In science, a theory explains behaviors or events by offering ideas that organize what we have observed. The theory is ________________ ______________.
What is Scientific Method
100
Dendrites _________. Axons ________.
What is listen/speak
100
What is the part of the brainstem that controls heartbeat and breathing? The ___________.
What is medulla
100
Who discovered Classical Conditioning? and what type of animal did he use to test out Classical Conditioning?
Who is Pavlov and dog
100
Both classical and operant conditioning are forms of __________________learning.
What is associated
200
A _______________variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment.
What is independent
200
It is the body’s second communication system. Glands in this system secrete hormones, another form of a chemical messenger, which travel through our bloodstream and influence our behaviors and emotions. It is the
What is Endocrine System
200
This coordinates voluntary movement. The _____________.
What is cerebellum
200
Who discovered Operant Conditioning and what type of animal did he use?
Who is Skinner/pigeons.
200
________________ _____________ provided a neutral basis for everyday imitation and observational learning. When a monkey grasps, holds, or tears something, these neurons fire.
What is mirror neurons
300
___________causes a change in the Dependent Variable.
What is Independent variable
300
Where two neurons meet is called the ___________ _________.
What is synaptic gap
300
This lobe controls speaking/muscle movements (motor cortex)/making plans/judgements. It is the ________________.
What is frontal lobe
300
In classical conditioning, the NS becomes a ____ after it reliably signals the occurrence of the ________.
What is CS/US
300
In an experiment, preschool children pounded and kicked a large inflated Bobo doll that an adult had just beaten on. This experiment served to illustrate the importance of _______________ _____________.
What is observational learning
400
A scientist wants to see if the brightness of light has any effect on a moth being attracted to the light. The brightness of the light is controlled by the scientist. This would be the ___________.
What is independent variable.
400
The endocrine glands’ control center is the __________ ____________. This pea-sized structure is located in the brain’s core
What is pituitary gland
400
This part of the Limbic system controls aggression and fear. The ____________.
What is amygdala
400
Colin was spanked on several occasions for spilling his milk at the restaurant. These experiences made him fearful of the restaurant. In this case, spanking was a(an) ____ for Colin's fear.
What is US
400
Children often imitate behaviors seen on television. This best illustrates the impact of __________
What is modeling
500
How the moth reacts to the different light levels (distance to light source) would be the _______________.
What is dependent variable
500
Undersupply of this neurotransmitter can lead to depression. The neurotransmitter is ___________.
What is serotonin
500
This part of the Limbic system controls hunger, thirst, body temperature. The ____________. This part of the Limbic system process conscious memories or new memories. The ____________.
What is hypothalamus/hippocampus
500
Behavior that operates on the environment to produce rewarding or punishing events is called ___________ _________.
operant behavior
500
__________ is certainly a factor in observational learning, in which higher animals learn without direct experience, by watching and imitating others.