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AP Psychology Unit 4 Practice Test: Social Psychology & Personality

Explore how individuals think about themselves and interact with others in this set of AP Psych Unit 4 questions. This unit covers personality theories, traits, and assessments, along with key concepts in social psychology such as group behavior, attitudes, conformity, and interpersonal influence. As you work through the material, pay attention to how internal traits and external social forces shape behavior.

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1. Question

What is the highest need on Maslow’s hierarchy?

2. Question

What is said to be a gauge of how we feel about ourselves as well as how socially accepted we feel?

3. Question

According to the two-factor theory, the two basic components of emotions are __________ and ____________.

4. Question

The universally understandable aspect of human emotion consists of:

5. Question

During an emergency, increased levels of emotional arousal are likely to be accompanied by which of the following physiological symptoms?

6. Question

Which of the following statements best depicts the concept of incentive theory?

7. Question

Which of the following concepts provides the best explanation for why people seek to put on warmer clothing when they start to feel cold?

8. Question

According to Freud, what is fixation?

9. Question

Chip believes that human behavior is primarily generated in our unconscious minds and is the result of unresolved conflicts and desires, especially rooted in childhood experience. To which psychological perspective is Chip most likely to prescribe?

10. Question

Humanistic psychology has been most closely associated with an emphasis on the importance of what?

11. Question

Who proposed that the mind is split up into three components consisting of the id, ego, and superego?

12. Question

What is the defense mechanism where one reverts to childish behaviors?

13. Question

Which of the following theorists would most likely agree with the statement: “Patients need to know that we accept their feelings and thoughts, no matter the choices they make.”?

14. Question

A person with an external locus of control who gets an F in mathematics class is most likely to say:

15. Question

Which theory of personality emphasizes the value and importance of unconditional positive regard in relationships?

16. Question

Dr. Foster wants to assess the extent to which a client is suffering from depression, delusions, and other symptoms of psychological disorders. Which personality assessment would be most helpful for this purpose?

17. Question

Francesca’s favorable attitude toward water conservation began to change when she was asked to offer arguments opposing it in a public speaking class. Her attitude adjustment is best explained by what theory?

18. Question

Kevin and Kristin have a fulfilling marital relationship because they often confide their deepest hopes and fears to each other. This best illustrates the value of:

19. Question

While walking downtown, Devin notices a woman in pain on the ground. However, because no one else in the crowded area is stopping, Devin assumes his initial concern was misplaced and continues walking. This is a classic example of:

20. Question

Children often believe their neighborhood is better than the other neighborhoods in their town. This best illustrates what social psychology concept?

21. Question

Jonas and Leif are below-average pool players. Eight other people stop to watch them play. With that, their already low skill level suffers as the crowd scrutinizes them. This is called:

22. Question

What is social loafing?

23. Question

In which situation described below would deindividuation least likely occur?

24. Question

When is groupthink least likely to occur?

25. Question

In which of the following situations is diffusion of responsibility least likely to occur?

26. Question

Attraction research supports each of the following except:

27. Question

Josh receives a phone call from a charity. They ask him to give a $250 donation. He immediately declines. The caller then asks whether he would be able to give $25. He agrees to the second request. This interaction sequence is known as the:

28. Question

According to research on persuasion, Alicia would have the greatest likelihood of influencing her dad’s decision of buying her a new computer if she makes her request when he is:

29. Question

30. Question

When a coworker is late to a meeting, Sarah assumes they are lazy and disorganized. However, when Sarah is late to a meeting the following week, she blames heavy traffic and a broken elevator. Sarah’s reasoning exemplifies which of the following?

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According to the two-factor theory, the two basic components of emotions are and __.