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Key Concepts Covered
This test bank covers the critical foundational concepts from Unit 1 of the AP Psychology curriculum:
- The History and Approaches to Psychology
- Research Methods
- Biological Bases of Behavior
- Sensation and Perception
- Learning
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Table 1: Research Methods in Psychology
| Method | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Observational | Collecting data without directly interfering with the subjects | Case studies, naturalistic observation, surveys |
| Correlational | Establishing relationships between variables without manipulating them | Correlation coefficients, scatterplots |
| Experimental | Manipulating one variable (independent variable) to observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable) | Laboratory experiments, field experiments |
Table 2: Biological Bases of Behavior
| Structure | Function |
|---|---|
| Neurons | Transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system |
| Synapses | Junctions between neurons where signals are transmitted |
| Neurotransmitters | Chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons |
Table 3: Sensation and Perception
| Sensory System | Function |
|---|---|
| Vision | Detects light and transforms it into images |
| Hearing | Detects sound waves and converts them into auditory information |
| Olfaction | Detects odors and identifies their characteristics |
| Gustation | Detects tastes and distinguishes between different flavors |
| Somatosensation | Detects touch, temperature, pain, and other physical sensations |
Table 4: Learning
| Type of Learning | Description |
|---|---|
| Classical Conditioning | Learning that occurs through the association of two stimuli |
| Operant Conditioning | Learning that occurs through the consequences of behavior |
| Observational Learning | Learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others |
