11 Questions
Which psychological bias involves the tendency to see order in randomness?
Confirmation Bias
Who is associated with the theory of Psychoanalysis in psychology?
Sigmund Freud
What is the primary focus of the behaviorist approach in psychology?
Studying observable behaviors
What neurotransmitter is associated with an inhibitory effect in the brain?
GABA
Which area of the brain is involved in language production and speech?
Frontal Lobe
What term refers to the theory that different parts of the brain are responsible for specific functions?
Hemispheric specialization
Which neurotransmitter is targeted by Prozac and other SSRIs to treat depression?
Serotonin
'Agonists' in neuroscience refer to substances that:
Stimulate neural activity
Who was the famous patient known as H.M.?
Patient with memory loss
What is the primary function of the Thalamus in the brain?
Relaying sensory information
Which neurotransmitter plays a role in controlling movement and is lacking in individuals with Parkinson's disease?
Dopamine
Test your knowledge on common biases and fallacies that affect decision making, such as hindsight bias, overconfidence, confirmation bias, and belief perseverance. Explore counterintuitive findings and the influence of authority and intuition.
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