Research
Is it necessary to obtain informed consent from research participants before they begin participating in the study?
Yes informed consent is required from all participants.
The central nervous system is composed of the...
brain and spinal cord
Which of the following is considered to be a pseudopsychology?
a. Cognitive Psychology
b. Trait Theory
c. Astrology
d, Behaviorism
c. Astrology
Define psychology
the scientific study of overt behavior and mental processes
The two parts of the nervous system are the:
Central and peripheral
Can correlation be greater than 1?
No
involuntary physical changes that occur in the body are controlled by...
autonomic nervous system
This school of psychology states that the field should limit itself to the study of overt, observable actions
Behaviorism
What is overt behavior?
only those things that can be observed
The area of the nervous system that is responsible for mediating reflexes is the:
spinal cord
What's a research method?
A systematic process for answering scientific questions
The voluntary command Harvey uses to give a thumbs up is controlled by...
the somatic nervous system
Sigmund Freud's model of psychology focused on...
The Unconscious Mind
Define the correlation method
What is a common neurotransmitter?
A. Acetylcholine
B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
C. Serotonin
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the naturalistic observation method?
Careful observation of behavior
individual nerve cells specialized to carry and process information
neurons
This approach emphasizes the roles of internal and external factors in determining behavior
Social-Cognitive Theory
To be conscious means....
a. That one is awake
b.That one is aware
c. That one is completely alert
d. All of these
d. All of these
A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance. Which area of the brain that is related to these findings would concern the nurse?
a. Thalamus
b. Brainstem
c. Cerebellum
d. Extrapyramidal tract
c. Cerebellum
True or False? Ethical guidelines also protect animals.
True, Ethical guidelines extend to animals.
The portion of the brain named _____ governs coordination and motor skills
cerebellum
What is structuralism?
Structuralism is a mode of knowledge of nature and human life that is interested in relationships rather than individual objects
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
The part of the nervous system that quiets the body after arousal and helps maintain vital functions (like breathing) at moderate levels
Select all the signs and symptoms a patient can experience with the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system: Select all that apply:
A. Tachycardia
B. Hypotension
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Dilated pupils
E. Urinary incontinence
F. Bronchodilation
G. Cold and clammy
H. Excessive salivation
I. Sweating
The answers are A, C, D, F, and I.