Are you having trouble finding multiple-choice questions for the new AP Psychology exam? Look no further!
My name is Claire. I'm a licensed teacher and professional tutor with over ten years of experience in education. I've helped dozens of students improve their performance in AP Psychology. I've created MCQ questions to use when working with my private clients. I'm posting them here so they can help more students!
A Note On This Resource
This post is part of a series of posts containing practice questions for the AP Psychology exam. They reflect the content and style of the 2024-2025 revision of the AP Psychology exam.
It is currently challenging to find high-quality, free multiple-choice questions for students. I did not expect that this would be the case so close to the new exam. I know that many students cannot afford tutoring or paid review materials. The free materials that are available often use the old style of the AP Psychology exam. I am concerned that this situation puts some students at a significant disadvantage. I also feel that if I can assist, it is right to do so.
I want to be transparent about the limitations of my own questions. I have not tested these questions as much as I would like. I did not expect to posting them, and there is little time before the exam. Like Washington, I am unconscious of intentional error. I am too conscious of my faults to think that these questions are error-free. I hope that you will view them with indulgence.
I welcome feedback, corrections, and questions.
I would also like to make it clear that I fabricated all all names, research studies, data, and statistics. I would like to use real science like the exam! Yet, real science is often paywalled and copyrighted. This creates significant barriers to creating questions with authentic research. I have written each example to reflect with currently accepted principles in psychology. I hope that this is will avoid causing confusion and misinformation.
Okay, without further ado:
Unit 4: Personality and Social Psychology MCQs
5. Damien moves to a new city. When he starts at his new school, he is outgoing and easily makes friends. He often participates in class discussions. Which of the following traits best describes Damien's personality?
a. High neuroticism
b. High extroversion
c. Low contentiousness
d. Low agreeableness
6. Dr. Henderson wants to study the effects of extroversion on academic achievement. Which of the following perspectives will help him frame his study?
a. Humanistic
b. Psychoanalytic
c. Socio-emotional
d. Trait
7. Jean is really thirsty, but she doesn't have enough money to buy a bottle of water from the store. She cannot stop thinking about how thirsty she is. Eventually, Jean steals a bottle of water and drinks it. Which of the following concepts best explains her behavior?
a. Drive reduction theory
b. Attention-seeking behavior
c. Yerkes-Dodson Law
d. Boredom susceptibility
8. Omar decides to go to school for accounting. He wants to study accounting because his father will admire him for getting a high-paying job. Which of the following concepts best explains Omar's behavior?
a. Instinct
b. Yerkes-Dodson Law
c. Extrinsic motivation
d. Boredom susceptibility
The Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C
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