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Define psychology and explain its primary focus.
Define psychology and explain its primary focus.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Its primary focus is understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave in various contexts.
Identify the function of the amygdala in the brain.
Identify the function of the amygdala in the brain.
The amygdala is associated with processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure responses. It plays a crucial role in emotional learning and memory.
Explain the role of dopamine as a neurotransmitter.
Explain the role of dopamine as a neurotransmitter.
Dopamine acts as a reward center neurotransmitter, influencing pleasure and motivation, and is also important for controlling movement. Abnormal levels of dopamine are linked to disorders such as Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
What is the primary method psychologists use for understanding causality?
What is the primary method psychologists use for understanding causality?
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Describe one advantage of using an MRI over a CAT scan.
Describe one advantage of using an MRI over a CAT scan.
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What does a positive correlation look like when graphed?
What does a positive correlation look like when graphed?
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Identify a behavior that typically has a negative correlation with sleep.
Identify a behavior that typically has a negative correlation with sleep.
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Explain how you would assess the reliability of a psychological study.
Explain how you would assess the reliability of a psychological study.
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Study Notes
IB Psychology Study Guide
- Study Format: 30 multiple choice questions focusing on class topics.
- Psychology Definition: Provided.
- Brain Regions & Behavior: Frontal lobe (personality, planning), hippocampus (memory), amygdala (emotion), relationship between brain parts and their functions.
- Neurotransmitters & Behaviors: Serotonin (emotions, depression), dopamine (reward, movement), oxytocin (trust).
- Research Methods: Experiment, case study, survey, correlation, observation, mentioning tools like MRI, EEG, CAT, and PET scans.
- Evolutionary Attraction: Study examples to be reviewed.
- Correlational Data Interpretation: Recognizing positive and negative correlations (e.g., strong correlations given in numerical data points).
- Identifying Study Issues & Results: Identifying ethical concerns and issues in a study based on previous class material.
- Neuroscience Terms: Synapse, myelin sheath, identifying their function/location.
- Study Validity & Reliability (High/Medium/Low): Determining the validity and reliability of a given study example.
- Writing Task 1 (Outlining): Outlining the specific elements and characteristics of a psychology study provided in the example.
- Variables: Independent Variables (IV), Dependent Variables (DV), population type, sampling methods (e.g., content, ecological). Summary/results and how generalizability applies.
- Study Reliability and Validity: Determining if a study is reliable based on the methodology, and why/why not.
- Study Credibility: Research ethical principles and cultural influences on the credibility of a study's findings.
- Writing Task 2 (Application): Applying knowledge to explain the effect of neurotransmission on human behavior using examples, and detailed descriptions of the studies involved. Example of using Baumgartner.
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Test your knowledge on key psychology concepts with this quiz focused on brain regions, neurotransmitters, and various research methods. Explore the connections between neuroscience and human behaviors while reviewing ethical considerations in studies. Perfect for IB Psychology students preparing for exams.
