AP Psychology Quiz
Preparing for the AP Psychology exam? Try some practice questions to gauge your readiness!
Answer 1
The correct answer is B. Psychodynamic therapists are most interested in their patients’ early lives because they believe these early years play a major role in shaping people’s lives. Their interest in dreams emanates from the belief in the importance of the unconscious.
Answer 2
The correct answer is D. Ani’s belief that her attitudes and behavior play a central role in what happens to her is associated with an internal locus of control. Although people with an external locus of control feel that fate and luck play a large role in their lives, people with an internal locus of control believe that they control their destinies. A strong superego is associated with being concerned with morals and ethics. People with low self-esteem have negative thoughts about themselves. People with low self-efficacy doubt their ability to get things done.
Answer 3
The correct answer is B. Neuroleptics are commonly prescribed to treat schizophrenia, the most common psychotic disorder. L-Dopa is used to treat Parkinson’s disease and would likely have an adverse effect on Vance since it would lead to an increase in dopamine and an excess of dopamine is a hypothesized cause of schizophrenia. Benzodiazepines are commonly used to treat anxiety. SSRIs (serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors) are used to treat major depressive disorder.
Answer 4
The correct answer is A. MRI and CAT scans provide detailed information about the structure of the brain (and other body parts). These scans would reveal any structural brain damage caused by the car crash. The PET, EEG, and fMRI scans are primarily used to detect brain function, not structure (although the fMRI would also provide structural details).
Answer 5
The correct answer is B. The absolute threshold represents the minimum amount of stimulus we can usually detect, such as the minimum amount of salt we can taste in water.
