Questions and Answers
Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with both Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia?
In their definition of psychology, behaviorists would be likely to eliminate:
Which psychoactive drugs are most frequently prescribed to relieve pain?
Which research method did Adeel use after collecting and analyzing the responses of 2,000 randomly selected study participants?
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Which of the following scans can image brain function?
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The median of the team's scores (8, 6, 9, 7, 10, 9, 5, 4) is:
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A major problem in Javier's study on the effects of taking a chemistry course in the afternoon versus the morning would be:
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The heritability for traits of a cloned population is:
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A cat that became terrified in the presence of a mouse was most likely stimulated in which part of the brain?
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The independent variable in Ben's experiment is:
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Which of the following are included in the peripheral nervous system?
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Loss of the ability to understand language results from loss of tissue in which lobe?
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Which list(s) would cause proactive interference for remembering list 2?
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Based on the dentist's research, which of the following statements is true?
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Study Notes
Neurotransmitters and Disorders
- Dopamine is closely linked to Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
- It is crucial in regulating mood, behavior, and cognition.
Psychology Definitions
- Definition of psychology emphasizes behavior and mental processes.
- Behaviorists would eliminate “science” from their definition, focusing only on observable behavior.
Psychoactive Drugs
- Narcotics are the most frequently prescribed drugs for pain relief.
Research Methods
- Adeel conducted a survey with 2,000 participants to compare academic performance of college juniors based on employment hours.
Brain Function Imaging
- PET scans are specifically used to image brain function, unlike CAT and MRI.
Statistics
- The median score of Brian’s quiz team was calculated as 8 from the data set: 8, 6, 9, 7, 10, 9, 5, 4.
Research Challenges
- In Javier's study on chemistry class timing, confounding variables presented a major problem that could affect results.
Heritability
- The heritability of traits in a cloned population is 0%, indicating no genetic variance.
Brain Stimulation
- Stimulation of the limbic system in cats resulted in fear responses, particularly with the presence of mice.
Experimental Variables
- In Ben's experiment, the independent variable affecting response time was the color of the paper used for questions.
Peripheral Nervous System
- The peripheral nervous system includes cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and autonomic ganglia, vital for transmitting sensory and motor signals.
Language Understanding
- Loss of the ability to understand language occurs due to tissue loss specifically in the left temporal lobe.
Memory Interference
- Proactive interference for remembering list 2 occurs due to the learning of list 1 only.
Research Justification
- Even extensive participant numbers do not justify the statement linking post-lunch teeth brushing to cavity prevention without replication of the initial study.
Endocrine Glands
- No information provided on which endocrine gland is incorrectly paired. Further details needed for completion.
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