AP Psychology Flashcards

AP Psychology Comprehensive Review 50 cards

A comprehensive review of the AP Psychology curriculum covering foundational theories, biological processes, cognitive functions, developmental stages, and social behaviors. These cards align with College Board learning objectives including key figures, experimental findings, and clinical applications.

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How do structuralism and functionalism differ in their approach to studying the human mind?
In the context of the biopsychosocial approach, how does the sociocultural perspective explain human behavior?
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in neural transmission, and what happens if it degenerates?
Differentiate between the functions of the Agonist and Antagonist drugs at the synapse.
Which brain structure acts as the sensory relay station, and which sense is the only one to bypass it?
Explain the significance of Broca's area vs. Wernicke's area in the left hemisphere.
How did Michael Gazzaniga's split-brain research demonstrate hemispheric specialization?
Define Weber's Law in the context of Difference Thresholds (JND).
Explain the difference between Top-Down and Bottom-Up processing.
Which Gestalt principle explains why we perceive a series of individual frames in a movie as continuous movement?
How does Signal Detection Theory explain why a mother might wake up to her baby's whimper but sleep through a loud siren?
In Pavlov’s classical conditioning, what makes a stimulus 'conditioned'?
How does Negative Reinforcement differ from Positive Punishment?
Identify the reinforcement schedule that is most resistant to extinction (e.g., slot machines).
What did Edward Tolman’s research on 'latent learning' conclude about the role of reinforcement?
Describe Albert Bandura's 'Bobo Doll' experiment findings regarding observational learning.
How does State-Dependent Memory assist in the retrieval of information?
Explain the difference between Proactive and Retroactive Interference.
Define the 'Availability Heuristic' and provide an example of its impact on judgment.
What is Noam Chomsky's theory regarding a Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?
Differentiate between Fluid Intelligence and Crystallized Intelligence as we age.
According to Jean Piaget, what cognitive milestone is achieved during the Sensorimotor stage?
How does Erik Erikson’s 'Identity vs. Role Confusion' stage characterize adolescence?
In Mary Ainsworth's 'Strange Situation,' what behavior characterizes a 'Secure Attachment'?
What is the primary focus of Kohlberg's Postconventional level of moral development?
How does Harry Harlow’s research with rhesus monkeys challenge the idea that attachment is based on nourishment?
Explain the 'Yerkes-Dodson Law' regarding arousal and performance.
Contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion.
What are the components of the 'Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory' of emotion?
In Freud’s personality theory, what is the role of the 'Ego' in relation to the 'Id' and 'Superego'?
Define 'Reaction Formation' as a defense mechanism.
What are the 'Big Five' (CANOE) personality traits in trait theory?
How does Carl Rogers define 'Unconditional Positive Regard' in Humanistic psychology?
What is the defining characteristic of 'Learned Helplessness' according to Martin Seligman?
Differentiate between Obsessions and Compulsions in OCD.
What characterizes the 'Negative Symptoms' of Schizophrenia?
How does Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach the treatment of psychological disorders?
What is the primary mechanism of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
In Aaron Beck’s cognitive therapy, what is the 'Cognitive Triad' in depression?
Define the 'Fundamental Attribution Error'.
How did Solomon Asch demonstrate the power of 'Conformity'?
What was the primary finding of Stanley Milgram’s obedience study?
Explain 'Cognitive Dissonance' and how people typically resolve it.
What is 'Group Polarization'?
Define 'Deindividuation' and provide a situational example.
What does 'The Bystander Effect' suggest about the likelihood of receiving help in a crowd?
Identify the 'Mere Exposure Effect'.
What is the difference between Prejudice and Discrimination?
How did Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment illustrate the power of 'Roles'?
What is the 'Self-Fulfilling Prophecy' in social psychology?

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