AP Psychology Quiz 1C - Historic Foundations of Psychology (15 Questions)

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1 Which of the following expressions is the most accurate description of the psychoanalytic view?

	"Our hidden desires influence us and express themselves in the subtlest of manners"
	"We are shaped by what we observe and learn"
	"The thoughts we develop over time define who we are"
	"We are products of our environment; if our environment changes, we change with it"
	"All behavior has critical and universal biological components"

2 According to Alfred Adler, an inferiority complex develops when

	a child learns negative thought patterns which are reinforced through situational factors, which he then carries with him into adulthood
	an adult was unable to resolve his Oedipus complex
	an adult is unable to overcome feelings of inadequacy that he developed as a child
	a child is genetically predisposed to it
	a child observes his father's inferiority complex, and learns behavior from him which he then displays as an adult

3 According to Jungian theory, each person shares a collective assortment of feelings, outlooks, and ideas that we inherit from the whole human race. This idea is commonly referred to as a person's

	culture ideation
	drive motivation
	collective unconscious
	identification
	archetype association

4 According to psychoanalytic theory, defense mechanisms are often engaged to deal with

	low self esteem
	depression
	anxiety
	misplaced sexual needs
	anger

5 According to the psychoanalytic view, one's sense of self is referred to as the

	id
	ego
	conscience
	superego
	reality principle

6 Which of the following is the most important tenet of Heinz Kohut's theory of self psychology?

	The development of defense mechanisms protect the ego from overwhelming anxiety
	The ability to form meaningful and fulfilling attachments is often influenced by the effectiveness of the first attachment with one's primary caregiver
	Relationships are critical to the emotional health of people, providing support, empathy, and a sense of belonging
	The argument that human beings are in fact much more complex then their animal counterparts, and this heightened capability contributes to the individual's unique awareness of the world.
	When people give up responsibility and let others choose for them, they lose the chance to develop their full potential

7 Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the ego in psychoanalytic theory?

	Balance the demands of both the superego and id, thereby providing gratification of desires in an appropriate time and context
	Act as a conscience for an individual, providing a sense of right and wrong in a given situation
	An acting template by which people judge their behavior, which creates guilt and anxiety when they do not achieve the ideals they have created
	Provide the basic psychic energy that fuels all human behavior
	Seek gratification or pleasure no matter what the cost.

8 According to the psychoanalytic view, the basic drives, motives, and instincts are best described as

	the id
	the ego
	one's survival instinct
	the superego
	one's conscious mind

9 Which of the following would a sociocultural psychologist be most interested in?

	The sleeping arrangement of young children across the world
	The number of times a rat will press a lever to receive a reward
	The correlation between hours of sleep and performance on a math exam
	The genotype of schizophrenia
	The brain mechanisms involved in the expression of aggression

10 A sociocultural psychologist would be most interested in

	the interaction of heredity and the environment
	the patterns that characterize development and growth
	mental processes
	social influences and varying social norms
	the pattern and laws governing responses to particular stimuli

11 A psychologist interested in the sociocultural explanation of behavior would be interested in which of the following?

	The patterns over a person's life of change and growth
	The interaction between heredity and an individual's environment
	The mental processes which affect an individual's choices in daily life
	The particular stimulus that prompts a particular behavior in an individual
	The variety of social influences across various countries

12 According to the sociocultural perspective, which of the following determines behavior?

	Behavior rises from unconscious motivations, conflicts and needs
	One's self concept and interpersonal relationships
	Social learning, social norms and expectations of an individual
	Natural selection
	A combination of a person's unique and individual traits

13 Which of the following emphasizes the importance of social influence?

	Sociocultural perspective
	Humanistic perspective
	Sociobological perspective
	Cognitive perspective
	Psychodynamic perspective

14 According to the sociocultural view,

	distortion views of oneself and environment increases the likelihood of depression
	people who expect bad events to occur minimize anything beneficial and maximize negative events
	internal, global, and stable attributions are most likely to lead to depression
	stressful life events increase the risk for developing a mental disorder
	depression develops when one finds him or herself in situations in which he or she cannot control

15 Which of the following perspectives places emphasis on the role of natural selection?

	Behaviorism
	Sociocultural
	Historical
	Evolutionary
	Biological

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