stages of development

• The theory of multiple intelligences

• The development of the Stanford-Binet IQ test

• The discovery of the Yerkes-Dodson law