Research Methods
A psychologist using the method of naturalistic observation would
observe behavior as it happens outside the laboratory or clinic
The most obvious difference between the human brain and the brain of a carp would be in the
Cerebral Cortex
Fertilization of an ovum outside a woman's body is called
in virto fertilization
The tendency for prior learning to inhibit recall of later learning is called
proactive interference
The pain-killing effects of acupuncture may be related to
Release of Endorphins
In a study of effects of alcohol on driving ability the control group should be given
No alcohol
The major link between the brain and the glandular system is the
Hypothalamus
The first milk produced by a woman in the first few days after giving birth is called
Colostrum
Things that are heard are held as a brief _________ in the sensory register
echo
Information picked up by the body's receptor cells is termed
Sensation
A scientific explanation that remains tentative until it has been adequately tested called a
Hypothesis
_____________ is closely related to Grammar and Pronunciation
Broca's Area
When a gene is ___________ the trait it controls will be present every time the gene is present
Dominant
Memories outside of conscious awareness are called
Implicit Memories
The Function of the Lens is to
Focus an image on the retina
A study to determine the degree of relationship between two events is called
The Correlational Method
Damage to the Cerebellum would most likely result in
A loss of muscular coordination
Compared to Mothers, Fathers spend more time
Playing with the infant
The image that persists for about one-half second after being seen is a
Information processed below the normal level of awareness is called
Subliminal
________________ is an ability to evaluate, compare, analyze, critique, and synthesize information.
Critical Thinking
The Endocrine System
secretes hormones into the blood stream for communication
The three basic emotions which appear to be unlearned but take time to develop are
anger, fear, joy
The part of the brain that functions as a "switching station" between the STM and LTM is the
Hippocampus
Neural Circuits of many Sensory Systems
Respond to specific stimulus patterns