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Psychology for AP
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Psychology For AP
Test Bank For Myers Psychology for AP 1st
Edition By David G Myers 9781429244367 ALL
Chapters guaranteed pass verified answers
with rationales
1. Which of the following is the main focus of psychology as a
scientific discipline?
a) Studying the structure of the brain
b) Understanding h...
Test Bank For Myers Psychology for AP 1st
Edition By David G Myers 9781429244367 ALL
Chapters guaranteed pass verified answers
with rationales
1. Which of the following is the main focus of psychology as a
scientific discipline?
a) Studying the structure of the brain
b) Understanding how people behave and think
c) Diagnosing mental disorders
d) Analyzing the chemistry of neurotransmitters
Answer: b) Understanding how people behave and think
Rationale: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and
mental processes, including how individuals think, feel, and act
in various situations.
2. What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?
a) To transmit signals to other neurons
b) To receive incoming signals from other neurons
c) To protect the neuron from damage
d) To produce neurotransmitters
Answer: b) To receive incoming signals from other neurons
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Rationale: Dendrites are the branch-like extensions of a neuron
that receive electrical signals from other neurons.
3. Which of the following neurotransmitters is most closely
associated with mood regulation and emotional control?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) Acetylcholine
d) Glutamate
Answer: a) Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep,
and appetite control. Low levels of serotonin are often linked to
depression and anxiety disorders.
4. In classical conditioning, the term “unconditioned stimulus”
refers to:
a) A stimulus that elicits a response naturally, without prior
learning
b) A stimulus that requires learning to elicit a response
c) A response that occurs automatically after conditioning
d) A learned response to a neutral stimulus
Answer: a) A stimulus that elicits a response naturally, without
prior learning
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Rationale: An unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is something that
naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior
learning, like food causing salivation in Pavlov’s dog experiment.
5. The process by which the brain organizes and interprets
sensory information is called:
a) Sensation
b) Perception
c) Transduction
d) Adaptation
Answer: b) Perception
Rationale: Perception is the process of organizing and
interpreting sensory information to recognize meaningful
objects and events, while sensation is the detection of stimuli.
6. In the context of memory, the term "working memory" refers
to:
a) The permanent storage of information
b) The process of consolidating short-term memory into long-
term memory
c) A limited capacity system for temporary storage and
manipulation of information
d) The act of recalling specific memories from long-term storage
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Answer: c) A limited capacity system for temporary storage and
manipulation of information
Rationale: Working memory is a cognitive system used to hold
and process information in the short term, allowing us to
perform tasks like reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-
making.
7. According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, people
experience discomfort when they:
a) Are unable to recall memories
b) Hold two conflicting beliefs or attitudes
c) Are exposed to new information
d) Make decisions that are not aligned with their goals
Answer: b) Hold two conflicting beliefs or attitudes
Rationale: Cognitive dissonance theory, proposed by Festinger,
suggests that people experience psychological discomfort when
they hold contradictory beliefs or when their behavior conflicts
with their beliefs, leading them to try to resolve the
inconsistency.
8. The concept of "nature vs. nurture" addresses the debate
over:
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