All GRE Subject Test: Psychology Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Perception & Cognition
Which of the following cognitive psychologists is associated with the field of structuralism?
Edward Titchener
None of these
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Noam Chomsky
Edward Titchener
Edward Titchener (1867-1922) was a member of the structuralist field of thought. He and the other structural psychologists aimed to reduce psychological phenomena down to its basic mental processes.
Example Question #2 : Perception & Cognition
At what age is an infant expected to say their first words?
4-6 months
16-18 months
12-15 months
7-11 months
12-15 months
An infant is expected to say their first words at 12-15 months, show object permanence, walk unassisted, and can exhibit separation anxiety. At 4-6 months, infants start to babble or repeat sounds. At 7-11 months, infants can imitate sounds but not usually say their first word yet. At 16-18 months, toddlers are expected to be able to say around 10 words.
Example Question #3 : Perception & Cognition
At what age is an infant expected to imitate sounds and respond to their own name?
4-6 months
7-11 months
1-3 months
12-15 months
7-11 months
An infant starts imitating sounds, using gestures, and responding to their own name and simple instructions at 7-11 months. By 12-15 months, an infant is expected to say their first words. At 4-6 months, infants start to babble or repeat sounds but don't yet respond to their own name. At 1-3 months, infants are only cooing or gurgling in response to attention.