Introduction to Psychology Quiz
48 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of correlational research?

  • To determine cause-and-effect relationships
  • To blend in with the group under investigation
  • To manipulate independent variables
  • To describe, observe, and predict relationships between variables (correct)
  • What does a correlation coefficient (r) of 0 indicate?

  • A strong positive correlation
  • A strong negative correlation
  • A perfect positive correlation
  • No correlation between the variables (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of experimental research?

  • It cannot control independent variables
  • It can only be performed in a lab
  • It identifies cause-and-effect relationships (correct)
  • It allows researchers to manipulate dependent variables
  • Which statement is true regarding participant observation?

    <p>It involves the researcher actively engaging in the group being studied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A negative correlation implies which of the following?

    <p>One variable increases while the other decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant limitation of correlational research?

    <p>It cannot determine cause-and-effect relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value represents a perfect negative correlation?

    <p>-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a researcher choose correlational research as their first step?

    <p>To observe potential relationships before conducting an experiment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key limitation of common sense in understanding the natural world?

    <p>It cannot produce new knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the scientific method?

    <p>Hypotheses must be falsifiable to allow testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major advantage of using a case study as a research method?

    <p>It captures in-depth insights into complex issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by overconfidence in the context of human judgment?

    <p>A belief that one's knowledge and abilities are superior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes empiricism?

    <p>The reliance on sensory experience and observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which way does a case study method pose a disadvantage?

    <p>It is susceptible to researcher bias.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of descriptive research methods?

    <p>To provide systematic observations and descriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a step in the scientific method?

    <p>Gather information after identifying the problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the dependent variable in an experiment?

    <p>It is influenced by the independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a confounding variable?

    <p>Any variable that inadvertently affects the results of an experiment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is random assignment important in experimental design?

    <p>It allows equal chances for subjects to be in control or experimental groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to control for when conducting an experiment besides the independent variable?

    <p>All other independent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an experiment investigating the effects of milk on bone density, which group does not consume milk?

    <p>Control group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the placebo effect?

    <p>When a treatment has no real effect but is perceived as effective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parts of the nervous system comprise the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>The brain and spinal cord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

    <p>It connects the CNS to the limbs and organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of oligodendrocytes?

    <p>Production of the myelin sheath in the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these ions is primarily found in higher concentrations outside the neuron at rest?

    <p>Na^+ (Sodium)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines hyperpolarization in a neuron?

    <p>Inside the neuron becomes more negative than -70 mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glial cell type is involved in immune defense in the brain?

    <p>Microglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold of excitation for a neuron to fire an action potential?

    <p>-50 mV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do excitatory messages have on the neuron?

    <p>Cause depolarization within the neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the resting state of a neuron?

    <p>The neuron is polarized with more negative ions inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process do Schwann cells primarily perform?

    <p>Produce the myelin sheath in peripheral nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the refractory period of a neuron?

    <p>The neuron will not fire even if stimulated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

    <p>They send messages between neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to neurotransmitters after they detach from their receptor site?

    <p>They may be reabsorbed or degraded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with excitatory functions?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of not having neurotransmitters properly degraded or reabsorbed?

    <p>The nervous system may become overexcited or overinhibited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with both excitatory and inhibitory functions?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do drugs affect the communication between neurons?

    <p>They interfere at the level of the synapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant effect of low dopamine levels?

    <p>Feelings of depression and lack of motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a neuron receives inhibitory messages?

    <p>Chloride channels open, leading to an influx of chloride ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when sodium ions enter a neuron?

    <p>The inside of the neuron becomes less negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event indicates that a neuron is at its resting potential?

    <p>The charge inside the neuron is -70mv.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a neuron's charge during depolarization?

    <p>It becomes less negative due to sodium influx.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nodes of Ranvier?

    <p>They facilitate the entry and exit of ions through channels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs after a neuron fires?

    <p>Potassium channels open, allowing potassium ions to exit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of potassium efflux from the neuron?

    <p>The neuron moves towards hyperpolarization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is necessary for a neuron to fire?

    <p>Sodium ions must increase the charge to -50mv.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Psychology

    • Psychology is a science
    • Studying how people think, feel, and behave
    • Includes all aspects of human life

    Why Study Psychology?

    • Intuition can be misleading when understanding the natural world
    • Common sense isn't universal and doesn't provide new knowledge
    • People tend to be overconfident

    How Do We Know?

    • Rationalism: questioning our senses and experiences
    • Empiricism: relying on observations

    The Scientific Method

    • Identify the problem
    • Gather information
    • Develop a hypothesis
    • Conduct an experiment
    • Analyze data and draw conclusions
    • Restart the process

    Hypothesis Development

    • Tentative statement about relationships between variables
    • Must be falsifiable (testable)
    • Replication of studies is important for increasing confidence in findings.

    Types of Research Methods

    A. Descriptive Research

    • Systematically observe and describe behaviors
    • Answers "what" and "when" questions Specific Methods:
    • A.1 Case Study:*
    • In-depth study of individuals or small groups
    • Advantages: valuable for rare cases and in-depth understanding
    • Disadvantages: can't generalize findings to larger populations, researcher biases are possible
    • A.2 Survey:*
    • Collecting data from a large sample of people through questionnaires
    • Advantages: efficiency, can study large populations
    • Disadvantages: sample might not represent the population, response bias is possible
    • A.3 Naturalistic Observation:*
    • Observing behavior in natural settings without interference
    • Advantages: realistic behavior, no manipulation
    • Disadvantages: difficult to control variables, researcher bias may be present
    • A.4 Participant Observation:*
    • Researcher becomes part of the observed group
    • Advantages: deeper understanding, access to otherwise inaccessible groups
    • Disadvantages: researcher's presence might affect behavior

    B. Correlational Research

    • Assessing relationships between variables
    • Determine if variables covary; if and how one changes in relation to another
    • Cannot establish cause and effect

    C. Experimental Research

    • Manipulate independent variable to see its effect on a dependent variable
    • Control other variables
    • Establish cause-and-effect relationships

    Control and Other Variables

    • Controlling confounding variables (other factors) that might affect the results of an experiment
    • Use of independent variables and dependent variables; the independent variable is what the experimenter changes, the dependent variable is the thing affected by the change and thus measured.

    Making Sense of Data (from Section 2.7)

    • Subsection 2.7.1 and 2.7.2 are important for the exam.
    • Subsection 2.7.3 is not required for exams.

    Cells of the Nervous System

    A. Neurons

    • Basic unit of communication in the nervous system
    • Electrochemical process
    • Action potential: electrical signal
    • Neurotransmitters: chemical messengers

    B. Glial Cells

    • Support cells for neurons
    • Provide nutrition, insulation, and cleanup

    Communication Within Neurons

    • Inside and outside the neuron differ in ion concentrations (chemicals)
    • Sodium, Chloride, Potassium
    • Neuron at rest: negative inside, positive outside Polarization:
    • Excitatory: Inside of neuron becomes less negative (less polarized) causing the neuron to be more likely to fire.
    • Inhibitory: Inside of neuron becomes more negative (more polarized) causing the neuron to be less likely to fire.
    • Threshold for Excitation: The neuron fires when inside reaches about -50mv

    Communication Between Neurons

    • Neurotransmitters released into synapse
    • Synaptic vesicles
    • Attach to receptor sites
    • Reuptake or degradation
    • Reuptake, Degradation, and Enzymatic breakdown

    Neurotransmitters

    • Chemicals that transmit signals between neurons
    • Types: excitatory, inhibitory, both
    • Examples: dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine
    • Effect on behavior and mood

    Drugs and the Brain

    • Drugs interfere with neurotransmitter communication
    • Agonists: enhance neurotransmitter activity
    • Antagonists: block neurotransmitter activity
    • Competitive/noncompetitive drug effects

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Description

    This quiz covers the foundational concepts of psychology, including the scientific method, research methods, and the importance of empirical evidence. It delves into how we can study human behavior and thought processes scientifically. Test your understanding of psychological principles and research techniques!

    More Like This

    Psicología: Definición y Conceptos Clave
    16 questions
    Introduction to Psychology Quiz
    13 questions

    Introduction to Psychology Quiz

    AppealingMinimalism6885 avatar
    AppealingMinimalism6885
    Psychology Concepts Quiz
    10 questions

    Psychology Concepts Quiz

    GenerousJadeite2948 avatar
    GenerousJadeite2948
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser