History and Systems of Psychology: Exam 1

Bouchard and colleagues speculated that people's genetic characteristics might influence the environment. What is a good example of this.

Marian Diamond has applied the research she conducted with Rosenzweig to study which of the following:

What theory is most likely supported by the Gibson and Walk (1960) study?

In the Sperry and Gazzaniga studies, the drawings of three dimensional figures produced by split-brain participants showed more spatial awareness when formed with the ______ hand. This shows that the ______ hemisphere is critical for processing spatial relationships.

What was Gibson and Walk's (1960) explanation for rats not showing hesitation when walking across the deep side of the visual cliff? Correct!

Gibson and Walk (1960) took a nativist position on their visual cliff research. What prediction aligns with this?

Gazzaniga continued producing research demonstrating that there are left versus right brained personalities.

What is so significant about Rosenzweig's research?

The Bouchard (1990) study rejected which dominant psychological theory?

What is a response whereby a person experiences more time in REM sleep after a period of deprivation?

Following the study by Rosch (1973) when you think of a cat, you might be more likely to think of a Tabby than a Sphinx, because Tabbies are more common/ideal examples of the category "cat." What is another word for this?

In Rosch (1973), participants of the Dani tribe learned which kind of colors more quickly? What does this indicate?

Following the Aserinsky & Klietman (1953) as well as the Dement (1960) studies, it has been found that alcohol effects sleep in the following way:

Before the Fantz (1961) study was published, it was previously assumed that infants were unable to perceive

Fantz (1960) showed that infants prefer looking at which of the following:

How did Dement (1960) control for the fact that participants in his study were awakened several times during the night, and that is the reason for their change in sleep patterns (not the lack of REM sleep specifically)?

Testing infants by measuring the time they take to look at something is a technique called _____________

Which of the following are major areas of interest in cognitive psychology?

Wundt is known for which contribution of which methodology in Cognitive Psychology

The unconscious and early childhood experiences are emphasized by the ________.

Ebbinghaus used nonsense syllables as materials for his experiments. The use of nonsense syllables best demonstrates

Which type of psychologist would most likely be asked to serve as an expert witness during a court case?

If Kayla is interested in personality psychology, she is most likely to study

Pavlov is to ________ and B.F. Skinner is to ________.

Which of the following topics are included in the biological domain of psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt’s usage of introspection to measure the workings of the mind is known as

Chomsky claimed that radical behaviorism was too narrow to explain the phenomenon of language. Which argument best supports his claim: