AP Success - AP Psychology: Comprehensive Set 8
Question 1
Jamil is participating in a study on memory and is asked to remember a list of words by either focusing on the words' meanings or counting the number of vowels in each word. This study is primarily investigating the effect of:
Flashbulb memories.
Levels of processing.
The serial position effect.
The difference between short-term and long-term memory.
Proactive interference.
Question 2
Neuroplasticity is best described as the:
Capacity of the brain to change in response to experience
Degeneration of neurons in the brain as a person ages
Ability of the brain to transfer information across the corpus callosum
Process by which neurotransmitters are recycled
Process by which the brain eliminates excess neurotransmitters
Question 3
The minimum difference between two stimuli required for detection 50 percent of the time is referred to as:
The just noticeable difference (JND)
The absolute threshold
Sensory adaptation
Signal detection
The difference threshold
Question 4
To study the effects of noise on worker productivity, researchers expose one group of workers to loud noise and another group to no noise while measuring productivity. This study is an example of:
A longitudinal study
A naturalistic observation
A case study
A survey research
An experiment
Question 5
When people estimate the likelihood of an event based on how easily they can recall examples of similar events, they are using:
The conjunction fallacy
The simulation heuristic
The availability heuristic
Anchoring and adjustment
The representativeness heuristic
Question 6
Object permanence is demonstrated by a child who:
Uses a stick to bring a toy within reach.
Recognizes that quantities remain the same despite changes in shape.
Shows fear of strangers.
Can think abstractly about objects.
Searches for a toy that has been hidden under a blanket.
Question 7
Trait theorists are most likely to highlight the importance of __________ in personality assessment.
situational factors
learned behaviors
childhood experiences
stable characteristics
unconscious motives
Question 8
Dr. Liu uses a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and past conflicts. Dr. Liu most likely practices:
Rational-emotive behavior therapy
Behavioral therapy
Psychoanalysis
Humanistic therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Question 9
Groupthink can be prevented by:
Increasing the size of the group.
Isolating the group from outside opinions.
Encouraging group members to voice dissenting opinions.
Encouraging unanimity among group members.
Leaders expressing strong opinions at the start of discussions.
Question 10
After moving to a new city, Emma developed a strong dislike for the local sports team simply because her family supported their rivals. This scenario best exemplifies:
Stereotyping
Scapegoat theory
In-group bias
Social identity theory
Out-group homogeneity
Question 11
The use of drugs to treat symptoms of mental disorders is most closely associated with which model of understanding psychological disorders?
Psychoanalytic
Cognitive
Humanistic
Behavioral
Biomedical
Question 12
According to Carl Rogers' concept of the ideal self, individuals are most likely to experience distress when there is a significant discrepancy between their:
Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic rewards
Ideal self and real self
Cognitive appraisal and emotional response
Autonomic nervous system response and behavioral response
Superego and id
Question 13
In a study on adolescent development, researchers find a correlation of -0.45 between time spent on social media and self-esteem levels. This finding suggests that:
There is no relationship between social media use and self-esteem.
The more adolescents use social media, the higher their self-esteem will be.
Increased social media use is associated with higher self-esteem.
There is a moderate negative relationship between social media use and self-esteem.
Social media use causes lower self-esteem in adolescents.
Question 14
Damage to the Broca's area of the brain is most likely to result in:
Difficulty in understanding language
Impairment in producing coherent speech
Loss of the ability to form new memories
Difficulty in recognizing faces
Inability to focus attention
Question 15
Learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an incentive to demonstrate it is called:
Insight learning
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Latent learning
Observational learning
Question 16
The color of an object is determined by:
The amplitude of light waves it reflects
The wavelength of light waves it reflects
The intensity of light waves it emits
The purity of light waves it refracts
The saturation of light waves it absorbs
Question 17
After experiencing a traumatic brain injury, Lucas had difficulty forming new memories. This injury most likely affected his:
Hippocampus
Frontal lobe
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Parietal lobe
Question 18
In treating depression, SSRIs work by:
Decreasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.
Blocking the action of acetylcholine in the brain.
Increasing the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
Enhancing the release of norepinephrine in the brain.
Increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain.
Question 19
Kevin and Jamal were best friends until they were placed on competing sports teams. Their friendship strained due to their newfound rivalry. This situation best demonstrates:
The frustration-aggression principle
In-group bias
Social identity theory
Reciprocal determinism
Social trap
Question 20
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used to treat severe:
Phobias
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Schizophrenia
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