FREE PSYCHOLOGY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PSYCH

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FREE PSYCHOLOGY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PSYCH

101- TEST #1

Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation

This Exam contains:

-Guarantee passing score -80 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation

Question 1: Neuron

Answer:

highly specialized cell that communicates information in electrical and chemical form; a nerve cell

Question 2: Factorial Group Design

Answer:

• independent variables

with 2 or more levels each

->Simplest Design:

2x2 design

->More complex designs:

2x3 or 3x3 designs...etc.Question 3: Animal Research on Brain Processes: -> Typical Methodology (step#2)

Answer:

2)Specific portion of brain is "lesioned" and destroyed via chemical injection or electric shock using a Stereotaxic Frame.->Control group is put through a "Sham Surgery" and experience the same stress without destroying the brain regions.

Question 4: Axon

Answer:

the long, fluid-filled tube that carries a neuron's messages to other body areas Question 5: Animal Research on Brain Processes: -> Typical Methodology (step#1)

Answer:

1)Baseline data collected on animal's behavior

Question 6: Sensory Neuron

Answer:

type of neuron that conveys information to the brain from specialized receptor cells in sense organs and internal organs

Question 7: Research on Identity and "Self-Verification"

(Dutton & Lake)- study pt.1

Answer:

1.white males- survey of rascist beliefs 2.contacted "non-rascists" 3."Polygraph Test"- viewed photos of blacks & whites Question 8: Animal Research on Brain Processes: -> Typical Methodology (step#3)

Answer:

3)Animals behavior is measured again

Question 9: Hemorrhagic Stroke

Answer:

*an artery in the brain leaks or ruptures -increased pressure kills/damages neurons -usually due to an Aneurysm (a weak spot in an artery wall)

Question 10: Biopsychology

Answer:

Tries to identify links between....-brain processes -hormones -genetics

...and B&MP Question 11: Psychology as a Science: -> Basic Goals #2

Answer:

2)Apply understanding to Predict B&MP:

-school admissions -employment (hiring) -parole board decisions Question 12: Research Methods: -Descriptive Research

Answer:

Goal: describe/document people with regard to some variable (any characteristic on which people can differ)

Question 13: What is the definition of Psychology?

Answer:

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes (cognitive-thought processes, and emotions-feelings) Question 14: Animal Research on Brain Processes: -> Typical Methodology (step#4)

Answer:

4)Determine if intended brain area was the only part lesioned, then euthanize the animals in order to freeze and dissect their brains.Question 15: Preoperational Stage: -> Types of Cognitive Limitations (#1)

Answer:

1) Egocentrism:

-physically -mentally (unable to see any point of view other than your own) Ex) False-Belief Test with Doll+ Cabin+ Mountain Model

Question 16: Charles Whitman

Answer:

Shooting Rampage due to a brain tumor and use of amphetamines.

> killed: 14

> wounded: 32

@ the University of Texas at Austin

-> Amygdala= aggression

Question 17: Discoverability

Answer:

• We can "discover" principles

Question 18: Physiological Research

Answer:

-biological activity is measured and recorded

Question 19: Advantages and Disadvantages of Experimental Research

Answer:

Advantages:

-allows cause/effect conclusions

Disadvantages:

-difficult to conduct -limited to "Generalizability"

Question 20: Descriptive Research

Answer:

2 main types:

> Naturalistic- observer behavior as it naturally occurs > Non-naturalistic- manipulate some aspect of situations and observe behavior Question 21: Damage to the Brain: Stroke

Answer:

*sudden interruption of blood flow to an area of the brain ~700,000 per year in the U.S.