AP Psychology: Unit 3 MCQ Test ©Morgan AP Teaching
1. A pregnant woman inadvertently consumes alcohol during her pregnancy. Which of the following
developmental risks is she exposing her unborn child to?
A) Enhanced cognitive abilities
B) Reduced risk of neural tube defects
C) Increased likelihood of allergies
D) Developmental delays and physical abnormalities
2. During adolescence, hormonal changes can significantly impact a teenager's behavior. Which of the
following is a likely consequence of these hormonal shifts?
A) Decreased interest in social activities
B) Heightened emotional reactivity
C) Reduced physical growth rate
D) Enhanced academic performance
3. When an infant reflexively turns its head and opens its mouth in response to a touch on the cheek,
this is an example of:
A) Motor development milestones
B) Social interaction readiness
C) The rooting reflex
D) Cognitive engagement
4. A newborn chick follows its mother hen shortly after hatching, demonstrating:
A) Operant conditioning
B) Classical conditioning
C) Habituation
D) Imprinting
5. Which of the following is a secondary sex characteristic typical of adolescent females?
A) Deepening of the voice
B) Broadening of the shoulders
C) Development of breasts
D) Increase in muscle mass
6. The first occurrence of ejaculation in boys is known as:
A) Menarche
B) Spermarche
C) Puberty onset
D) Primary sexual characteristics
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7. Fluid intelligence enables individuals to:
A) Recall past events vividly
B) Solve new and unfamiliar problems
C) Maintain routine tasks effortlessly
D) Interpret complex social cues
8. An elderly person exhibiting progressive memory loss, difficulty in problem-solving, and changes in
personality may be experiencing symptoms of:
A) Dementia
B) Amnesia
C) Alzheimer's disease
D) Aphasia
9. How do schemas influence the way individuals interpret new information?
A) By rejecting unfamiliar concepts
B) By integrating new knowledge with existing beliefs
C) By avoiding challenging cognitive tasks
D) By emphasizing short-term memory retention
10.A toddler explores objects by touching, tasting, and manipulating them. This behavior is characteristic
of which stage of cognitive development?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
11.A child believes that everyone sees the world exactly as they do. This tendency is known as:
A) Egocentrism
B) Social anxiety
C) Peer conformity
D) Emotional empathy
12.During the concrete operational stage, children gain the ability to:
A) Think logically about abstract concepts
B) Understand others' emotions intuitively
C) Use language for complex communication
D) Develop moral reasoning skills
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13.The concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) emphasizes:
A) Independent learning without guidance
B) Collaboration with peers in group tasks
C) Instructional support tailored to a child's current abilities
D) Mastery of advanced skills before basic concepts
14.How does language development influence social interactions in early childhood?
A) By discouraging verbal communication
B) By limiting imaginative play
C) By facilitating peer relationships
D) By promoting physical aggression
15.A child applies a grammar rule incorrectly to irregular verbs, such as saying "goed" instead of "went."
This is an example of:
A) Overestimating linguistic abilities
B) Overusing proper syntax
C) Overreliance on parental guidance
D) Overgeneralizing language rules
16.According to ecological systems theory, which level of influence directly impacts a child's
development within their immediate surroundings?
A) Macrosystem
B) Mesosystem
C) Exosystem
D) Microsystem
17.An authoritarian parenting style is characterized by:
A) High expectations and strict rules
B) Open communication and flexibility
C) Freedom of choice and independence
D) Collaborative decision-making with children
18.A child with avoidant attachment is likely to exhibit which behavior towards a caregiver?
A) Seeking comfort and closeness
B) Clinging and reluctance to separate
C) Indifference and minimal interaction
D) Mixed emotions and unpredictable reactions
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19.How does temperament influence a child's behavior in social settings?
A) By fostering secure attachment with caregivers
B) By shaping emotional responses to environmental stimuli
C) By promoting independence and self-regulation
D) By encouraging conformity to peer expectations
20.According to Erikson's stage theory, adolescents are focused on resolving conflicts related to:
A) Trust versus mistrust
B) Initiative versus guilt
C) Identity versus role confusion
D) Generativity versus stagnation
21.Pavlov's experiments demonstrated that conditioned responses are elicited by:
A) Unconditioned stimuli
B) Conditioned stimuli
C) Neutral stimuli
D) Unconditioned responses
22.A dog salivates at the sound of a bell that has been paired with food. In this scenario, the bell serves
as the:
A) Conditioned stimulus
B) Unconditioned stimulus
C) Neutral stimulus
D) Conditioned response
23.After learning to associate the sound of a bell with food, a dog begins salivating to similar sounds,
such as a doorbell. This is an example of:
A) Discrimination
B) Generalization
C) Extinction
D) Spontaneous recovery
24.How does counterconditioning help individuals overcome phobias or fears?
A) By reinforcing avoidance behaviors
B) By gradually exposing them to feared stimuli
C) By rewarding irrational thoughts
D) By punishing negative emotions
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25.A person avoids eating a particular food after experiencing nausea from eating it. This is an example
of:
A) Operant conditioning
B) Classical conditioning
C) Observational learning
D) Cognitive restructuring
26.According to the Law of Effect, which behavior is most likely to be strengthened?
A) Behavior followed by negative consequences
B) Behavior followed by neutral outcomes
C) Behavior followed by positive consequences
D) Behavior followed by punishment
27.How does reinforcement increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?
A) By reducing emotional arousal
B) By establishing a sense of guilt
C) By providing positive outcomes
D) By punishing undesirable actions
28.A person attributes their success in sports to wearing a specific pair of socks. This belief illustrates:
A) Latent learning
B) Superstitious behavior
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Social learning theory
29.What type of learning occurs when a person acquires knowledge without immediate reinforcement or
punishment?
A) Observational learning
B) Insight learning
C) Classical conditioning
D) Latent learning
30.How does latent learning contribute to skill development?
A) By reinforcing immediate behavior changes
B) By requiring explicit reinforcement
C) By forming a foundation for future learning
D) By avoiding complex cognitive tasks
