AP Psychology 3

Question 1

The tendency to recall items at the beginning and end of a list better than those in the middle is called the:

Accepted Answer

Serial position effect

Answer

The serial position effect combines primacy and recency in recall.

Question 2

Which division of the autonomic nervous system calms the body after a stressful event?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic

Answer

The parasympathetic division restores the body to rest after arousal.

Question 3

A teacher praises a student every third correct answer. This is which reinforcement schedule?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-ratio

Answer

Reinforcement after a set number of responses is a fixed-ratio schedule.

Question 4

Maslow placed which need at the very top of his hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization

Answer

Self-actualization, realizing one's potential, sits atop Maslow's hierarchy.

Question 5

Wavelength of light is to color as ____ of sound is to pitch.

Accepted Answer

Frequency

Answer

The frequency of a sound wave determines its perceived pitch.

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