Psychology Chapter: Behavior and Cognition

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following approaches to psychology emphasizes the influence of the environment on behavior?

Cognitive
Behaviorism (correct)
Humanism
Psychoanalysis

Nature vs. nurture debate only considers genetics and ignores environmental factors.

False (B)

What is the process of neurotransmission?

The process by which nerve impulses are transmitted across synapses through the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

The part of the brain responsible for regulating sleep is the ______.

hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Match the famous psychologist to their respective theory or contribution:

Wundt = Structuralism Freud = Psychoanalysis Skinner = Operant Conditioning Maslow = Hierarchy of Needs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of processing involves interpreting sensory information using existing knowledge?

Top-down processing (C) Signup and view all the answers

All neurotransmitters have the same effect on the brain.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between sensation and perception?

Sensation is the process of receiving sensory input, while perception is the interpretation of that sensory information. Signup and view all the answers

_____ is the process by which we categorize and interpret our experiences, involving the use of concepts and schemas.

Cognition Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of sleep is most closely associated with vivid dreaming?

REM sleep (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Social Psychology

The study of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others and by the social situations we are in. It looks at how we perceive, influence, and relate to one another.

Perception

A complex cognitive process that allows us to select, organize, and interpret sensory information, transforming it into meaningful experiences.

Classical Conditioning

A type of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggering a conditioned response.

Experiment

A research method where a researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe their effect on another variable, while controlling for other influencing factors.