Psych 1010 Exam 1 Review

Module 2

100

If we overestimate how much we know for an exam, we may be experiencing the _____ bias.

overconfidence

200

A researcher studies the relationship between playing nonviolent video games and helpful behavior. She develops a study and makes a prediction that those who play more nonviolent games are more likely to perform charitable work. This prediction that she will test with her study is a(n):

hypothesis

300

A researcher assigns students to either re-read their textbook or create flashcards, and then assesses their knowledge with an exam. In this case, which variable is the dependent variable?

Score on the exam

400

A researcher asks participants to report hours of video game playing and hours of volunteering. She finds that the more video games they play, the fewer hours they volunteer. Can she conclude that video games cause people to be volunteer less?

No, this is correlational not an experiment.

Module 4

100

In a neuron, this is the structure that transmits an electrical impulse from the cell body.

The axon

200

The ____ nervous system calms and conserves energy.

Parasympathetic

300

Endocrine messages are delivered more slowly than those in the nervous system because hormones travel through the ______.

bloodstream

400

This division of the nervous system facilitates sensory input and motor movement.

Somatic

Module 5

100

This older brain structure in the brain is associated with balance and coordination.

Cerebellum

200

This brain area is especially important in memory functioning

Hippocampus

300

This brain area is associated with experience of strong emotions such as fear and anger.

Amygdala

400

This bundle of nerves helps to relay sensory information from the spinal cord to the brain

Reticular formation

Module 6

100

This hemisphere has been identified as important for language processing.

Left

200

This cortex in the brain corresponds to movements your body parts make.

Motor cortex

300

This lobe in the brain is helpful with processing sensory information and assisting with spatial awareness.

Parietal lobe

400

This structure facilitates communication between the two brain hemispheres.

Corpus callosum