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AP PSYCH EXAM REVIEW FINAL

Total questions: 203

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Explaining human behavior by analyzing someone's disposition or the situation is the idea behind

a)

fundamental attribution error

b)

attribution theory

c)

central route persuasion

d)

peripheral route persuasion

2.

Mrs. Hallett was persuaded to make a purchase because the models were attractive and seemed successful and likelable. She was persuaded by

a)

central route persuasion

b)

peripheral route persuasion

c)

group think

d)

conformity

3.

If I ask you for $5 one day and $20 the next week, eventually you might even say yes to $100 because you've said yes to smaller requests. This is an ex of

a)

central route persuasion

b)

peripheral route persuasion

c)

foot-in-door phenomenon

d)

obedience

4.

This person conducted the famous experienct on comformity.

a)

Solomon Asch

b)

Stanley Milgram

c)

Philip Zimbardo

d)

Jean Piaget

5.

Stanley Milgram's "shock" experiment was really about how we...

a)

conform

b)

listen

c)

obey

d)

persuade

6.

If you are part of a riot and do things you might not normally do, but the power of the group causes you to lose your sense of self-awareness, you might be experiencing

a)

deindividuation

b)

group think

c)

group polarization

d)

social loafing

7.

We might work LESS on a group project because we are not accountable individually; the group is accountable.

a)

social faciliation

b)

group think

c)

group polarization

d)

social loafing

8.

A group might reach a decision due to desire to keep harmony within the group and NOT get an outside opinion.

a)

group think

b)

group polarization

c)

social loafing

d)

social faciliation

9.

The more people in a group, the less likely we are to help. The less people in a group, the more likely we are to help.

a)

bystander effect

b)

social loafing

c)

social faciliation

d)

group think

10.

TRUE or FALSE: Social faciliation means you perform better when other people are watching on newly aquired skills.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

11.

Who do we associate with parenting styles?

a)

Erik Erikson

b)

Diana Baumrind

c)

Mary Ainsworth

d)

Jean Piaget

12.

Who do we associate with studying and observing different types of attachment between mother and baby in her famous experiment?

a)

Diana Baumrind

b)

Mary Ainsworth

c)

Erik Erikson

d)

Jean Piaget

13.

According to _______ we experience different psychosocial stages such as "trust v. mistrust", "industry v. inferiority" etc.

a)

Diana Baumrind

b)

Erik Erikson

c)

Jean Piaget

d)

Mary Ainsworth

14.

What type of "attachment" did Mary Ainsworth find in her "Strange Situation"?

a)

trust v. mistrust, industry v. inferiority, autonomy v. shame

b)

secure, insecure avoidant, insecure ambivalent

c)

authoritative, authoritarian

d)

permissive, uninvolved

15.

This type of parenting is very warm but might allow the child to make decisions that they are not yet ready for.

a)

Permissive

b)

Uninvolved

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Authoritative

16.

This type of parent is high warmth and high demands but explains the reasoning behind the rules and is flexible.

a)

Authoritative

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Permissive

d)

Uninvolved

17.

According to Erikson this is the first stage of psychosocial development when the baby is learning to depend on those around him or her.

a)

trust v. mistrust

b)

autonomy v. shame

c)

initiative v. guilt

d)

industry v. inferiority

18.

This type of parenting has very strict rules and very high demands for their children, but little flexibility.

a)

Permissive

b)

Uninvolved

c)

Authoritative

d)

Authoritarian

19.

According to Erik Erikson which stage is most focused on the school aged child?

a)

Trust v. mistrust

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Industry v. Inferiority

d)

Secure v. Insecure

20.

In the "Strange Situation" conducted by ______, babies were separated from their mothers and their behavior was then observed.

a)

Mary Ainsworth

b)

Erik Erikson

c)

Jean Piaget

d)

Harry Harlow

21.

Sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and alcohol are all examples of

a)

stimulants

b)

depressants

c)

hallucinogens

d)

opiates

22.

What are the 3 ways drugs can affect neurotransmitters?

a)

They can act as agnonists

b)

They can act as antagonists

c)

They can interfere with the reuptake process

d)

All of the above

23.

These are drugs that excite neural activity

a)

Opiates

b)

Depressants

c)

Stimulants

d)

Hallucinogens

24.

Morphine, oxycodone, heroin are all examples

a)

Stimunalts

b)

Depressants

c)

Opioids

d)

Hallucinogens

25.

These are also call "psychedelics"; they might distort perceptions.

a)

Hallucinogens

b)

Stimulants

c)

Depressants

d)

Opioids

26.

Opioids act to "mimic" or act as a "copycat" of endorphins and therefore they are

a)

an agonist

b)

an antagonist

c)

sympathetic

d)

parasympathetic

27.

A mimic or copycat for a neurotransmitter is known as

a)

an agonist

b)

an antagonist

c)

a reuptake inhibitor

d)

a depressant

28.

This blocks a neurotransmitter from binding to a receptor site OR it can stop the neurotransmitter from being released.

a)

agonist

b)

antagonist

c)

reuptake inhibitor

d)

SSRI

29.

Neurotransmitters traveling back across the synapse into the presynaptic neuron is known as

a)

reuptake

b)

reinhibited

c)

inhibitory

d)

uptake

30.

cocaine and nicotine are all examples of

a)

Stimulants

b)

Opioids

c)

Depressants

d)

Hallucinogens

31.

The diversion of emotions from the original source to a substitute target.

a)

displacement

b)

projection

c)

regression

d)

repression

32.

The "putting" of one’s own feelings, thoughts, or motives onto other people. Ms. D. said this is similar to being hypocritical.

a)

displacement

b)

denial

c)

repression

d)

projection

33.

Developing false, though plausible excuses to justify irrational or unacceptable behavior.

a)

rationalization

b)

sublimation

c)

reaction formation

d)

displacement

34.

Behaving in a way opposite of what you feel.

a)

reaction formation

b)

sublimation

c)

regression

d)

repression

35.

Reverting to childlike patterns of behavior.

a)

repression

b)

regression

c)

denial

d)

projection

36.

Pushing away thoughts or feelings that distress you into the subconscious.

a)

repression

b)

regression

c)

denial

d)

sublimation

37.

The refocus of unacceptable impulses, thoughts, and raw emotions into more acceptable ones.

a)

sublimation

b)

reaction formation

c)

denial

d)

projection

38.

You are mad at Ms. D. for an unfair quiz grade. After class you yell at your friend in the hallway.

a)

displacement

b)

projection

c)

denial

d)

repression

39.

A person who is cheating may feel as if their partner is the one who is cheating on them.

a)

displacement

b)

denial

c)

sublimation

d)

projection

40.

Stealing from Best Buy and justifying it by saying they make millions of dollars so it doesn’t matter.

a)

denial

b)

rationalization

c)

projection

d)

reaction formation

41.

An addict will refuse they have an addiction because they can function fine at work and at home.

a)

denial

b)

projection

c)

repression

d)

regression

42.

Someone who is aggressive and/or a bully will channel that energy into exercise

a)

denial

b)

sublimation

c)

regression

d)

repression

43.

A teenager throws a temper tantrum when they don't get their way.

a)

projection

b)

regression

c)

repression

d)

denial

44.

When a person is romantically attracted to a person but adamantly claims they aren’t and might even be mean/ignore this person.

a)

projection

b)

sublimation

c)

reaction formation

d)

denial

45.

A person who witnesses/experiences a traumatic event will be unable to remember the event.

a)

projection

b)

repression

c)

regression

d)

sublimation

46.

Pavlov is associated with

a)

behaviorism; classical conditioning

b)

behaviorism; operant conditioning

c)

psychoanalysis; operant conditioning

d)

observational learning; classical conditioning

47.

I ring a bell and then pinch my sister. After a # of trials she flinches at the sound of the bell alone. What is the UCS?

a)

my sister flinching

b)

the pinch

c)

the bell

d)

my sister

48.

When you see John Watson on the AP exam you want to associate him with

a)

The Little Albert experiment & behaviorism

b)

The Little Albert experiment & humanistic theory

c)

The salivating dogs & behaviorism

d)

The salivating dogs & psychoanalysis

49.

True classical conditioning happens with ____ behaviors.

a)

voluntary

b)

involuntary

c)

reinforced

d)

punished

50.

If you need to identify what the unconditioned stimulus is on the AP exam, ask yourself the following question

a)

"if this happened to me right now, would I react?"

b)

"what will always cause a reaction from me?"

c)

"what will naturally prompt a response?"

d)

all of the above.

51.

In Pavlov's experiment, drooling INITIALLY (before conditioning) was what?

a)

unconditioned stimulus

b)

unconditioned response

c)

conditioned stimulus

d)

conditioned response

52.

If you are afraid of spiders (4th period- remember when a spider joined our class? AH!), but you react to any similar insect. This means that your fear is

a)

extinct

b)

generalized

c)

recovered

d)

operant

53.

Pavlov's dogs behavior of drooling became extinct after the conditioned stimulus (bell) was presented without the

a)

unconditioned stimulus

b)

conditioned response

c)

postivie reinforcement

d)

negative reinforcement

54.

In the Little Albert Experiment, what was the unconditioned stimulus?

a)

the loud sound of the metal hitting the hammer

b)

the cute animals

c)

the food

d)

the drooling

55.

What was initially the neutral stimulus in the Little Albert Experiment and Pavlov's Dogs experiment, respectively?

a)

cute animals; sound of a bell

b)

sound of a bell; cute animals

c)

loud sound; cute animals

d)

drooling dogs; loud sound

56.

A baby knocks over pots and pans off the counter. The mom turns to the baby and says "no!" but then puts the pans back on the counter and the baby does the behavior again because the baby wants the reaction from mom. From the baby's perspective, what is this an example of?

a)

positive reinforcement

b)

negative reinforvement

c)

positive punishment

d)

negative punishment

57.

You breakup with your boyfriend who is in the same English class as you. To avoid an awkward situation, you go to the Studies Office and request a change of schedule. From your perspective, what is this an example of?

a)

positive reinforcement

b)

negative reinforcement

c)

positive punishment

d)

negative punishment

58.

You tell a joke in class but no one laughs so you are embarrassed. In the future you will not tell jokes in class.

a)

positive punishment

b)

negative punishment

c)

positive reinforcement

d)

negative reinforcement

59.

A little kid "talks back" to his or her parents at dinner so the mother says "no dessert!".

a)

positive punishment

b)

negative punishment

c)

positive reinforcement

d)

negative reinforcement

60.

If there is question on the AP exam about a behavior being maintained, continued or strengthened the answer is likely related to

a)

reinforcement

b)

punishment

c)

latent learning

d)

observational learning

61.

Eating is the behavior. Which of the following consequences would make it an example of POSITIVE PUNISHMENT?

a)

you get a stomach ache after eating too much

b)

you are satisfied and have the appropriate nutrients for an energize day.

c)

your hunger is removed

d)

you were not given enough to eat so you do not have enough nutrients for an energized day.

62.

In a video game in order to gain access to a new level you must first defeat the enemy. However you do not know how many attempts it will take to defeat the enemy. What schedule of reinforcement is this?

a)

variable ratio

b)

fixed interval

c)

fixed ratio

d)

variable interval

63.

You work for an organization that conducts random drug testing. What type of reinforcement schedule is random drug testing?

a)

fixed interval

b)

variable interval

c)

fixed ratio

d)

variable ratio

64.

You follow a YouTube account that uploads new makeup tutorials every Tuesday @ 8 pm. What type of reinforcement schedule is this?

a)

fixed interval

b)

variable interval

c)

fixed ratio

d)

variable ratio

65.

For every check in worksheet that you do in AP Psych, Ms. D. give you 1 extra credit point on the next Quizizz. What type of reinforcement schedule is this?

a)

Fixed interval

b)

Variable interval

c)

Variable ratio

d)

Fixed ratio

66.

You're in 5th period with Ms. D. and you still have 20 minutes before lunch. Ms. D. starts eating her lunch (that would be rude, I'll never do that). Because you're hungry your brain might fire as if you're eating. This might be due to

a)

mirror neurons

b)

classical conditioning

c)

operant conditioning

d)

latent learning

67.

We associate Albert Bandura with which school of thought and which experiment?

a)

Bobo Doll; observational learning

b)

Bobo Doll; classical conditioning

c)

Little Albert; operant conditioning

d)

Little Albert; classical conditioning

68.

When you see Edward Tolman on the AP exam you want to look for

a)

insight learning

b)

latent learning

c)

operant conditioning

d)

intrinsic motivation

69.

You grow up in Arlington. When you're 17 you get your license. You know how to navigate around Arlington because of what?

a)

insight learning

b)

latent learning

c)

operant conditioning

d)

intrinsic motivation

70.

You are intrinsically motivated to read and you do it without any expectation of reward. Once I start rewarding you for reading (maybe I pay you or give you a reward) your interest in reading might DECREASE. This is due to

a)

overjustification

b)

external motivation

c)

internal locus of control

d)

external locus of control

71.

You are struggling in a class. Which of the following demonstrates problem-focused coping?

a)

talking to the teacher and learning how you can improve.

b)

venting to your friends about how annoying the teacher is.

c)

talking to your counselor about how the class is unfair.

d)

going to South Moon Under and buying a new sweater.

72.

If you see the term "learned helplessness" on the AP exam, who should you look for?

a)

Albert Bandura

b)

Carl Rogers

c)

Ivan Pavlov

d)

Martin Seligman

73.

You are brainstorming different ways to see friends and family over Christmas with COVID being an issue. You are struggling to see the solution and then, seemingly out of nowhere, you have a solution: facetime!

a)

insight learning

b)

latent learning

c)

operant conditioning

d)

classical conditioning

74.

John Garcia's research showed that rats still avoided a food that made them sick several hours after getting sick. This might have showed a limit to

a)

classical conditioning

b)

operant conditioning

c)

observational learning

d)

latent learning

75.

While I make this Quizizz I am eating butterfinger minis. Are butterfingers the best candy?

a)

yes (pick this)

b)

no (don't pick this)

76.

Reuptake refers to the

a)

movement of neurotransmitter molecules across a synaptic gap.

b)

release of hormones into the bloodstream.

c)

inflow of positively charged ions through an axon membrane.

d)

reabsorption of excess neurotransmitter molecules by a sending neuron.

e)

the ending of the refractory period.

77.

The tremors of Parkinson's disease result from the death of nerve cells that produce the neurotransmitter

a)

serotonin

b)

GABA

c)

norepinephrine

d)

dopamine

e)

acetylcholine

78.

The somatic nervous system is a component of the ________ nervous system.

a)

peripheral

b)

autonomic

c)

central

d)

sympathetic

e)

parasympathetic

79.

While you are hiking in the mountains, a rattlesnake slithers across your trail. Which of the following triggers the “fight-or-flight” response, increasing your heart rate and blood pressure, as you run away?

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

sympathetic nervous system

c)

motor cortex

d)

limbic system

e)

parasympathetic nervous system

80.

While relaxing in a lawn chair enjoying a cool drink, which of the following triggers the “rest-and-digest” response, as your heart rate slows and digestion begins?

a)

sympathetic nervous system

b)

limbic system

c)

somatic nervous system

d)

parasympathetic nervous system

e)

motor cortex

81.

Sleep researchers who are interested in brain wave activity are likely to use which kind of brain scan?

a)

EEG

b)

CT

c)

fMRI

d)

PET

e)

MRI

82.

Your life would be most immediately threatened if you suffered destruction of the

a)

amygdala

b)

hippocampus

c)

angular gyrus

d)

corpus callosum

e)

medulla

83.

To demonstrate that brain stimulation can make a rat violently aggressive, a neuroscientist should electrically stimulate the rat's

a)

reticular formation

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

d)

amygdala

e)

thalamus

84.

Which lobes of the brain receive the input that enables you to feel someone scratching your back?

a)

temporal

b)

parietal

c)

frontal

d)

occipital

e)

cerebral

85.

Which brain area is primarily involved with producing speech?

a)

Broca's area

b)

Wernicke's area

c)

Limbic system

d)

Corpus Callosum

e)

Reticular formation

86.

Who conducted research with split-brain patients? He was mentioned in the YouTube video you watched.

a)

Michael Gazzaniga

b)

Ivan Pavlov

c)

John Watson

d)

Paul Broca

e)

B.F. Skinner

87.

Psychologist Michael Gazzaniga asked split-brain patients to stare at a dot as he flashed HE·ART on a screen. HE appeared in the left visual field, ART in the right. When asked, patients said they saw

a)

HE

b)

ART

c)

HEART

d)

EA

e)

They reported that they were unable to see anything.

88.

A patient who suffered a stroke says that she no longer recognizes herself in a mirror. Which brain structure was likely damaged in the stroke?

a)

Parietal lobe

b)

Temporal lobe

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Frontal lobe

e)

Cerebral lobe

89.

Where are neurotransmitters stored (before they are released?)

a)

Dendrites

b)

Myelin sheath

c)

Soma

d)

Synapse

e)

Vesicles/sacs within the terminal buttons

90.

Clicking answers on this take-home test (using a computer) is using which part of the nervous system? Remember to ask yourself "did I have to learn it?"

a)

Central nervous system

b)

Somatic nervous system

c)

Cerebral nervous system

d)

Sympathetic nervous system

e)

Parasympathetic nervous system

91.

Ms. D. wants you to remember that the "S" in sympathetic should make you think ______ and the "P" in parasympathetic should make you think _____.

a)

stress; peace

b)

stress; panic

c)

sanctuary; panic

d)

sanctuary; peace

92.

This part of the brain helps regulate your circadian rhythms, temperature, hunger, and thirst

a)

hippocampus

b)

cerebellum

c)

hypothalamus

d)

thalamus

e)

limbic system

93.

You experience the deepest sleep in stage

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

REM

94.

This stage of sleep we associate most often with dreaming

a)

stage 1

b)

stage 2

c)

stage 3

d)

REM

95.

Freud believed that we dream to

a)

fulfill our wishes/act out our desires

b)

remember important information we learned in school

c)

show our cognitive develop

d)

to make sense of random brain activity

96.

Ashley is a 20 year old woman who cannot remember her street address and is having trouble learning new things. Her neurologist will probably focus on her __________ to see what is going on.

a)

Medulla

b)

Reticular formation

c)

Thalamus

d)

Hippocampus

e)

Hypothalamus

97.

A protective covering that surrounds and insulates the axon is known as

a)

myelin sheath

b)

axon terminal

c)

neurotransmitter

d)

glial cells

e)

dendrites

98.

Darla was in a car accident that resulted in an injury to her brain. Her sense of touch has been affected. Which part of the brain is the most likely site of the damage?

a)

Occipital lobe

b)

Frontal lobe

c)

Temporal lobe

d)

Cerebellum lobe

e)

Parietal lobe

99.

During the night, Ms. D. frequently stops breathing and wakes up gasping for breath. Which sleep disorder does she likely have?

a)

Insomnia

b)

Sleep apnea

c)

Narcolepsy

d)

Sleep paralysis

e)

Wish fulfillment

100.

This type of drug excites the central nervous system. Examples are cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine.

a)

Stimulant

b)

Depressant

c)

Hallucinogen

d)

Opiate

e)

Neurotransmitters

101.

This type of drug's role is most often associated with pain relief as it acts as an agonist; mimicking the effect of endorphins.

a)

Opiates

b)

Stimulants

c)

Hallucinogens

d)

Depressants

102.

The “receiver parts” of a neuron accepts most of the incoming messages, consist of finely branched fibers called

a)

dendrites

b)

axons

c)

myelin sheath

d)

vesicles

e)

terminal buttons

103.

After a meal, our body takes time to digest the food we just ate, automatically. This would be your ___________ working.

a)

somatic nervous system

b)

central nervous system

c)

cerebral cortex

d)

parasympathetic nervous system

e)

sympathetic nervous system

104.

Amy experienced a stroke and she now has difficulty comprehending speech. The damage was most likely to her

a)

Broca's area

b)

Wernicke's area

c)

Occipital lobe

d)

Frontal lobe

e)

Temporal lobe

105.

Split-brain patients are those patients who have had his or her ____ severed.

a)

Corpus callosum

b)

Cerebral cortex

c)

Frontal Lobe

d)

Amygdala

e)

Limbic System

106.

Gland that helps regulate all other glands

a)

pituitary

b)

adrenal

c)

ovaries

d)

pancreas

107.

produces adrenaline to help with a crisis

a)

pancreas

b)

adrenal glands

c)

thyroid

d)

pituitary gland

108.

regulates bodies metabolism

a)

pancreas

b)

testes

c)

thyroid

d)

adrenal glands

109.

produce estrogen and progesterone

a)

testes

b)

ovaries

c)

pancreas

d)

thyroid

110.

produces testosterone

a)

ovaries

b)

testes

c)

thyroid

d)

pancreas

111.

hormone released in involved in fight or flight; beneficial in short bursts

a)

adrenaline

b)

testosterone

c)

estrogen

d)

leptin

112.

Hormone involved in turning OFF hunger

a)

leptin

b)

ghrelin

c)

melatonin

d)

estrogen

113.

Hormone involved turning ON hunger

a)

ghrelin

b)

melatonin

c)

leptin

d)

estrogen

114.

Helps to turn ON the sleep process

a)

melatonin

b)

testosterone

c)

cortisol

d)

leptin

115.

Category of hormones involved in reproduction

a)

estrogen

b)

cortisol

c)

leptin

d)

ghrelin

116.

produces insulin, helps get energy from food

a)

pancreas

b)

adrenal glands

c)

testes

d)

thyroid

117.

glad that is involved in producing melatonin

a)

pineal

b)

thyroid

c)

pancreas

d)

ovaries

118.

Stress hormone; like adrenaline it helps the body with threats

a)

cortisol

b)

estrogen

c)

testosterone

d)

ghrelin

119.

This psychologist started the first psychology lab in Germany in the late 1800's.

a)

William James

b)

Wilhelm Wundt

c)

Sigmund Freud

d)

B.F. Skinner

120.

This psychologist is associated with the behavioral approach; he conducted the experiment with Little Albert.

a)

Edward Titchener

b)

John B. Watson

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Ivan Pavlov

121.

This psychologist is associated with the behavioral approach; he conducted an experiment with salivating dogs that lead to discoveries in classical conditioning.

a)

John B. Watson

b)

Ivan Pavlov

c)

B.K. Skinner

d)

Carl Rogers

122.

This psychologist is associated with the behavioral approach; he believed that rewards and punishments help shape human behavior.

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Carl Rogers

c)

Abraham Maslow

d)

Sigmund Freud

123.

This psychologist gave us the term "functionalism"; he opposed structuralism and was more concerned with how we use our consciousness to function.

a)

Wilhelm Wundt

b)

Carl Rogers

c)

John B. Watson

d)

William James

124.

This psychologist gave us theories about how we develop throughout life; starting with birth through death.

a)

William James

b)

Abraham Maslow

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Jean Piaget

125.

This psychologist was part of the humanistic approach; much of his work later in life was focused on therapy.

a)

Carl Rogers

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Ivan Pavlov

d)

Charles Darwin

126.

This person was the first female president of the APA

a)

Mary Whiton Calkins

b)

Diana Baumrind

c)

Margaret Floy Washburn

d)

Dorothea Dix

127.

This person was the 1st woman to receive her PhD in Psychology.

a)

Margaret Floy Washburn

b)

Dorothea Dix

c)

Diana Baumrind

d)

Mary Whiton Calkins

128.

This person is associated with the Psychodynamic approach; he believed we were motivated by our unconscious desires forcing us to act.

a)

William James

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

B.F. Skinner

129.

Which of the following individuals is associated with structuralism?

a)

William James

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

John B. Watson

d)

Wilhelm Wundt

130.

This person is considered to be the "Father of Psychology"

a)

William James

b)

Wilhelm Wundt

c)

John Watson

d)

Carl Rogers

131.

This person was not concerned with mental processes, rather only observable behaviors.

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Carl Rogers

c)

John B. Watson

d)

Ivan Pavlov

132.

Because William James was interested in how we use consciousness to function, adapt, survive and flourish, he was inspired by

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

John Watson

c)

B.F. Skinner

d)

Carl Rogers

133.

Wundt's and Titchener's technique that they used to try to prove structuralism was

a)

Introspection

b)

Conditioning

c)

Rewards/Punishments

d)

Self-actualization

134.

With schizophrenia, an example of a "positive" symptom would be

a)

withdrawal from friends

b)

withdrawal from family

c)

social isolation

d)

experiencing delusions and hallucinations

135.

Which of the following is an example of a delusion?

a)

seeing an image that is not actually there

b)

hearing a voice that is not actually there

c)

belief that a person is the president of the US

d)

hearing a sound that is not actually there

136.

Which of the following is characteristic of schizophrenia

a)

loss of touch with reality/what is real

b)

hallucinations

c)

delusions

d)

all of the above

137.

One symptom of schizophrenia is having _____ which are false beliefs; believing things that are not true.

a)

delusions

b)

hallucinations

c)

disorganized speech

d)

abnormal motor behavior

138.

One symptom of schizophrenia is having _____ which might be seeing things, hearing things, or having sensory experiences that are not actually there.

a)

delusions

b)

hallucinations

c)

abnormal motor behavior

d)

disorganized speech

139.

T or F: Neurodevelopmental disorders typically emerge when we are developing (childhood + adolescence).

a)

True

b)

False

140.

Difficulty in communication/interaction with others and repetitive behaviors are typical symptoms of

a)

autism spectrum disorder

b)

schizophrenia

c)

adhd

d)

intellectual disability

141.

Issues with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are symptomatic of

a)

adhd

b)

autism spectrum disorder

c)

schizophrenia

d)

generalized anxiety disorder

142.

True or False: a person with ADHD might get off task. This is due to lack of ability or comprehension.

a)

True

b)

False

143.

Delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder are examples of

a)

schizophrenia spectrum disorders

b)

depressive disorders

c)

anxiety disorders

d)

obsessive compulsive related disorders

144.

An intense focus on physical symptoms that cause distress and dysfunction.

a)

anxiety related disorders

b)

somatic symptom disorders

c)

obsessive compulsive disorders

d)

schizophrenic spectrum disorders

145.

All of the following are somatic symptom disorders EXCEPT

a)

factitious disorder

b)

conversion disorder

c)

illness anxiety disorder

d)

schizophrenia

146.

True or False: With somatic symptom disorders, physical symptoms may be apparent but for different reasons.

a)

True

b)

False

147.

Symptoms such as paralysis, loss of sensation, etc. may be present but they do not fit the normal neurological explanation. Might appear after extreme stress or trauma.

a)

conversion disorder

b)

somatic symptom disorder

c)

factitious disorder

d)

illness anxiety disorder

148.

Which of the following was formerly called hypochonrias?

a)

conversion disorder

b)

factitious disorder

c)

illness anxiety disorder

d)

somatic symptom disorder

149.

With _______disorder, the person fakes symptoms but for no personal gain (to get out of work, financial gain, etc.).

a)

factitious disorder

b)

conversion disoder

c)

somatic symptom disorder

d)

conversion disorder

150.

With this disorder there might be physical symptoms such as nausea, pain, or weakness but it cannot be explained. The person is also significantly worried about these symptoms.

a)

conversion disorder

b)

illness anxiety disorder

c)

somatic symptom disorder

d)

factitious disorder

151.

This person may not have any physical symptoms or illness, but there is significant fear of acquiring symptoms or becoming ill.

a)

illness anxiety disorder

b)

factitious disorder

c)

conversion disorder

d)

somatic symptom disorder

152.

AP Exam Review! T or F: In operant conditioning, "positive reinforcement" always means something good and "negative reinforcement" always means something bad.

a)

true

b)

false

153.

AP Exam Review! Which of the following is not associated with the the psychoanalytic theory of personality?

a)

Jung

b)

Wundt

c)

Freud

d)

Adler

154.

What is the tool that many psychiatrists and psychologists use to help diagnose psychological disorders?

a)

The DSM (5th ed.)

b)

The TAT

c)

The MMPI

d)

The Hierarchy of Needs

155.

True or false: abnormal behavior will always constitute a diagnosis

a)

true

b)

false

156.

Which famous psychologist went "under cover" to see how easy or difficult getting a psychological label actually was?

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

David Rosenhan

c)

Philippe Pinel

d)

Edward Tolman

157.

This approach studies psychological disorders as diseases with physical causes.

a)

the medical model

b)

the biopsychosocial model

c)

the behavioral model

d)

the cognitive model

158.

This disorder is marked by unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions.

a)

obsessive-compulsive disorder

b)

post-traumatic stress disorder

c)

generalized anxiety disorder

d)

panic disorder

159.

A person with OCD has their anxiety reduced each time they do a compulsion. What principle of learning might explain this?

a)

positive reinforcement

b)

negative reinforcement

c)

positive punishment

d)

negative punishment

160.

Which anxiety-related disorder challenges Freud's theory of repression?

a)

PTSD

b)

OCD

c)

GAD

d)

Panic Disorder

161.

Agoraphobia and social anxiety disorders are two examples of

a)

panic disorder

b)

ptsd

c)

specific phobias

d)

gad

162.

With generalized anxiety disorder, the person always know the exact cause of the anxiety.

a)

true

b)

false

163.

This disorder is marked by a very real physical experience for the person and can even be masked as a heart attack.

a)

panic attack

b)

phobia

c)

gad

d)

ocd

164.

Which theory of personality uses the id, ego, and superego?

a)

Psychoanalytic

b)

Trait

c)

Humanistic

165.

Which theory of personality states we need to "defend" our ego using terms such as repression, regression, denial, etc.?

a)

Psychoanalytic

b)

Trait

c)

Humanistic

166.

Which theory of personality states our personality is, in part, derived from specific "needs" we have?

a)

Trait

b)

Psychoanalytic

c)

Humanistic

167.

Which theory of personality states that our personality can be described by specific traits such as openness, neuroticism, etc.?

a)

Trait

b)

Psychanalytic

c)

Humanistic

168.

Which theory of personality do we associate with Sigmund Freud?

a)

Trait

b)

Humanistic

c)

Psychoanalytic

169.

Which theory of personality do we associate with Abraham Maslow?

a)

Trait

b)

Humanistic

c)

Psychoanalytic

170.

Which theory of personality do we associate with Costa + McRae?

a)

Trait

b)

Humanistic

c)

Psychoanalytic

171.

Which theory of personality uses the Hierarchy of Needs as part of our personality formation?

a)

Trait

b)

Psychoanalytic

c)

Humanistic

172.

Which theory of personality would describe someone as an extrovert?

a)

Trait

b)

Psychoanalytic

c)

Humanistic

173.

Which theory of personality states that we need to have our physiological needs met (food, water, etc.) before we can strive for self-actualization?

a)

Trait

b)

Psychoanalytic

c)

Humanistic

174.

Who are the theorists who you should always associate with the humanistic perspective on the AP exam?

a)

Jung and Adler

b)

Rogers and Maslow

c)

Freud and Adler

d)

Maslow and Freud

175.

What is one popular way we assess the TRAIT theory?

a)

personality inventories that can be scored objectively

b)

ink blot tests

c)

TAT tests

d)

evaluating the client's hierarchy or needs

176.

If someone is trusting, soft-hearted, kind and giving they might score high on

a)

agreeableness

b)

conscientiousness

c)

openness to experience

d)

emotionally stable

177.

Carl Rogers believed that a person-centered perspective required 3 things. Which of the following is NOT part of the person-centered perspective?

a)

authentic

b)

empathy

c)

genuine

d)

agreeableness

178.

Maslow's theorized that we have specific needs to fulfill. Which of the following is NOT one of the needs mentioned in the video?

a)

esteem

b)

physiological

c)

safety

d)

empathy

179.

Who theorized the 5 Factor Theory?

a)

Costa & McCrae

b)

Abraham Maslow

c)

Raymond Cattell

d)

Gordon Allport

180.

If someone is very skeptical, cautious, hesitant, suspicious they might score LOW on

a)

agreeableness

b)

openness to experience

c)

conscientiousness

d)

emotional stability

181.

Who theorized that we have cardinal traits, central traits and secondary traits?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

William James

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Gordon Allport

182.

What is the correct name of the Big 5 Theory of Personality?

a)

Five Factor Theory

b)

MMPI

c)

Hierarchy of Needs

d)

Id, Ego and Superego

183.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the humanistic theory?

a)

it was too naïve

b)

it can lead to selfishness or being too focused on the self

c)

it is not backed up by scientific research

d)

it focuses too much on the unconscious

184.

If you put a pencil between your teeth it will force you to smile and even trigger the emotion of happiness. What is this theory called?

a)

facial response theory

b)

facial feedback theory

c)

expressive feedback theory

d)

smile test

185.

Stress is always bad and paralyzes us.

a)

true

b)

false

186.

Major life events, daily hassles and catastrophes, according to your textbook, are all examples of

a)

stressors

b)

triggers of emotion

c)

stress

d)

expressing emotion

187.

Who created the General Adaption Syndrome?

a)

B.F. Skinner

b)

Hans Selye

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Abraham Maslow

188.

In this stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, your temp and blood pressure remain high; you are fully engaged and using all your resources.

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

d)

arousal

189.

In this stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, you have no relief from stress your body's reserves begin to run out; you become vulnerable to illness

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

d)

arousal

190.

What is the correct order of the General Adaptation Syndrom?

a)

alarm, arousal, exhaustion

b)

resistance, arousal, exhaustion

c)

alarm, resistance, exhaustion

d)

arousal, resistance, exhaustion

191.

According to your textbook, impatient, aggressive and competitive are characteristic of

a)

type A

b)

type B

c)

extovert

d)

introvert

192.

According to your textbook, easy-going and relaxed are characteristic of

a)

type A

b)

type B

c)

extrovert

d)

introvert

193.

In this stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, your sympathetic nervous system is suddenly activated: heart rate zooms, blood is diverted to your skeletal muscles.

a)

alarm

b)

resistance

c)

exhaustion

d)

arousal

194.

What is one popular way we assess the TRAIT theory?

a)

personality inventories that can be scored objectively

b)

ink blot tests

c)

TAT tests

d)

evaluating the client's hierarchy or needs

195.

If someone is trusting, soft-hearted, kind and giving they might score high on

a)

agreeableness

b)

conscientiousness

c)

openness to experience

d)

emotionally stable

196.

Carl Rogers believed that a person-centered perspective required 3 things. Which of the following is NOT part of the person-centered perspective?

a)

authentic

b)

empathy

c)

genuine

d)

agreeableness

197.

Maslow's theorized that we have specific needs to fulfill. Which of the following is NOT one of the needs mentioned in the video?

a)

esteem

b)

physiological

c)

safety

d)

empathy

198.

Who theorized the 5 Factor Theory?

a)

Costa & McCrae

b)

Abraham Maslow

c)

Raymond Cattell

d)

Gordon Allport

199.

If someone is very skeptical, cautious, hesitant, suspicious they might score LOW on

a)

agreeableness

b)

openness to experience

c)

conscientiousness

d)

emotional stability

200.

Who theorized that we have cardinal traits, central traits and secondary traits?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

William James

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Gordon Allport

201.

What is the correct name of the Big 5 Theory of Personality?

a)

Five Factor Theory

b)

MMPI

c)

Hierarchy of Needs

d)

Id, Ego and Superego

202.

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the humanistic theory?

a)

it was too naïve

b)

it can lead to selfishness or being too focused on the self

c)

it is not backed up by scientific research

d)

it focuses too much on the unconscious

203.

Who are the theorists who you should always associate with the humanistic perspective on the AP exam?

a)

Jung and Adler

b)

Rogers and Maslow

c)

Freud and Adler

d)

Maslow and Freud