12 Questions
Who is known as the Father of American Psychology?
William James
What is the function of the Myelin Sheath in the neuron?
To speed up the signal down the axon
Which type of neurons receive signals from the environment?
Sensory neurons
What is the term for the process by which unused neurotransmitters are taken back up into the sending neuron?
Reuptake
Who was the first female president of the American Psychological Association?
Mary Calkins
What is the term for a clear, precise, and typically quantifiable definition of a variable?
Operational definition
What is the main function of the Cerebellum?
Coordination of balance and movement
What is the term for the minimum amount of difference between two stimuli that a person can detect?
Difference Threshold
Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light on the retina?
Lens
What is the term for the phenomenon where we see still objects as moving when they are flashed in quick succession?
Phi Phenomenon
What is the function of the Thalamus?
Relay center
What is the term for the failure to notice something because we are so focused on another task?
Inattentional Blindness
Test your knowledge of the history of psychology by identifying key figures and concepts, including Mary Calkins, Dorothea Dix, and William James, as well as important definitions and terms in the field. This quiz covers the early years of psychology and its development in the United States. Learn about the contributions of pioneering psychologists and the concepts that shaped the field.
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