AP Psychology High-Yield Review (Cross-Category) Flashcards

Who was Dorothea Dix and what was her primary contribution to the history of psychology?

Which researcher is considered the founder of psychophysics and established the mathematical relationship between physical stimulus magnitude and perceived sensation?

A drug molecule mimics the effects of a neurotransmitter by binding to its receptor site and stimulating a response. How is this drug classified?

Differentiate between Afferent and Efferent neurons regarding the direction of information flow.

What does the FRQ acronym 'SODAS' stand for?

What is the two-step structure required to ensure you earn full points for most FRQ concepts?

What is the primary role of the hippocampus in memory, and how is it affected by chronic stress?

Explain the function of the amygdala and its connection to specific psychological disorders.

Select the correct mechanism for depression according to each psychological perspective:

A child watches a movie where a 'hero' beats up a villain and is rewarded. Later, the child hits a peer. Which perspective best explains this aggression?