This comprehensive practice test covers key concepts from Unit 7 of your AP Psychology curriculum, focusing on motivation, emotion, and personality. Use this resource to gauge your understanding and identify areas needing further review before your exam. Remember, understanding the underlying principles is as important as memorizing terms.
Section 1: Motivation
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
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Which theory emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence our behavior? a) Drive-reduction theory b) Incentive theory c) Arousal theory d) Biopsychosocial theory
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What is the term for the body's tendency to maintain a balanced internal state? a) Homeostasis b) Set point c) Basal metabolic rate d) Metabolism
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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met before an individual can strive for self-actualization? a) Physiological needs only b) Physiological and safety needs c) Physiological, safety, and belongingness needs d) Physiological, safety, belongingness, and esteem needs
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Which hormone is associated with hunger? a) Leptin b) Ghrelin c) Insulin d) Both b and c
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What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Section 2: Emotion
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
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The James-Lange theory of emotion proposes that: a) Physiological arousal and emotion occur simultaneously. b) Emotional experience precedes physiological arousal. c) Physiological arousal follows emotional experience. d) Cognitive appraisal is necessary for emotional experience.
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Which brain structure plays a crucial role in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression? a) Amygdala b) Hippocampus c) Hypothalamus d) Cerebellum
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The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion emphasizes the importance of: a) Physiological arousal only b) Cognitive appraisal only c) Both physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal d) None of the above
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What is the difference between stress and a stressor?
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Explain the concept of emotional regulation and provide examples of effective strategies.
Section 3: Personality
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
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Which perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping personality? a) Humanistic b) Psychoanalytic c) Trait d) Social-cognitive
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The Big Five personality traits are:
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What are the key differences between the id, ego, and superego in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
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According to Bandura's social-cognitive theory, what is reciprocal determinism?
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Discuss the strengths and limitations of projective personality tests like the Rorschach inkblot test.
Answer Key & Explanations
(This section will include the answers and detailed explanations for each question. This is crucial for effective learning and self-assessment.) This section would be significantly longer, providing detailed explanations for each question, referencing relevant psychological concepts and theories. For example, the explanation for question 1 in Section 1 would discuss the nuances of each theory and why the correct answer is the best fit. Similar detailed explanations would be provided for all questions.
This practice test provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in AP Psychology Unit 7. Remember to review your textbook and class notes to further solidify your understanding. Good luck with your studies!
