Ch.3 Biology and Behavior
Ch.4 Sensation and Perception
Ch.5 Consciousness
Mischallaneous
True or False?
100
What is the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and the spinal cord?
The Central Nervous System
100
what is the psychological process through which we interpret sensory stimulation? A. Perception B. Sensation C. Absolute threshold D. Sensory adaption
A. Perception
100
Preconscious ideas are/are not in your awareness right now, but you could/could not recall them if you had to.
Preconscious ideas ARE NOT in your awareness right now, but you COULD recall them if you had to.
100
Using marijuana can result in..?
Hallucinations
100
Hormones are substances in the body that stimulate growth and many kinds of reactions.
True!
200
Helping people deal with stressful situations is the role of the...
Adrenal Glands
200
What part of the eye enables people to perceive color? A. Cones B. Cornea C. Pupil D. Lens
A. Cones
200
Meditation can be described as a way to...
release stress, help people relax, an altered state of consciousness, an important part of some religions.
200
The largest part of the brain, controlling functions such as thinking and memory.
The Cerebrum
200
Humans experience four taste qualities: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and bitterness.
True!
300
Psychological traits in human beings, such as intelligence, are influenced by...? A. environment B. genes and environment C. genes
B. Genes and environment
300
What part of the ear generates movement and transmitted to the brain? A. Cochlea B. Auditory nerve C. Anvil D. Eardrum
B. Auditory Nerve
300
The use of narcotics can have a negative impact on the body, what are some of these effects?
restless, insomnia, trembling, headaches, nausea, convulsions, hallucinations, and delusions. change in weight, social life etc.
300
Which of the following is an imaging technique used to study the brain? A. Electrical stimulation of the brain B. CAT Scan C. Study of accidents and brain damage D. Electroencephalogram
B. CAT Scan
300
A person who has breathing problems during sleep has narcolepsy.
False! Sleep Apnea
400
How many sections does the Brain have and what are they?
It has 3 sections: the hindbrain, midbrain, and the forebrain.
400
Which of the following is not part of the skin senses? A. Pressure B. Pain C. Temp. D. Smell
D. Smell
400
Name 3 depressant drugs.
Marijuana, Alcohol, Hydrocodone, Heroin, Morphine, Codeine, Oxycodone.
400
During what stage of sleep are we having our most vivid dreams?
During REM sleep.
400
Nicotine and Amphetamines are depressants.
False, they are stimulants
500
Why is the cerebral cortex considered the part of the brain that makes people uniquely human?
it helps us think. We are able to manage our memory, language, emotions, etc.
500
What is the tendency to perceive a complete or whole figure? A. Constant B. Proximity C. Closure D. Common Fate
C. Closure
500
During a typical eight hour night of sleep, most people go through the REM stage about how many times?
about 5 times.
500
What word belongs in this group of words? cool house fat
cat
500
Who theorized that dreams reflect a person's unconscious wishes and urges?
Sigmund Freud
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