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History of Psychology
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a psychological study is conducted through careful observation and scientifically-based research. A.Rational Approach B.Empirical Approach C.Introspection D.Psychoanalysis
B.What is the empirical approach.
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In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated is the ________________ variable. A.Dependent variable B.Independent variable C.Original variable D.Added variable
B.What is the independent variable.
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These are specialized cells that make up the basic building blocks of the nervous system. A.Atoms B.Neurons C.Dendrites D.Somas
B. What are neurons.
100
Visible light waves are a type of this kind of energy. A.Wave Energy B.Visible Energy C.Electrospectum Energy D.Electromagnetic Energy
D. What is electromagnetic energy
100
The unscientific study of the mental processes and behavior. A.Pseudopsychology B.Biopsychology C.Psychology D.Neuropsychology
A. Pseudopsychology
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This person established a research lab to study the structure of the mind in 1879. A.Wilhelm Wundt B.Sigmund Freud C.John Locke D.William James
A.Who is Wilhelm Wundt.
200
Professor Parr wants to study children's social behavior and visits a preschool to monitor and record behavior on the playground. A.Experminent B.Case Study C.Naturalistic Observation D.Survey
D.What is naturalistic observation.
200
This limbic system structure is involved in many tasks including the formation of long-terms memories. A. Hypothalamus B.Thalamus C.Hippocampus D.Medulla
C. What is the hippocampus.
200
Color blindness and color afterimages are best explained by what theory of color vision B.Visibly Hue Theory B.Binocular Disparity Theory C.Trichromatic Theory D.Opponent-Process Theory
D.Opponent-Process Theory
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This perspective explains that the causes of behavior lie in genetics, the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine system. A.Cognitive Perspective B.Biological Perspective C.Behaviorist Perspective D.Humanistic Perspective
B.Biological Perspective
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A technique for studying conscious mental processes. A.Functionalism B.Behaviorism C.Rationalism D.Introspection
D.Introspection
300
This type of math allows one to determine if group differences are due to chance or statistically significant. A. Inferential Statistics B.Operational Statistics C.Z-Score Algebra D. Psychological Algebra
A.What is inferential statistics.
300
This part of the autonomic nervous system returns the body to calmer functioning after arousal of some kind. A.Sympathetic Nervous System B.Parasympathetic Nervous System C.Spinal Cord D. Somatic Nervous System
B.What is the parasympathetic nervous system.
300
This is a binocular depth cue that allows us to see great differences in close objects A.Retinal Disparity B.Interposition C.Texture Gradient D.Linear Perspective
A.Retinal Disparity
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What is the technical term that refers to or describes the rods and cones A.Feature Detectors B.Photoreceptors C.Nociceptor D.Proprioceptors
B.Photoreceptors
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John Watson relied on the pioneering work of __________________ in establishing behaviorism as a paradigm of psychology. a. B.F. Skinner B. Wilhelm Wundt C. Ivan Pavlov D. William James
C. Ivan Pavlov
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This is only achieved if all those in the target population have an equal chance of being selected for the experiment at hand. A.Assorted sample B.Sample bias C.Random sample D.Experimental sample
C.What is a random sample.
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This neuroscientist worked with severe epileptics and subsequently discovered information about hemispheric lateralization. A.William James B. Edward Titchner C. Michael Gazzaniga D. Ivan Pavlov
C. Who is Michael Gazzaniga.
400
This muscular structure controls the amount of light entering the eyeball. A.Optic Nerve B.Pupil C.Iris D.Retina
C.Iris
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This is the nerve impulse caused by a change in the electrical charge across the cell membrane of the axon, causing the release of neurotransmitters. A.Resting potential B.Action potential C.Ion charge D.Myelin sheath
B.Action potential
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1. Although Paul seems bright and capable to his parents and friends, he has been failing in school. Paul agrees to speak with a psychologist, who suggests that his problems stem from internal processes such as unrealistic expectations and negative thinking. The psychologist’s view is typical of which of the following models of behavior? A.Cognitive B.Psychoanalytic C.Humanistic D.Sociobiological
A.Cognitive
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1. Which of the following is an example of informed consent? A.A person agrees to participate in a study after taking a psychology course B. A person agrees to participate in a study after receiving an explanation of the study C.. A person agrees to participate in a study after being told what the results are expected to be D.. A person agrees to participate in a study after being paid in advance for his participation
B. A person agrees to participate in a study after receiving an explanation of the study
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Dr. Johnson briefly flashed a picture of a key in the right visual field of a split-brain patient. The patient could probably: A.It depends which hemisphere of their brain was removed. B.Draw a picture of a key using the left hand. C.Verbally report that a key was seen. D.None of the above.
C.Verbally report that a key was seen.
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1. After staring at a very intense red stimulus for a few minutes, Carrie shifted her gaze to a beige wall and “saw” the color _________. Carrie’s experience provides support for the __________ theory. A. Blue; opponent-process B. Green; opponent-process C.. Green; dual-process D. Blue; trichromatic
B. Green; opponent-process
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This is a clear and precise explanation of the item being measured in an experiment. It allows for replication of the study and removes ambiguity. A.Inferential Statistics b.Psychological Definition c.Behavioral Definition D.Operational Definition
D.Operational Definition