Robert McEntarffer, Allyson Weseley
ISBN #9780764147012
5th Edition
295 Questions
Homework Questions
Barron's AP Psychology is a comprehensive test prep guide that traces the evolution of psychological theories from early introspection and structuralism through modern eclectic approaches, providing students with historical context and methodological foundations. The book covers a broad range of topics, including research methods, neurobiology, sensation and perception, and states of consciousness, each explained with an emphasis on clear, structured learning. It delves into key areas such as learning, memory, personality, and social psychology while also exploring abnormal psychology and the varied treatment modalities for psychological disorders. With integrated practice tests and concise summaries of major concepts, the book equips readers with both theoretical insights and practical tools essential for mastering the AP Psychology exam.
Chapter 2
Methods
Chapter 3
Biological Bases of Behavior
Chapter 4
Sensation and Perception
Chapter 5
States of Consciousness
Chapter 6
Learning
Chapter 7
Cognition
Chapter 8
Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 9
Developmental Psychology
Chapter 10
Personality
Chapter 11
Testing and Individual Differences
Chapter 12
Abnormal Psychology
Chapter 13
Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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Chapter 14
Social Psychology
Chapter 17
Practice Tests
Problem 1
Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder? (A) obsessive-compulsive disorder (B) conversion disorder (C) zoophobia (D) post-traumatic stress disorder (E) panic disorder
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Problem 2
Theoretically, random assignment should eliminate (A) sampling error. (B) the need to use statistics. (C) concerns over validity. (D) many confounding variables. (E) the need for a representative sample.
Yazeed Hamami Numerade Educator
Problem 3
The Yerkes-Dodson law predicts that most people would perform an easy task best if they are at a (A) high level of arousal. (B) low level of arousal. (C) baseline state (D) level of self-actualization. (E) state of homeostasis
Vishal Sharma Numerade Educator
Problem 4
Psychologists generally prefer the experimental method to other research methods because (A) experiments are more likely to support psychologists' hypotheses. (B) experiments can show cause-effect relationships. (C) it is easier to obtain a random sample for an experiment. (D) double-blind designs are unnecessary in an experiment (E) experiments are more likely to result in statistically significant findings.
Problem 5
Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or completions. Select the one that is best in each case.The "c" in the word $c a t$ is best described as a (A) phoneme. (B) morpheme. (C) holophrase. (D) syllable. (E) grapheme.
Asma Venkitta Numerade Educator
Problem 6
In the Milgram studies, the dependent measure was the (A) highest level of shock supposedly administered. (B) location of the learner. (C) length of the line. (D) number of people in the group. (E) instructions given by the experimenter.
Alexander Burbelo Numerade Educator
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