IB Psychology Higher Level Past Paper Questions Quiz

Test your knowledge with past paper questions on key concepts in psychology, cognitive dissonance theory, neurotransmitters, memory, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a key concept in the cognitive approach to psychology?

Operant conditioning
Schema
Classical conditioning
Observational learning
#2

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level involves the pursuit of personal growth, creativity, and achieving one's full potential?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization
#3

What is the concept of 'norms' in social psychology?

Average test scores in a population
Shared expectations about appropriate behavior
Statistical measures of variability
Mental health standards
#4

In the context of classical conditioning, what is the process of gradually diminishing a conditioned response called?

Generalization
Extinction
Discrimination
Spontaneous recovery
#5

Which type of memory involves the conscious, intentional recollection of previous experiences?

Sensory memory
Implicit memory
Working memory
Explicit memory
#6

Which brain structure is primarily associated with the consolidation of new memories?

Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus
Cerebellum
#7

What is the main focus of the biological approach in psychology?

Unconscious mind
Cognitive processes
Genetic and physiological factors
Social interactions
#8

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental task during the adolescence stage?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
#9

Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and is often targeted in the treatment of depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#10

Which defense mechanism, identified by Sigmund Freud, involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others?

Repression
Rationalization
Projection
Regression
#11

What is the primary focus of the psychodynamic perspective in psychology?

Observable behaviors
Unconscious processes and conflicts
Cognitive processes
Environmental influences
#12

According to B.F. Skinner, what is the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior known as?

Extinction
Shaping
Punishment
Discrimination
#13

Which statistical test is commonly used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups?

Chi-square test
ANOVA
T-test
Correlation coefficient
#14

What is the concept of the 'cognitive dissonance theory' proposed by Leon Festinger?

Conflict between unconscious desires
Inconsistency between attitudes and behaviors
Formation of habits
Resistance to change
#15

In the Stanford prison experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo, what role did participants assigned as guards take on that was unexpected?

They became excessively authoritarian and abusive
They formed strong bonds with the prisoners
They requested to be relieved from their duties
They showed no change in behavior
#16

Who proposed the Social Identity Theory, which explains how people categorize themselves and others into social groups based on shared characteristics?

Philip Zimbardo
John Bowlby
Henri Tajfel
Carl Rogers
#17

According to Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory, what is the term for the process of learning by observing others and imitating their behavior?

Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Vicarious learning
Reinforcement
#18

According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what comes first in the emotional experience sequence?

Physiological arousal
Cognitive appraisal
Behavioral response
Subjective feeling

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