In a psychological experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the investigator is called the _________ variable.
What is the independent variable
100
The two major divisions of the nervous system are the
(state answer without acronym)
What is the central and peripheral.
100
In this form of learning behavior is said to be influenced by its consequences.
What is operant conditioning.
100
This is the process of getting information out of memory storage.
What is retrieval.
100
According to __________ there are many intelligences, including kinesthetic, bodily, musical and etc.
Who is Gardner
200
A psychologist studies the play behavior of children by watching groups of them play at recess. Which type of research is being used?
What is naturalistic observation.
200
These are tiny gaps separating neurons from one another across which information must be transmitted.
What is synapses.
200
This type of learning involves witnessing and imitating the behavior of others.
What is observational learning.
200
If the letters OBACKFIBHJCA are rearranged to HBO-JFK-CIA-ABC, they are easier to remember. This illustrates the usefulness of what memory strategy?
What is chunking.
200
If a test yields consistent scores time and time again it is referred to as a __________ test.
What is reliable.
300
When each member of a population has an equal chance of being chosen for a study, the individuals selected constitute a ___________ sample.
What is a random sample.
300
This region of the brain controls basic functions such as breathing and alertness.
What is the brainstem.
300
___________ increases a behavior while ____________ decreases it.
What is reinforcement and punishment.
300
If you were asked to name the first five presidents of the United States, you would rely most heavily on this type of memory.
What is semantic memory.
300
Serena believes intelligence is biologically inherited. Serena's belief emphasizes the _______ position.
What is nature.
400
In this type of research a representative sample of people is asked to answer questions about their behaviors and opinions.
What is a survey.
400
Patrick slipped, fell and hit his head on the ground. He has had difficulty seeing since the accident. Patrick has most likely damaged his ____________ lobe.
What is occipital.
400
If a tone causes a dog to salivate because it has regularly been associated with the presentation of food, the tone is called a(n)
What is a conditioned stimulus.
400
The "magical number seven, plus or minus two" refers to the storage capacity of ______________ memory
What is short term memory.
400
A study that tracks the intellectual development of one group of individuals from their childhood to old age would be considered a __________ study.
What is a longitudinal study.
500
In an experiment to find out if taking vitamins increases IQ scores, the IQ scores would be
What is the dependent variable.
500
This type of neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons.
What are dendrites.
500
The underlying process of classical conditioning is basically _____________.
What is association - or associating two variables or events.
500
Which type of test questions requires the use of recognition?
What is multiple choice? (also acceptable - matching)
500
If a 4 month old infant appears not to notice a pacifier that you have just hidden under a blanket, Piaget would say that infant lacks an understanding of ___________.