Research
They approve research using all human and animal subjects
Institutional Review Board
This psychologist suggested we have an id, ego, and superego
Sigmund Freud
Chemicals that mimic a neurotransmitter at the receptor site
Agonist
What stage of sleep do you dream in?
Rapid Eye-Movement (REM)
How many keys does a standard piano have?
88 keys
This does not equal causation
Correlation
The father of American Psychology
William James
A sudden, permanent change in a gene
Mutation
Alcohol is considered a ________
Cocaine is considered a ________
Depressant;
Stimulant
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
Your assessment is considered this when it accurately and consistently measures what it is supposed to
Valid & Reliable
Abraham Maslow
This part of a neuron coats the axon and acts as an insulator to help increase the speed of a signal
Myelin sheath
Our awareness of ourselves and our environment
Consciousness
What do you call a scientist that specializes in the study of insects
Entomologist
You follow this method when getting ready to do research
The scientific method
This theory of psychology focuses on observable behavior
Behaviorism
This part of the brain is associated with the production of speech
Broca's area
College students should be getting this many hours of sleep
7-9 hours
What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Saffron
The p value when something is considered significant
.05
The study of cognition, thought, and their relationship to experiences and actions
cognitive psychology
This neurotransmitter is involved with memory and learning.
Glutamate
The discomfort and distress that follows discontinuing the use of an addictive drug
Withdrawal
What singer holds the record for most Grammy nominations?
Beyonce