Module 2
If we overestimate how much we know for an exam, we may be experiencing the _____ bias.
overconfidence
In a neuron, this is the structure that transmits an electrical impulse from the cell body.
The axon
This older brain structure in the brain is associated with balance and coordination.
Cerebellum
This hemisphere has been identified as important for language processing.
Left
A researcher studies the relationship between playing nonviolent video games and helpful behavior. She develops a study and makes a prediction that those who play more nonviolent games are more likely to perform charitable work. This prediction that she will test with her study is a(n):
hypothesis
The ____ nervous system calms and conserves energy.
Parasympathetic
This brain area is especially important in memory functioning
Hippocampus
This cortex in the brain corresponds to movements your body parts make.
Motor cortex
A researcher assigns students to either re-read their textbook or create flashcards, and then assesses their knowledge with an exam. In this case, which variable is the dependent variable?
Score on the exam
Endocrine messages are delivered more slowly than those in the nervous system because hormones travel through the ______.
bloodstream
This brain area is associated with experience of strong emotions such as fear and anger.
Amygdala
This lobe in the brain is helpful with processing sensory information and assisting with spatial awareness.
Parietal lobe
A researcher asks participants to report hours of video game playing and hours of volunteering. She finds that the more video games they play, the fewer hours they volunteer. Can she conclude that video games cause people to be volunteer less?
No, this is correlational not an experiment.
This division of the nervous system facilitates sensory input and motor movement.
Somatic
This bundle of nerves helps to relay sensory information from the spinal cord to the brain
Reticular formation
This structure facilitates communication between the two brain hemispheres.
Corpus callosum