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Krista and Tatiana Hogan conjoined twins who are joined at the head. They have been studied at length by doctors and psychologists about the details of their experience. They are the focus of a ______.
Krista and Tatiana Hogan conjoined twins who are joined at the head. They have been studied at length by doctors and psychologists about the details of their experience. They are the focus of a ______.
Clive Wearing could remember which of the following types of memory?
Clive Wearing could remember which of the following types of memory?
A(n) ______ is a variable that affects both variables of interest and may falsely give the impression of a cause-and-effect relationship.
A(n) ______ is a variable that affects both variables of interest and may falsely give the impression of a cause-and-effect relationship.
confounding variable
Which of the following is able to prescribe medication?
Which of the following is able to prescribe medication?
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Which psychological perspective might advance the argument that our sleep patterns evolved as an adaptive response to predatory risks, which are higher during periods of darkness?
Which psychological perspective might advance the argument that our sleep patterns evolved as an adaptive response to predatory risks, which are higher during periods of darkness?
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Susan wants to study prejudice, attraction, how we explain our own behavior versus how we explain the behavior of others, and how we resolve interpersonal conflicts. Susan should conduct research in the area of ______.
Susan wants to study prejudice, attraction, how we explain our own behavior versus how we explain the behavior of others, and how we resolve interpersonal conflicts. Susan should conduct research in the area of ______.
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Which of the following represents a weak positive correlation?
Which of the following represents a weak positive correlation?
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Which of the following animals appears to be most likely to experience dreams?
Which of the following animals appears to be most likely to experience dreams?
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Which of the following branches of psychology is most closely related to the biological perspective?
Which of the following branches of psychology is most closely related to the biological perspective?
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Which of the following drugs behaves partially like a stimulant, partially like a depressant, and partially like a hallucinogen?
Which of the following drugs behaves partially like a stimulant, partially like a depressant, and partially like a hallucinogen?
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The ______ reviews research conducted using human subjects.
The ______ reviews research conducted using human subjects.
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Which of the following areas is located in the frontal lobe of the brain?
Which of the following areas is located in the frontal lobe of the brain?
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______ assesses the consistency of observations by different observers.
______ assesses the consistency of observations by different observers.
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______ is a reduction in the number of research participants as some drop out of the study over time.
______ is a reduction in the number of research participants as some drop out of the study over time.
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Which of the following uses input from the eyes to regulate melatonin release?
Which of the following uses input from the eyes to regulate melatonin release?
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A sample that ______ is most likely to yield generalizable results.
A sample that ______ is most likely to yield generalizable results.
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The two major divisions of the nervous system are the ______ and ______.
The two major divisions of the nervous system are the ______ and ______.
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The ______ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration.
The ______ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration.
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The ______ variable measures effects of the independent variable.
The ______ variable measures effects of the independent variable.
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A negative correlation means ______.
A negative correlation means ______.
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The central nervous system consists of the brain and ______.
The central nervous system consists of the brain and ______.
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Tariq depends on cigarettes to relieve his stress, though he smokes so infrequently that he experiences no significant, noticeable physical symptoms when he is not smoking. What does this exemplify?
Tariq depends on cigarettes to relieve his stress, though he smokes so infrequently that he experiences no significant, noticeable physical symptoms when he is not smoking. What does this exemplify?
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Which of the following higher level processes is not a function of the cerebral cortex?
Which of the following higher level processes is not a function of the cerebral cortex?
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Sensory and motor neurons of the ______ nervous system are associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary.
Sensory and motor neurons of the ______ nervous system are associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary.
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Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a ______.
Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a ______.
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______ is the tendency to ignore evidence that disproves ideas or beliefs.
______ is the tendency to ignore evidence that disproves ideas or beliefs.
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The ______ is controlled by the experimenter.
The ______ is controlled by the experimenter.
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Which correlation coefficient best represents a moderate relationship showing fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction?
Which correlation coefficient best represents a moderate relationship showing fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction?
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Stan and Jenny are in a psychology course that requires them to repeat an experiment that researchers have conducted in the past, in order to determine whether they produce the same results. This is called ______.
Stan and Jenny are in a psychology course that requires them to repeat an experiment that researchers have conducted in the past, in order to determine whether they produce the same results. This is called ______.
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The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing ______.
The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing ______.
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Rosemary had a stroke about a year ago and now she cannot understand what people are saying to her. This is embarrassing for her, so she responds using vague language and tries to make it appear as though she understands. Which area of Rosemary's brain was likely damaged by the stroke?
Rosemary had a stroke about a year ago and now she cannot understand what people are saying to her. This is embarrassing for her, so she responds using vague language and tries to make it appear as though she understands. Which area of Rosemary's brain was likely damaged by the stroke?
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Tayla smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to feel high. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same affect. This is an example of ______.
Tayla smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to feel high. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same affect. This is an example of ______.
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Which term describes the tendency to maintain a balance, or optimal level, within a biological system?
Which term describes the tendency to maintain a balance, or optimal level, within a biological system?
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The ______ nervous system is responsible for stimulating digestion and reducing blood flow to skeletal muscles.
The ______ nervous system is responsible for stimulating digestion and reducing blood flow to skeletal muscles.
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In a ______ study, both the researchers and the participants are unaware of the group assignments.
In a ______ study, both the researchers and the participants are unaware of the group assignments.
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A group of researchers report data from a study where they hired experimental confederates to attend speed dating events, posing as daters, and carefully take notes on the behaviors of the daters. What type of research design did they use?
A group of researchers report data from a study where they hired experimental confederates to attend speed dating events, posing as daters, and carefully take notes on the behaviors of the daters. What type of research design did they use?
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Alcohol is considered a ______ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.
Alcohol is considered a ______ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.
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______ research studies the same groups of participants over time.
______ research studies the same groups of participants over time.
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The ______ of a neuron contain ______ that house neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers of the nervous system.
The ______ of a neuron contain ______ that house neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers of the nervous system.
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If a patient simply believes a treatment will reduce pain, often times it will. This describes ______.
If a patient simply believes a treatment will reduce pain, often times it will. This describes ______.
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Which branch of psychology is most closely related to ideas like punishment and reinforcement?
Which branch of psychology is most closely related to ideas like punishment and reinforcement?
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The therapeutic effects of LSD and psilocybin appear to be tied to decreased functioning in the ______.
The therapeutic effects of LSD and psilocybin appear to be tied to decreased functioning in the ______.
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The only way to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables is to conduct a(n) ______.
The only way to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables is to conduct a(n) ______.
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The ______ rhythm is the biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours.
The ______ rhythm is the biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours.
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Cocaine is considered a ______ drug because it tends to increase overall levels of neural activity.
Cocaine is considered a ______ drug because it tends to increase overall levels of neural activity.
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The auditory cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
The auditory cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
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Lucy wants to study changes in cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ______ psychology.
Lucy wants to study changes in cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ______ psychology.
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Dmitris is in a car accident and his parietal lobe is injured. Which of the following is the most likely behavioral effect of his accident?
Dmitris is in a car accident and his parietal lobe is injured. Which of the following is the most likely behavioral effect of his accident?
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Agonists ______ firing and antagonists ______ firing.
Agonists ______ firing and antagonists ______ firing.
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Study Notes
Question 1 Answers
- Krista and Tatiana Hogan are conjoined twins joined at the head
- They are studied by doctors and psychologists
- Their experience is the focus of a case study
Question 2 Answers
- Clive Wearing could remember how to play the piano
- He could also remember headlines from the news
- He could also remember the most recent updates in his children's lives
- He could also remember new people he meets
Question 3 Answers
- Psychologists can prescribe medications
- Psychiatrists can prescribe medications
Question 4 Answers
- Psychiatrists can prescribe medications
Question 5 Answers
- The evolutionary perspective might argue that sleep patterns developed as an adaptive response to avoid predatory risks, which are higher during periods of darkness.
Question 6 Answers
- Susan should conduct research on social psychology
Question 7 Answers
- +0.2 represents a weak positive correlation
Question 8 Answers
- Mammals are most likely to experience dreams
Question 9 Answers
- Evolutionary Psychology is closely related to the biological perspective
Question 10 Answers
- This question is not in the document
Question 11 Answers
- The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) reviews research using human subjects
Question 12 Answers
- In the frontal lobe, Broca's area
Question 13 Answers
- Inter-rater reliability assesses the consistency of observations by different observers
Question 14 Answers
- Attrition is a reduction in the number of study participants as some drop out over time
Question 15 Answers
- This question is not in the document
Question 16 Answers
- The suprachiasmatic nucleus uses input from the eyes to regulate melatonin release
Question 17 Answers
- The two major divisions of the nervous system are the autonomic and somatic nervous systems
Question 18 Answers
- The autonomic nervous system is responsible for responses like pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration
Question 19 Answers
- The dependent variable measures the effects of the independent variable
Question 20 Answers
- This question is not in the document
Question 21 Answers
- The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord
Question 22 Answers
- Tariq's dependence on cigarettes, despite infrequent use, exemplifies tolerance
Question 23 Answers
- Breathing is not a function of the cerebral cortex
Question 24 Answers
- Somatic nervous system is associated with conscious activities
Question 25 Answers
- Penelope is a biopsychologist
Question 26 Answers
- Confirmation bias is the tendency to ignore evidence that disproves ideas or beliefs
Question 27 Answers
- The independent variable is controlled by the experimenter
Question 28 Answers
- -0.5 represents a moderate relationship showing fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction
Question 29 Answers
- Replication is repeating an experiment to see if it produces the same results.
Question 30 Answers
- The somatosensory cortex processes temperature, touch, and pain, in addition to motor information from body areas like arms, legs and face
Question 31 Answers
- Wernicke's area was likely damaged as this area is involved in understanding language
Question 32 Answers
- This question is not in the document
Question 33 Answers
- Homeostasis is the tendency to maintain balance within a biological system
Question 34 Answers
- The parasympathetic nervous system reduces blood flow to muscles and increases digestion.
Question 35 Answers
- A double-blind study keeps both researchers and participants unaware of group assignments
Question 36 Answers
- Naturalistic observation is the research method used by the daters.
Question 37 Answers
- Cocaine is a stimulant as it increases neural activity
Question 38 Answers
- Longitudinal research studies the same participants over time
Question 39 Answers
- This question is not in the document
Question 40 Answers
- The terminal buttons of a neuron contain neurotransmitters.
Question 41 Answers
- The IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) reviews research using animal subjects.
Question 42 Answers
- Behaviorism and related concepts focus on punishment and reinforcement
Question 43 Answers
- Default mode network is linked to the therapeutic effects of LSD and psilocybin
Question 44 Answers
- An experiment is the only way to establish causation
Question 45 Answers
- Circadian rhythm is the biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours
Question 46 Answers
- This question is not in the document
Question 47 Answers
- The temporal lobe houses the auditory cortex.
Question 48 Answers
- Lucy should specialize in developmental psychology
Question 49 Answers
- The most probable effect of parietal lobe damage is no sensation in the legs and feet.
Question 50 Answers
- Agonists increase neurotransmitter firing and antagonists decrease it.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in psychology, including conjoined twins case studies, memory, and the differences between psychologists and psychiatrists. This quiz also covers the evolutionary perspective on sleep patterns and correlations in psychology.
