Key Science Skills
Which variable is the one we manipulate?
Independent variable
What are the 4 lobes of the brain?
frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal
what does biopsychosocial stand for?
biological, psychological and social
What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
as arousal increases, so does performance until a peak is reached. After, any more arousal leads to a decline in performance.
how many marks are there in the exam?
70
What makes Psychology a science?
1. testable hypothesis 2. the scientific method 3. having a research question
What is the primary function of the cerebellum?
Balance and coordination
What neurotransmitter is involved in gambling disorders?
dopamine!!
Is arousal or performance the IV?
Arousal
what colours are on the French flag?
blue, white, red
Is it possible to prevent all extraneous variables?
NO!
What is the limbic system in control of?
Emotional responses
What is the purpose of the biopsychosocial model?
to understand mental health and illness from 3 perspectives.
mental imagery
What year was miss Wilson born?
2000
What is a disadvantage of between-subject design?
Participant related variables
Predict what can happen if someone's occipital lobe is damanged.
they can't see
What are the 3 terms on the mental health continuum?
mentally healthy, mental health problem, mental illness
Name 1 way to increase arousal and 1 way to decrease arousal.
pep talk, relaxing music
Are there scissors in miss Wilson's pencil case?
NO :(
debriefing, informed consent, confidentiality, withdrawal rights, voluntary participation
Explain the fight, flight, freeze response
It is an AUTOMATIC response by the SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM to a perceived threat.
I'm having illusions of control. where does this fit in the biopsychosocial model?
psychological
What does tangible mean, and what motivation is it connected to?
something physical - extrinsic
How many siblings does miss Wilson have?
3