MCAT Psychology and Sociology Practice Test 2026

Question 1

Alfred is looking through a telescope with one eye closed watching sailboats enter a harbor. He is able to tell that a 20-foot boat has entered before a 30-foot catamaran. Which of the following cues is Alfred NOT able to use to judge relative distance?

retinal disparity Conditioning would occur more slowly, and the slope in each cell of the graph would be flatter. conflict theory Resistance; the reaction can persist for hours, days, or years.

Correct Answer:

retinal disparity

Explanation:

Correct answer: retinal disparity

Question 2

With which theoretical paradigm is the German political philosopher Karl Marx MOST associated?

tertiary conflict theory by changing the location of the test light from the focal point to the periphery Social and cultural characteristics would become more diverse across the population.

Correct Answer:

conflict theory

Explanation:

Correct answer: conflict theory

Question 3

According to the bystander effect, which is MOST likely to be true in an emergency?

financial capital The individual would reduce the amount of effort spent on solving the problems because he or she would assume that others would step up to complete the task. the greater the number of people present, the slower the response because of increased diffusion of responsibility In operant conditioning the stimulus behavior always precedes the reinforcement or punishment.

Correct Answer:

the greater the number of people present, the slower the response because of increased diffusion of responsibility

Explanation:

Correct answer: the greater the number of people present, the slower the response because of increased diffusion of responsibility

Question 4

Studies examining altruism have shown that which of the following is true?

The ethnicity of the overall population would remain basically the same. infatuation social reinforcement theory Altruism is more likely to occur between individuals who are likely to reciprocate assistance in the future.

Correct Answer:

Altruism is more likely to occur between individuals who are likely to reciprocate assistance in the future.

Explanation:

Correct answer: Altruism is more likely to occur between individuals who are likely to reciprocate assistance in the future.

Question 5

Based on the figure and the concept of operant conditioning, which type of response leads to an increased cumulative response and is MOST likely to result in a more persistent conditioned response?

variable-ratio financial capital social facilitation The effort expended is the result of the participant’s perception of diffusion of responsibility.

Correct Answer:

variable-ratio

Explanation:

Correct answer: variable-ratio

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