AP Psychology Unit Zero Vocabulary Quiz

Instructions

Choose the correct answer for each question. Each question has only one correct answer.

Questions

What is the primary focus of psychology as a discipline?
- A. The study of plants and animals
- B. The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
- C. The exploration of ancient artifacts
- D. The analysis of economic trends
  Correct Answer: B
Which of the following research methods involves the manipulation of variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships?
- A. Survey
- B. Case study
- C. Experimental method
- D. Naturalistic observation
  Correct Answer: C
What term describes the tendency for people to overestimate the accuracy of their beliefs and judgments?
- A. Confirmation bias
- B. Hindsight bias
- C. Cognitive dissonance
- D. Self-serving bias
  Correct Answer: B
Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind?
- A. Humanistic psychology
- B. Behaviorism
- C. Psychoanalysis
- D. Cognitive psychology
  Correct Answer: C
In psychology, what does the term "operant conditioning" refer to?
- A. Learning through observation
- B. Learning through reinforcement and punishment
- C. Learning through the unconscious
- D. Learning through insight
  Correct Answer: B
Which of the following best describes the "nature vs. nurture" debate?
- A. The influence of genetics vs. environment on behavior
- B. The impact of therapy techniques on mental health
- C. The role of chance events in life outcomes
- D. The effects of culture on personal identity
  Correct Answer: A
What is the primary contribution of Carl Rogers to psychology?
- A. Classical conditioning
- B. Humanistic psychology and unconditional positive regard
- C. Behavior modification techniques
- D. Developmental psychology
  Correct Answer: B
Which term refers to the part of a neuron that receives messages from other neurons?
- A. Axon
- B. Dendrite
- C. Soma
- D. Synapse
  Correct Answer: B
What type of study seeks to understand phenomena through intensive analysis of a single individual or group?
- A. Correlational study
- B. Longitudinal study
- C. Case study
- D. Cross-sectional study
  Correct Answer: C
What is the role of the corpus callosum in the brain?
- A. Processing auditory information
- B. Connecting the left and right hemispheres
- C. Regulating emotions
- D. Controlling motor functions
  Correct Answer: B
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and happiness?
- A. Acetylcholine
- B. Dopamine
- C. Serotonin
- D. Norepinephrine
  Correct Answer: C
What does the term "cognitive dissonance" refer to?
- A. The mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs
- B. A technique used to alter behavior through reinforcement
- C. The gradual process of forgetting information
- D. The tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs
  Correct Answer: A
In terms of psychological disorders, what does "comorbidity" refer to?
- A. The presence of multiple disorders occurring simultaneously
- B. The process of achieving therapy goals
- C. The stages of grief experienced by individuals
- D. The impact of social factors on mental health
  Correct Answer: A
Which psychological perspective focuses on observable behavior as the primary data for psychological studies?
- A. Cognitive
- B. Humanistic
- C. Behaviorist
- D. Biological
  Correct Answer: C
What type of research design observes the same participants over a period of time for developmental changes?
- A. Experimental design
- B. Cross-sectional study
- C. Longitudinal study
- D. Survey design
  Correct Answer: C
What is the ethical principle of "informed consent"?
- A. Ensuring that a study has reliable results
- B. Making participants aware of the risks and benefits of participation
- C. Guaranteeing complete anonymity of participants’ responses
- D. Allowing researchers to use any method they choose
  Correct Answer: B
Which cognitive bias is characterized by the tendency to recall events as having been more predictable after they have already happened?
- A. Anchoring bias
- B. Hindsight bias
- C. Confirmation bias
- D. Availability heuristic
  Correct Answer: B
What is the term for the mental framework that organizes and interprets information about the world?
- A. Schema
- B. Heuristic
- C. Paradigm
- D. Theory
  Correct Answer: A
Which term denotes the "fight or flight" response activated during times of stress?
- A. Sympathetic nervous system
- B. Parasympathetic nervous system
- C. Somatic nervous system
- D. Central nervous system
  Correct Answer: A
Who is considered the father of modern psychology due to establishing the first psychological laboratory?
- A. Sigmund Freud
- B. Ivan Pavlov
- C. William James
- D. Wilhelm Wundt
  Correct Answer: D

This quiz covers a range of essential vocabulary and concepts from the field of psychology, and it is tailored for Year 11 AP Psychology students.

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