question

Humanists believe that people's behavior is governed by a. unconscious sexual urges b. their self-concepts c. the outcomes of their responses d. biochemical processes

answer

their self-concepts

question

Psychology's intellectual parents are the disciplines of a. philosophy and chemistry b. philosophy and physiology c. physics and physiology d. chemistry and physics

answer

philosophy and physiology

question

A psychological perspective that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s that reflects a renewed interest in the study of the mind or consciousness that existed in psychology when it first became a science in the late 1800s is the a. biological perspective b. cognitive perspective c. philosophical perspective d. mental perspective

answer

cognitive perspective

question

A group of psychologists is conducting research to determine whether people eat more when they are in the presence of environmental stimuli that increase anxiety, such as loud noises or flashing lights. These scientists MOST likely follow a. the behavioral perspective b. the humanistic perspective c. the functionalist perspective d. the psychodynamic perspective

answer

the behavioral perspective

question

The type of psychologist who would be MOST likely to study rats in a laboratory setting would be a a. Gestalt psychologist b. behaviorist c. psychoanalyst d. structuralist

answer

behaviorist

question

In an attempt to learn something about his conscious experience, William looked at an abstract painting and wrote down all of his impressions as they came to him. This technique is called a. introspection b. retrospection c. empiricism d. psychoanalysis

answer

introspection

question

Which of the following statements about Freud's psychoanalytic theory is MOST accurate? a. Freud's views exert a tremendous influence on developmental and abnormal psychology, but not on other areas of mainstream psychology b. Freud's views have been largely abandoned and they exert relatively little, if any, influence on current mainstream psychology c. Freud's views exert a tremendous influence on other disciplines, but not on psychology d. Many psychoanalytic concepts have filtered into the mainstream of psychology

answer

Many psychoanalytic concepts have filtered into the mainstream of psychology

question

Currently, a large proportion of the American population is overweight. Dr. Laker thinks that, in part, this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars. Dr. Laker has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available, this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and survival. Dr. Laker's views are MOST consistent with those of the a. evolutionary perspective in psychology b. behavioral perspective in psychology c. cultural perspective in psychology d. cognitive perspective in psychology

answer

evolutionary perspective in psychology

question

Which of the following is NOT listed in the textbook as an effective study technique? a. Concentrate your study time immediately before an exam b. Set up a schedule for studying c. Study in a place where distractions are minimal d. Break major assignments down into smaller component tasks

answer

Concentrate your study time immediately before an exam

question

Which of the following areas of specialization in psychology is involved with the development of curricula and the training of teachers? a. experimental psychology b. industrial/organizational psychology c. educational psychology d. school psychology

answer

educational psychology

question

Which of the following is a recent movement in psychology that has revived the old interest in mental and conscious events? a. physiological psychology b. cognitive psychology c. psychoanalysis d. behavioral psychology

answer

cognitive psychology

question

Which of the following professionals receive general training in medicine and receive an M.D. (medical doctor) degree? a. clinical psychologists only b. both psychiatrists and clinical psychologists c. counseling psychologists only d. psychiatrists only

answer

psychiatrists only

question

Sally is a psychologist interested improving curriculum design, achievement testing, and teacher training. What type of psychologist is Sally? a. an industrial psychologist b. an educational psychologist c. a school psychologist d. a counseling psychologist

answer

an educational psychologist

question

Marie is a graduate student whose major area of interest is personality psychology. You should expect that Marie is MOST interested in a. how people relate to each other and influence each other b. the ways in which behavior and mental processes change over a lifetime c. the ways in which physical or genetic factors influence and determine behavior d. the factors that lead people to act consistently across a variety of situations

answer

the factors that lead people to act consistently across a variety of situations

question

According to the definition of psychology that appears in your textbook, psychology is both a. a school of thought and an occupation b. a science and a profession c. a theory and an academic discipline d. a cognitive process and an undergraduate major

answer

a science and a profession

question

When faced with a major assignment such as a term paper it is a good idea to a. start the assignment with a clear idea of your conclusion in mind b. set aside a large block of time (for example, an entire weekend) to devote to the assignment c. break the assignment down into smaller components d. postpone beginning the assignment until shortly before the due date in order to incorporate information from the instructor's lectures into the project

answer

break the assignment down into smaller components

question

Which of the following is NOT good advice for developing sound study habits? a. Avoid taking study breaks while studying b. Set up a schedule for studying c. Find a place to study where you can concentrate d. Reward yourself for studying

answer

Avoid taking study breaks while studying

question

The area of research specialization in psychology that studies many of the traditional topics in psychology (such as sensation, learning, motivation) is a. experimental b. psychometrics c. educational d. cognitive

answer

experimental

question

Psychoanalytic theory attempts to explain personality, motivation, and mental disorders by a. analyzing conscious experience into its basic elements b. studying the function or purpose of consciousness c. studying observable behavior d. focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior

answer

focusing on unconscious determinants of behavior

question

Which of the following would be LEAST likely to be studied by a cognitive psychologist? a. shaping behavior by reinforcement b. how we remember things c. how people reason to solve problems d. the development of language

answer

shaping behavior by reinforcement

question

Operational definitions are MOST closely associated with which major advantage of the scientific approach? a. clarity and precision b. intolerance of error c. tolerance of error d. commonsense approach

answer

clarity and precision

question

The scientific approach requires that people specify exactly what they are talking about when they formulate hypotheses. Which advantage of scientific investigation does this illustrate? a. precision b. acceptance of a degree of error c. operational definitions d. skepticism

answer

precision

question

Laura answered a series of written questions that asked about her attitudes and opinions on a number of current issues. The method of data collection that was being used in this case was a. direct observation b. a questionnaire c. archival research d. a standardized psychological test

answer

a questionnaire

question

Theory construction is a. a gradual iterative process that is always subject to revision b. a circular process that typically leads nowhere c. a process that results in concrete findings that are accepted by other scientists d. a standard step-like process that quickly moves toward the truth

answer

a gradual iterative process that is always subject to revision

question

Dr. Licciardi predicts that if people are observed while they perform a complex task, they will make more errors. Dr. Licciardi's prediction is an example of a. a hypothesis b. inferential statistics c. an operational definition d. a theory

answer

a hypothesis

question

Answering the question of "why" something happens is most closely associated with which goal of science? a. measurement and description b. the search for truth c. application and control d. understanding and prediction

answer

understanding and prediction

question

The use of reinforcement principles to modify a child's unruly behavior reflects the goal of science that deals with a. deterministic and teleological b. understanding and prediction c. application and control d. measurement and description

answer

application and control

question

Answering the question of "how" some phenomenon can be studied is most closely associated with which goal of science? a. Measurement and description b. Understanding and prediction c. Application and control d. The search for truth

answer

Measurement and description

question

Any measurable conditions, events, characteristics, or behaviors that are controlled or observed in a study are called a. confounds b. correlations c. hypotheses d. variables

answer

variables

question

A theory is a. a statement about the relationship between two or more variables b. a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations c. an objective description of behavior d. the application of research to practical problems

answer

a system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations

question

A scientific theory has to be a. accepted by others b. true c. well established and not disputed d. testable

answer

testable

question

Theories permit researchers to move from a. understanding to application b. description to understanding c. application to control d. concept to description

answer

description to understanding

question

Scientific theories are most directly associated with which goal of science? a. Application and control b. Measurement and description c. Construction and revision d. Understanding and prediction

answer

Understanding and prediction

question

In scientific investigations, researchers must clearly define the variables under study by precisely describing how they will be measured or controlled. These definitions are referred to as a. objective definitions b. dictionary definitions c. operational definitions d. precise definitions

answer

operational definitions

question

Hypotheses are typically expressed as a. theories b. predictions c. statistics d. variables

answer

predictions

question

Which is NOT among the goals of scientific psychology? a. searching for absolute truths about behavior b. applications of research findings to solve everyday problems c. the development of measurement techniques for describing behavior precisely and accurately d. understanding why certain behaviors occur

answer

searching for absolute truths about behavior

question

The final step in a scientific investigation is to a. decide whether or not the hypothesis was supported b. report the findings c. conduct the study d. analyze the data

answer

report the findings

question

Which of the following pairs of terms related to the goals of science are MOST clearly associated with the concept of correlation? a. description and understanding b. understanding and prediction c. description and prediction d. prediction and application

answer

description and prediction

question

Which of the following is NOT true regarding commonsense analyses of behavior? a. They usually involve little effort to verify ideas or detect errors b. They tend to be vague and ambiguous c. They are typically based on precise definitions and hypotheses d. They often tolerate contradictory generalizations

answer

They are typically based on precise definitions and hypotheses

question

The scientific approach assumes that a. each event is completely unique b. there are no general laws or principles that apply to human behavior c. events are governed by some lawful order d. the search for absolute truth is the ultimate goal

answer

events are governed by some lawful order

question

As correlation coefficients ____, the ability to predict one variable based on knowledge of the second variable increases. a. become positive b. increase in strength c. decrease in strength d. become negative

answer

increase in strength

question

A researcher plans to study the relationship between people's smoking behavior and their tendency to have minor physical illnesses (such as colds or the flu). Most likely, he will use correlational research for the study because a. it is not practical or ethical to manipulate people's smoking behavior b. correlational studies allow the researcher to draw strong cause-and-effect conclusions c. correlational studies are always the "first choice" of researchers d. the university does not allow smoking in the psychology building

answer

it is not practical or ethical to manipulate people's smoking behavior.

question

If we view an experiment as an attempt to establish a cause-effect relationship, the ____ variable would be the cause, and the ____ variable would be the effect. a. control; experimental b. independent; dependent c. independent; confounded d. dependent; independent

answer

independent; dependent

question

An experimenter tests the hypothesis that physical exercise improves mood. Subjects in the experimental group participate on Monday and Tuesday and those in the control group on Wednesday and Thursday. What is the independent variable? a. the hypothesis b. the exercise c. the day of the week d. the mood (degree of happiness)

answer

the exercise

question

A correlation coefficient will always have a value between a. -10 and +10 b. 0% and 100% c. 0 and +1 d. -1 and +1

answer

-1 and +1

question

One of the disadvantages of the experimental method is a. the inability to generate cause-and-effect conclusions b. the length of time necessary to complete the study c. the fact that only one variable can be studied at a time d. the fact that experiments often can't be done for practical or ethical reasons

answer

he fact that experiments often can't be done for practical or ethical reasons

question

Of the following, the correlation coefficient that indicates the strongest relationship between the two variables being measured is a. 0.00 b. +3.45 c. +0.65 d. -0.89

answer

-0.89

question

Suppose researchers find that greater alcohol consumption is associated with poorer performance on a skills test. Which of the following fictitious correlation coefficients could possibly represent that correlation? a. -4.57 b. -0.87 c. +0.91 d. +0.00

answer

-0.87

question

The tendency for participants to participate in survey research appears to have a. declined noticeably in recent decades b. increased for mail surveys but decreased for phone surveys c. remained relatively constant since the early 1950s d. increased noticeably in recent decades

answer

declined noticeably in recent decades

question

As interest rates increase, house sales decline, indicating a. a direct correlation between the two variables b. a positive correlation between the two variables c. no correlation between the two variables d. a negative correlation between the two variables

answer

a negative correlation between the two variables

question

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? a. Deception has been fairly common in psychological research since the 1960s b. Deception has never been used in psychological research c. Although deception has been used in the past, it has recently been banned by the American Psychological Association d. In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the use of deception in psychological research

answer

Deception has been fairly common in psychological research since the 1960s

question

Which of the following statements concerning anecdotal evidence is false? a. Anecdotal evidence often reflects a distortion in self-report b. Anecdotal evidence rarely influences a person's opinion or behavior c. Anecdotal evidence can usually be found to support any position d. Anecdotal evidence is based on a single example and may reflect sampling bias

answer

Anecdotal evidence rarely influences a person's opinion or behavior

question

In an investigation of the effects of caffeine on concentration, half the participants were given regular colas that contained caffeine and half were given decaffeinated colas. In this study, the decaffeinated colas are being used as a. the dependent variable b. a placebo c. a confounding variable d. a random factor

answer

a placebo

question

Individuals who think critically do NOT rely on anecdotal evidence because this type of evidence a. is too general and can be applied to too many unrelated situations b. can be distorted by social desirability bias c. is based on inferential statistical analysis, which is generally unreliable d. involves only negative instances, and cannot be used to make an unbiased decision

answer

can be distorted by social desirability bias

question

Dr. Dickinson is investigating the link between social support networks and grades in school. Students in his classes are required to complete survey forms related to this research. If a survey form is not completed by the end of the semester, a student's grade is reduced by 10 points. In this case, some researchers might argue that Dr. Dickinson's research violates the ethical principle of a. right to privacy b. full disclosure c. voluntary participation d. protection from harm

answer

voluntary participation

question

Research involving the repetition of a study to see whether the earlier results can be duplicated are referred to as a. replication studies b. clarification studies c. verification studies d. duplication studies

answer

replication studies

question

One method to control for experimenter bias effects in research is to use a. reverse control groups b. a non-representative sample c. a double-blind procedure d. a socially desirable procedure

answer

a double-blind procedure

question

Research has revealed that subjects who participated in research involving deception a. lost the ability to trust others b. were psychologically distressed at being deceived c. suffered extreme embarrassment at being "fooled" d. didn't mind being misled and generally enjoyed taking part in research

answer

didn't mind being misled and generally enjoyed taking part in research

question

With regard to the topic of deception in research with human subjects, which of the following is MOST accurate? a. Researchers are careful to avoid deceiving subjects b. It has been empirically demonstrated that deception causes severe distress c. All psychological research must involve some deception d. Some topics could not be investigated unless deception was used

answer

Some topics could not be investigated unless deception was used

question

The subjects who participate in an experiment should a. come from a wide range of different age groups b. be allowed to choose in which group they would like to be c. all be chosen from the same geographical area and socioeconomic class d. be carefully chosen so that they represent a sample of the population

answer

be carefully chosen so that they represent a sample of the population

question

The neurotransmitter believed to be associated with schizophrenia is a. endorphin b. acetylcholine c. dopamine d. serotonin

answer

dopamine

question

Chemicals produced in the body that resemble opiates are a. dopamines b. endorphins c. biogenic amines d. acetylcholines

answer

endorphins

question

The cells of the nervous system that do the work of receiving, integrating, and transmitting information are the a. neurilemma b. neurons c. neuroblasts d. glia

answer

neurons

question

Donavon was adopted at birth by Mr. and Mrs. Erndt. Although neither of his biological parents had much musical ability, Donavon has become an excellent pianist, just like Mr. Erndt. This information could be used as evidence to suggest that a. genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in musical talent b. environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent c. neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to musical talent d. both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to musical talent

answer

environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in musical talent

question

Which of the following are generally considered the key functional units in hereditary transmission? a. dichromats b. limens c. chromosomes d. genes

answer

genes

question

Synaptic vesicles are structures that a. store neurotransmitters b. provide energy for a neuron's activity c. control the speed with which a neuron fires d. manufacture myelin

answer

store neurotransmitters

question

The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system comprise the a. afferent nervous system b. peripheral nervous system c. central nervous system d. peripheral nervous system

answer

peripheral nervous system

question

Cells found in the nervous system that insulate, nourish, and remove waste products from neurons are known as a. myelin sheaths b. synapses c. neurotransmitters d. glia

answer

glia

question

Donald and Ronald are identical twins who have been raised apart, in separate adoptive homes. However, both brothers have developed the same psychological disorder. This information could be used as evidence to suggest that a. environmental factors have more influence than genetic factors in this disorder b. genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in this disorder c. neither genetic nor environmental factors contribute to this disorder d. both genetic and environmental factors contribute equally to this disorder

answer

genetic factors have more influence than environmental factors in this disorder

question

According to the ____ law, a neuron fires an action potential at only one level of intensity. a. threshold b. all-or-none c. action d. refractory

answer

all-or-none

question

An elderly person has a stroke that leaves her unable to talk and part of her body paralyzed. Which part of the body is MOST likely to be paralyzed? a. upper body b. right side c. upper body d. left side

answer

right side

question

Olds and Milner (1954) found that rats will endlessly stimulate a pleasure center in the __________ when an electrode is implanted there. a. brainstem b. corpus callosum c. frontal lobe of the occipital cortex d. limbic system

answer

limbic system

question

Recent research suggests that the two hemispheres of the brain a. are linked primarily in the hindbrain b. operate independently for most complex cognitive tasks c. are in constant collaboration d. cannot be adequately studied with current brain imaging techniques

answer

are in constant collaboration

question

In humans, the prefrontal cortex accounts for ____ of the cerebral cortex. a. just over 10% b. approximately one-third c. less than 5% d. nearly one-half

answer

approximately one-third

question

Research involving tasks such as recognizing words or musical melodies has shown that a. the dominant hemisphere is superior to the other hemisphere on most tasks b. on a specific type of task, the superiority of one hemisphere over the other is usually quite modest c. right-handed individuals outperform left-handed individuals on verbal tasks d. most tasks are controlled by only one hemisphere

answer

on a specific type of task, the superiority of one hemisphere over the other is usually quite modest

question

Which of the following brain structures is MOST closely associated with the regulation of emotion? a. limbic system b. cerebellum c. brainstem d. reticular formation

answer

limbic system

question

Which brain structure appears to play an active role in integrating sensory information? a. thalamus b. limbic system c. hypothalamus d. cerebrum

answer

thalamus

question

Chase is using a single earphone to listen in on a conversation. Based on the research that investigated hemispheric specialization in intact brains, you might suggest that he will recognize the words he hears most quickly if he a. closes his eyes while he listens to the conversation b. keeps switching the earphone from ear to ear c. puts the earphone in his left ear d. puts the earphone in his right ear

answer

puts the earphone in his right ear

question

The drunken driving suspect was unable to hold his hand out to the side and bring his finger to a stop on his nose because one of the brain structures depressed first by alcohol is the a. hypothalamus b. corpus callosum c. medulla d. cerebellum

answer

cerebellum

question

Elizabeth just caught sight of a red hummingbird. The neural impulses from her eye will eventually travel to her occipital lobe, but first they must pass through a. the hypothalamus b. the thalamus c. the reticular formation d. the amygdale

answer

the thalamus

question

Current thinking on memory is that memories are consolidated in the ____ and stored in the ____. a. cerebellum; hippocampus b. limbic system; cerebellum c. cortex; limbic system d. hippocampal region; cortex

answer

hippocampal region; cortex

question

According to the notion of semantic networks, which pair of words should be linked most closely? a. tree-bird b. fill-feed c. car-nose d. boat-goat

answer

tree-bird

question

Which of the following statements concerning schemas is NOT correct? a. Schemas sometimes make individuals more likely to remember unusual events b. Schemas sometimes cause individuals to remember information inaccurately c. People are more likely to remember things that are consistent with their schemas d. Schemas always result in increasing the accuracy of individual's memory

answer

Schemas always result in increasing the accuracy of individual's memory

question

Baddeley's concept of working memory a. expands the functions and processes of long-term memory b. expands the functions and processes of short-term memory c. integrates sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory into a single, complex system d. takes the place of the old concept of sensory memory

answer

expands the functions and processes of short-term memory

question

When information in long-term memory (LTM) is organized according to a clustering principle, it means that a. items that occurred close together in time are grouped together in LTM b. related items tend to be remembered in groups or categories c. words that look alike are grouped together in LTM d. people create a network of nodes in LTM, with links to related concepts

answer

related items tend to be remembered in groups or categories

question

Ruben and Maya are describing their recent trip to Brazil. They describe all the interesting things they did while they were there and all the interesting people that they met. In describing their trip, Ruben and Maya are largely relying on their a. episodic memory b. procedural memory c. semantic memory d. prospective memory

answer

episodic memory

question

Your memory of how to do something, such as how to shoot a free throw in basketball, is contained in your a. nondeclarative memory b. episodic memory c. declarative memory d. semantic memory

answer

nondeclarative memory

question

Brock was describing the inside of his doctor's office to one of his friends. In his description, he mentions that there were two diplomas on the wall, even though this doctor does not have any diplomas displayed. Brock's error in recall illustrates a. the role of schemas in long-term memory b. the role of semantic networks in long-term memory c. the need for a good executive control system in short-term memory d. the need for conceptual hierarchies in long-term memory

answer

the role of schemas in long-term memory

question

The ____ component of working memory serves as the interface between working and long-term memory. a. executive control system b. episodic buffer CorrectCorrect c. visuospatial sketchpad d. semantic buffer

answer

episodic buffer

question

Dave is thrown from his motorcycle and suffers a severe blow to the head, resulting in loss of memory for events that occurred before the accident. This is an example of a. retrograde amnesia b. anterograde amnesia c. retroactive interference d. motivated forgetting

answer

retrograde amnesia

question

What makes psychological research scientific?

answer

empirical evidence, data, research methods, scientific method and systematic research

question

What is the definition of psychology?

answer

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

question

Who contributed to Behavioral Psychology?

answer

-John B. Watson -Ivan Pavlov -B.F. Skinner

question

Who contributed to Psychoanalytic Psychology?

answer

-Sigmund Fred -Carl Jung -Alfred Adler

question

Who contributed to Humanistic Psychology?

answer

-Carl Rogers -Abraham Maslow

question

Who contributed to Cognitive Psychology?

answer

-Jean Piaget -Naom Chomsky -Herbert Simon

question

Who contributed to Biological Psychology?

answer

-James Olds -Roger Sperry -David Hubel -Torsten Wiesel

question

Who contributed to Evolutionary Psychology?

answer

-David Buss -Martin Daly -Margo Wilson -Leda Cosmides -John Tooby

question

Influential Period of Behavioral Psychology

answer

1913-Present

question

Influential Period of Psychoanalytic Psychology

answer

1900-Present

question

Influential Period of Humanistic Psychology

answer

1950's-Present

question

Influential Period of Cognitive Psychology

answer

1950's-Present

question

Influential Period of Biological Psychology

answer

1950's-Present

question

Influential Period of Evolutionary Psychology

answer

1980's-Present

question

What is the focus of Behavioral Psychology?

answer

Effects of the environment on the behavior of humans and animals

question

What is the focus of Psychoanalytic Psychology?

answer

Unconscious determinants of behavior

question

What is the focus of Humanistic Psychology?

answer

Unique aspects of human experience

question

What is the focus of Cognitive Psychology?

answer

Mental Process

question

What is the focus of Biological Psychology?

answer

Physiological, genetic, and neural bases of behavior in humans and animals

question

What is the focus of Evolutionary Psychology?

answer

evolution bases of behavior in humans and animals

question

What branch of psychology that studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout a life span?

answer

Developmental Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies how individuals think and behave in social situations?

answer

Social Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies how people learn and the best way teach?

answer

Educational Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies cognitive and behavioral principles that promotes physical well being?

answer

Health Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies the influence of genetic factors, the body, and chemicals in the body has on the effect of behavior?

answer

Physiological Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies the behavior and thinking using the experimental method?

answer

Experimental Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies the memory, reasoning, information processing, language, problem solving, decision making and creativity?

answer

Cognitive Psychology

question

What branch of psychology that studies the measurements of human abilities, attitudes, and traits?

answer

Psychometric

question

What branch of psychology that studies the factors that shape personality and with personality assessment?

answer

Personality

question

What type of observation is done in laboratory in the case of experimental study?

answer

Controlled observation

question

What type of observation involves studying the spontaneous behaviour of participants in their natural surroundings?

answer

Natural observation

question

What type of observation is when the observer is participating in the activity?

answer

Participant observation

question

What research method manipulates an independent variable under controlled conditions?

answer

Experiment

question

What research method is an in-depth analysis of the behavior of one person or a small group of people?

answer

Case Study

question

What research method is a descriptive research method in with participants are asked the same questions?

answer

Surveys

question

What is an advantage of using an experimental research method?

answer

-Precise control over variables -Researchers are able to draw conclusions about cause and effect relationships between variables

question

What is a disadvantage of using experimental research method?

answer

Lab situations are often artificial

question

What is an advantage of using a naturalistic observation research method?

answer

By being able to observe the flow of behaviour in its own settings

question

What is a disadvantage of using a naturalistic observation research method?

answer

Other variables cannot be controlled

question

What is an advantage of using a case study as a research method?

answer

Individual cases can provide compelling illustrations to support or undermine a theory

question

What is a disadvantage of using a case study as a research method?

answer

-Researchers are unable to draw causal conclusions -Clinical sample are often unrepresentative Sampling bias can occur

question

What is an advantage of using a survey as a research method?

answer

-Easy to collect -Saves money suited for gathering data on attitudes, values, and beliefs from large sample

question

What is a disadvantage of using a survey as a research method?

answer

Unreliable, due to intentional deception, social desirability bias, memory lapses, and poor wording of questions

question

What makes a positive correlation?

answer

-Coefficient is between 0 and 1 -Represents a stronger tendency

question

What makes a negative correlation?

answer

-Coefficient is between -1 and 0 -Represents a weaker tendency

question

What is an independent variable?

answer

A variable that affects the change in the dependent variable

question

What is a dependent variable?

answer

A variable that is thought to be affected based on the change of the independent variable

question

What is the cell body of a neuron called?

answer

Soma

question

What is the branching structure that receives the signals from other cells of a neuron called?

answer

Dendrites

question

What is the fiber that carries signals away from the soma to other cells of a neuron called?

answer

Axon

question

What is the insulting material that encases the axon

answer

Myelin sheath

question

What is the function of a neuron?

answer

transmits information throughout the body

question

What is the Cerebellum, Medulla, and Pons part of?

answer

Hindbrain

question

What part of the hindbrain that coordinates fine muscle movement and balance

answer

cerebellum

question

What part of the hindbrain regulates unconscious functions throughout the body?

answer

medulla

question

What part of the hindbrain involves in sleeping and arousal?

answer

pons

question

What part of the brain involves in locating things in space and controls the dopamine synthesis?

answer

Midbrain

question

What is the Cerebrum, Thalamus, Limbic system, and Hypothalamus part of?

answer

Forebrain

question

What part of the Forebrain handles complex mental activities, such as sensing, learning, thinking, and planning?

answer

Cerebrum

question

What part of the Forebrain relay center for cortex; distributes incoming sensory signals, expect smell? (A relay system)

answer

Thalamus

question

What part of the Forebrain that loosely connected network that contributes to emotion, memory, motivation, and reward? (seat of emotion)

answer

Limbic system

question

What part of the Forebrain regulates basic biological needs, such as hunger, thirst, and sex? (regulator of biological needs)

answer

Hypothalamus

question

What is the Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, and Occiptal lobes part of? (seat of complex thought)

answer

Cerebrum

question

What part of the Cerebrum is primary motor cortex?

answer

Frontal Lobe

question

What part of the Frontal Lobe that makes house executive control system to planning and organization?

answer

Prefrontal cortex

question

What part of the Cerebrum is primary somatosensory cortex?

answer

Parietal Lobe

question

What part of the Cerebrum is primary auditory cortex?

answer

Temporal Lobes

question

What part of the Cerebrum is primary visual cortex?

answer

Occipital Lobe

question

What is the Hippocampus and Amygdala part of?

answer

Limbic System

question

What part of the Limbic System contributes to memory?

answer

Hippocampus

question

What part of the Limbic System has to deal with emotions?

answer

Amygdala

question

What is the Nervous system that is everywhere that is not the spinal cord or brain?

answer

Peripheral nervous system

question

What is the Nervous system that is only the spinal cord or brain?

answer

Central nervous system

question

What are the two subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system?

answer

Somatic and Autonomic nervous systems

question

What nervous system controls the nerves that connects to the voluntary skeletal muscles and sensory receptors?

answer

Somatic Nervous System

question

What nervous system controls the nerves that control the heart, blood vessels, smooth muscles, and glands.

answer

Autonomic Nervous System

question

What nervous system controls the fight or flight response

answer

Sympathetic Nervous System

question

What nervous system controls the conservation of energy and digestive system?

answer

Parasympathetic Nervous System

question

What part of the the brain is made up of a bridge of fibers that pass information between the two cerebral hemispheres?

answer

Corpus callosum

question

What is it called the very brief shift in a neuron's electrical charge?

answer

Action Potential

question

What side of the brain usually handles verbal processing, including language, speech, reading and writing?

answer

Left Hemisphere

question

What side of the brain usually handles nonverbal processing, including spatial and music processing, and visual recognition tasks?

answer

Right Hemisphere

question

What type of interference occurs when you cannot learn a new task because of an old task?

answer

Proactive interference

question

What type of interference occurs when you forget a previously learned task due to the learning of a new task

answer

Retroactive interference

Test Answers on Psychology practice test – Flashcards

Unlock all answers in this set

Haven't found what you were looking for?

Search for samples, answers to your questions and flashcards