IB Psych Midterm YR 1 2024 Study Guide PDF

IB PSYCH Study Guide Spring 2024 Format: 30 Multiple Choice Questions from content we have explored in class focus on: 1. What is Psychology (define) 2. What are the major parts of the brain that and their corresponding behavior associated: - Frontal Lobe = Personality/Thinking/Planning Hi...

IB PSYCH Study Guide Spring 2024 Format: 30 Multiple Choice Questions from content we have explored in class focus on: 1. What is Psychology (define) 2. What are the major parts of the brain that and their corresponding behavior associated: - Frontal Lobe = Personality/Thinking/Planning Hippocampus - memory Amygdala emotion 3. What are some neurotransmitters and their general associated behaviors Serotonin - emotions/depression b. Dopamine - reward center - movement.oxytocin - trust 4. What some of the Methods Psychologists use to study behavior (when would each be used) a. Experiment / Case Study / Survey / Correlation / Observation 5. What are ways to look at the brain? (MRI / EEG / CAT / PET) - Given an example could you describe which method was used? 6. Evolutionary Theory of Attraction (look at the studies we discussed) 7. What would a Positive Correlation look like graphed? 8. Given 4 correlational numbers could you determine which was the strongest? (.54.34 -.87 ,10)? 9. What kinds of behaviors have NEGATIVE CORRELATIONS? (Sleep and ___) Not studying and __) 10. Given information about a specific study we explored can you identify the results or issues with the experiment (ethics) 11. Given the part of neuron identifying it’s function or location (synapse, myelin sheath) 12. Given a short study can you identify the degree of VALIDITY or RELIABILITY (High Med Low) There are 2 pieces to the writing: First is what we talked about in class OUTLINING INFO in the study provided. Writing: This is what we talked about in class. I will give you a study. You will identify each area of the study: Aim: / Hypothesis: / Variables: IV / DV Population: (Type of sampling) / Summary/Results: Is the Study Valid? - How do you know and what type of validity are you using (Content/Ecological) Discuss the possibility of generalizing the findings of the study. Is the Study Reliable? How do you know and which type of Reliability are you using or if it’s not evident do you think it is reliable - WHY/Why Not? Discuss how a researcher could ensure that the results of the study are credible. What are the ethics in the study? What are the cultural influences? The second is to use this prompt and one study you know - You can use the guide sheet to trigger your memory - but since you know the essay topics in advance it should be really easy! SAMPLE: 2.3 EXPLAIN, using ONE or MORE examples the effect of neurotransmission on human behavior. Be certain you explain how each SHOWS effect on behavior with as much detail as possible. Describe the study - use as much detail as possible. Hint: Baumgartner