Psychological Science
____________ is supposedly based on rigorous evidence but is not actually supported by such evidence
pseudoscience
In psychology, a(n) ___________ is a SET of propositions explaining how people think, feel, or act.
theory
__________ are the cellular building blocks of the brain.
neurons
The two main components of the nervous system are the __________ and __________.
central; peripheral
The evolutionary perspective emphasizes the influence of _______ on behavior
Genetics
_________ are observations collected over the course of a study.
data
The hippocampus is part of the __________ system
limbic
__________ is a neurotransmitter involved in reward processing.
dopamine
_________ involves thinking about how much you already know, and how much you still need to study.
metacognition
_______________ variables are only used in experiments.
Manipulated
The ____ is in charge of basic motivational states like hunger, thirst, and sexual arousal.
hypothalamus
A _____ is a junction between two neurons
synapse
The WEIRD acronym describing participants in psychological research, stands for:
_______________ help researchers make abstract variables more concrete
The ____ cortex is responsible for processing sensation, while the ____ cortex is responsible for processing movement.
This is the deepest stage of sleep, characterized by delta waves and release of growth hormone.
Stage 4
The use of _____ differentiates psychological science from pseudoscience.
empirical evidence
A poll that summarizes the approval rating of different politicians is one example of ____________ research.
descriptive
________ is the part of the limbic system responsible for control of movement
basal ganglia
If a neuron has just fired and cannot fire again for a short time, it is in the __________ period.
refractory