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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 ______.

  • experiment
  • naturalistic observation
  • case study (correct)
  • survey

Clive Wearing could remember which of the following types of memory?

  • new people he meets
  • how to play the piano (correct)
  • headlines from the news
  • the most recent updates in his children's lives

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?

<p>Psychiatrist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>evolutionary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______.

<p>social psychology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a weak positive correlation?

<p>+0.2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals appears to be most likely to experience dreams?

<p>mammals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following branches of psychology is most closely related to the biological perspective?

<p>Evolutionary Psychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs behaves partially like a stimulant, partially like a depressant, and partially like a hallucinogen?

<p>Marijuana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Broca's area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ 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.

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

Which of the following uses input from the eyes to regulate melatonin release?

<p>Suprachiasmatic nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______.

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The ______ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration.

<p>sympathetic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ variable measures effects of the independent variable.

<p>dependent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A negative correlation means ______.

<p>one variable decreases as the other increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>psychological dependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following higher level processes is not a function of the cerebral cortex?

<p>breathing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sensory and motor neurons of the ______ nervous system are associated with activities traditionally thought of as conscious or voluntary.

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

Penelope studies how the structure and function of the nervous system is related to behavior. She is a ______.

<p>biopsychologist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the tendency to ignore evidence that disproves ideas or beliefs.

<p>confirmation bias (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is controlled by the experimenter.

<p>independent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which correlation coefficient best represents a moderate relationship showing fewer anxiety symptoms in people who report higher life satisfaction?

<p>+0.4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______.

<p>replication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Wernicke's area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______.

<p>tolerance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the tendency to maintain a balance, or optimal level, within a biological system?

<p>homeostasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>double-blind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>naturalistic observation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol is considered a ______ because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.

<p>depressant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ research studies the same groups of participants over time.

<p>longitudinal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of a neuron contain ______ that house neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers of the nervous system.

<p>terminal buttons; vesicles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a patient simply believes a treatment will reduce pain, often times it will. This describes ______.

<p>the placebo effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of psychology is most closely related to ideas like punishment and reinforcement?

<p>behaviorism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The therapeutic effects of LSD and psilocybin appear to be tied to decreased functioning in the ______.

<p>default mode network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The only way to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables is to conduct a(n) ______.

<p>experiment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ rhythm is the biological rhythm that occurs over approximately 24 hours.

<p>circadian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cocaine is considered a ______ drug because it tends to increase overall levels of neural activity.

<p>stimulant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The auditory cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?

<p>temporal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lucy wants to study changes in cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ______ psychology.

<p>developmental (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>no sensation in his legs and feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agonists ______ firing and antagonists ______ firing.

<p>increase; decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Case Study

A research method that involves an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, or event.

Experiment

A type of research where a researcher manipulates one variable (independent variable) to observe its effect on another variable (dependent variable).

Confounding Variable

A variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables, creating a misleading impression of a direct causal relationship.

Psychiatrist

A mental health professional with a medical degree (M.D.) who can diagnose and treat mental illnesses, including prescribing medication.

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Evolutionary Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the role of evolutionary processes in shaping human behavior and mental processes.

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Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies how people think, learn, remember, and solve problems.

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Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

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Auditory Cortex

A brain region involved in processing auditory information, located in the temporal lobe.

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Confirmation Bias

The tendency for individuals to seek out and favor information that confirms their existing beliefs while avoiding contradictory evidence.

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Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where people experience real physiological and psychological effects from a treatment or substance, even if it has no active ingredients.

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Naturalistic Observation

A type of research that involves carefully observing and recording behavior in a natural setting without manipulating any variables.

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Survey

A type of research that involves collecting data from a large sample of people using questionnaires or interviews.

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Longitudinal Study

A type of research that involves studying the same group of participants over a period of time, allowing researchers to track changes in behavior or development.

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Independent Variable

The independent variable is the one manipulated by the experimenter to observe its effects.

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Dependent Variable

The dependent variable is the one measured by the experimenter to see if it is affected by the independent variable.

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Episodic Memory

Memories that include personal experiences, events, and emotions.

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Classical Conditioning

A type of learning that involves associating two stimuli, one of which is neutral and the other elicits a reflexive response.

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Operant Conditioning

A type of learning that involves associating a behavior with its consequences, which can be either rewarding or punishing.

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Homeostasis

The tendency for the body to maintain a stable internal environment, such as temperature, blood sugar levels, or heart rate.

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Depressant

A drug that decreases the overall level of activity in the central nervous system.

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Stimulant

A drug that increases overall levels of activity in the central nervous system.

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Occipital Lobe

A brain region involved in processing visual information.

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Prefrontal Cortex

A brain region involved in planning, decision-making, and motor control, located in the frontal lobe.

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Double-blind Study

A type of research design where neither the participants nor the researcher knows who is in the experimental or control group, reducing bias.

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Tolerance

The tendency for a person to have less of an effect from a drug over time, requiring higher doses to achieve the same result.

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Sympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response to stress, preparing the body for action.

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

The part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for the "rest-and-digest" response, calming the body down and promoting relaxation.

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Observational Learning

A type of learning that involves observing and imitating the behaviors of others, particularly models.

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Archival Research

A research method that uses existing data, such as records or documents, to study a phenomenon.

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Cross-sectional Study

A type of research that involves collecting data from a single point in time, providing a snapshot of the phenomenon being studied.

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Correlational Research

A type of research that involves studying the relationship between two or more variables, without manipulating any variables.

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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.

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