AAQ Prep
This type of research study has an independent variable and a dependent variable.
Experiment
This brain part connects the left and right hemispheres.
corpus callosum
This type of neuron receives information from the external world and sends it in toward the spinal cord and brain.
sensory neuron
Often confused with serotonin, this "pleasure chemical" is how your brain rewards you for scrolling.
dopamine
This theory of dreams posits that dreaming aids in the processing of memories
consolidation theory
The bare minimum intensity of stimulus needed in order for a stimulus to be perceived
absolute threshold
"The study used informed consent" would probably earn a point for the question about this type of guideline.
ethical guidelines
This brain part regulates the pituitary gland and is important for sexual arousal, sleep and body temperature.
Hypothalamus
This is the process in which a nerve cell's charge switches from negative to positive.
depolarization
This is the brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter.
GABA
This type of sleep is often called "paradoxical" because our body is paralyzed while our brain waves are active, as if we were awake.
REM sleep
This occurs when sensory receptors respond less to unchanging stimuli
sensory adaptation
The use of random selection versus a convenience sample would be important in answering the extent of "something" in this part of the AAQ.
extent of generalizability
This lobe processes auditory information.
temporal lobe
During this brief period of time, a neuron cannot "fire".
refractory period
This class of neurotransmitter makes it more likely that a neuron will fire.
agonists
This theory of dreams states that dreams are random and meaningless byproducts of neural firings that happen during sleep.
activation-synthesis theory
Opponent-process theory explains why this brief and inaccurate perception of colors occurs
afterimage
operational definition
Located at the back of the brain, this lobe processes visual information.
occipital lobe
This disorder is caused by damage to receptors for the neurotransmitter ACh.
myasthenia gravis (MG)
This neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in the perception of pain.
Substance P
A synonym for "lack of sleep", this problem leads to all kinds of health problems
sleep deprivation
This principle states that the just-noticeable difference is a constant proportion rather than a constant amount
Weber's Law
An answer would score two points to the argumentation question if it (1) accurately interpreted a specific result from the study to (2) explain how the results support or refute this thing.
hypothesis
This funky-named part of the brainstem is responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing.
medulla oblongata
Made of glial cells, this coating protects the axon.
myelin sheath
This neurotransmitter helps you carry out voluntary movements. A lack of it is correlated with Alzheimer's disease.
ACh (acetylcholine)
In this disorder, the body does not become paralyzed during REM sleep, leading to the physical acting out of dream behavior
REM sleep behavior disorder
This theory of auditory perception posits that groups of neurons in the ear alternate to produce the perception of sound.
volley theory