Word Nerd
Time To Work
Do You Trust Me?
Let's Get Scientific
Today's A New Day
100
"Something that has an effect purely because your brain thinks it will have an effect" or "Something that has no medicinal or pharmalogical effects" is better known as what?
A Placebo / The Placebo Effect
100
List at least 2 different fields of Psychology.
Academic/Research, Behavioural, Clinical, Cognitive, Community, Counselling, Developmental & Educational, Forensic, General Practice, Health, Neuropsychologist, Organisational, Personality, Psychiatric, Social, Sports/Exercise
100
True or False: Astrology and Horoscopes are a scientific form of personality assessment in Psychology.
False
100
Is Psychology considered a "real" science?
Yes, because it follows the scientific method.
100
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is comprised of 2 main parts. Name these
The brain and the spinal cord.
200
In term 1, we defined Psychology as "the scientific study of..."
List at least 2 things that we had in our definition.
"... the mind, thoughts, feelings and behaviours."
200
If you are a qualified psychologist, you must register as a member of the APS. What does the APS stand for?
Australian Psychological Society
200
3 of these common beliefs about Psychology are false. Which one is true?
7: You are more likely to be attracted to someone with similar interests and background.
200
Which of the following are considered to be pseudoscience based on evidence that they do not work (there may be more than one)?
Conversion Therapy
Polygraph (lie detector tests)
Handwriting Analysis
All of them!
200
Approximately how much does the human brain weigh?
1300g / 1.3kg, OR
3 pounds, OR
Approx 2% of our body mass
300
Define the term "Pseudoscience"
Fake science. Non scientific things that pretend to be science.
300
How many years does a qualified psychologist need to have studied for at University?
At least 6 years
300
"A cleverly worded 'personal' description based on general, stereotypical statements that will be readily accepted as an accurate self-description my most people" are better know as B_____ S_____
(clue: No, the answer is not "Bull S***!" =P)
Barnum Statements (named after P. T. Barnum (The Greatest Showman).
300
Which of the following is considered the first step of the Scientific Method?
Form a hypothesis
Conduct an experiment
Make observations and ask questions
Form a conclusion
c) Making observations and asking questions
300
We watched 2 videos about a girl who had a stroke at the age of 18 and suffers from Aphasia. In the first video, she struggled to remember her name. What is her name?
Sarah OR Sarah Scott
400
There is a 9 letter word related to Psychology hidden in these jumbled letters. Find it.
(If nobody gets the 9 letter word, the longest valid word will earn points, so basically try to find the longest word you can!)
THERAPIST
(if nobody got Therapist, give points to whichever team has the longest word)
400
List at least 2 differences between Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Be specific with which is which!
400
In medical studies, patients are often divided up into 3 groups: the trial group, the placebo group and the null-treatment group. Identify which group each of the following represents:
Group 1: Given something that will have no effect (e.g. TicTac)
Group 2: Given the drug that we want to test
Group 3: Given no treatment at all
Group 1: Placebo group
Group 2: Trial group
Group 3: Null-treatment group
400
"Information that can be tested and verified through observation or experimentation" is better know as E______ E______
Empirical Evidence
400
List the 5 major functions of the human brain
Receiving, holding, analysing, outputting, controlling.
500
Draw the Greek Symbol that is often used as short-hand for "Psyche" or "Psychology"
500
Estimate the average weekly earnings for a Psychologist in Australia.
The team with the closest answer will get the points!
Approximately $1,857/week according to JobOutlook.gov.au
500
Watch this video about the Pain Erazor and identify at least 3 things that make it pseudoscientific:
Extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence, exaggerated or unfalsifiable claims, use of jargon most people wouldn't understand (electroanalgesia), focuses on things being "natural", solution for every problem, reliance on testimonials, lack evidence (or scientists), contradicts itself or makes excuses for contradictions (electric but has no batteries or power source).
500
All scientific experiments involve 3 key variables: IV, DV and CV. Name what each of these abbreviations stands for and describe each type of variable.
IV = Independent Variable: The variable that we deliberately change to see if it has an effect on the DV.
DV = Dependent Variable: The variable that we observe/measure to see if it has changed as a result of changing the IV.
CV = Control Variables: Any other variables that we must try to keep the same throughout the experiment so that our results are not effected.
500
What is the difference between controlled actions and reflex actions? Provide an example of each.
Control: Actions that are consciously coordinated by our brain. (E.g. picking up a glass of water)
Reflex: Actions that are carried out without thought or control that enable us to react rapidly to potential dangers and ensures our survival. (E.g. withdrawing your hand from a hot surface like a stove)
Examples may vary.