Show:
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
100
Which of the approaches to psychology emphasizes observable responses over inner experiences when accounting for behavior?
What is behaviorism?
100
The primary effect of the myelin sheath is to
What is increase the velocity of conduction of the action potential along the axon?
100
Which of the following techniques is a brain imaging technique that produces the most detailed picture of the brain structure?
What is MRI?
100
An individual who drinks alcohol daily find it necessary to drink increasing amounts to achieve the state of well-being attained in the past. This individual is showing
What is tolerance?
100
What are the three main components of Freud's psychoanalytical approach?
Id, Ego, Superego
200
Leadership, job satisfaction, and employee motivation are all studied in which of the following psychological disciplines?
What is I/O psychology?
200
The sequence of shifts in the electrical charge of a neuron is called
What is the action potential?
200
Going on a road trip with no end destination in mind is an example of...
What is bottom up processing?
200
*** daily double***What type of brain waves would Paul use while taking the ACT
What are beta waves?
200
Kevin laughs when others are injured by his thoughtless pranks and shows little regard for the feelings or well-being of others. He has been in trouble with the police and other authority figures a number of times. Which of the following disorders would best describe Kevin’s behavior?
What is anti social behavior?
300
Although Jimmy seems bright and capable to his parents and friends, he has been failing in school. Jimmy agrees to speak with a psychologist, who suggests that his problems stem from internal processes such as unrealistic expectations and negative thinking. The psychologist’s view is typical of which of the following models of behavior?
What is cognitive psychology?
300
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with love?
What is oxytocin??
300
Visual acuity is best in the
What is fovea?
300
Which stage of non-REM sleep is characterized by a periodic appearance of sleep spindles?
What is stage two sleep?
300
A soccer player who does not have much athletic skill constantly criticizes other athletes’ performances.
What is projection?
400
When studying migration patterns of birds, you look at the whole flock, not just one bird
What is gestalt?
400
Brain damage that leaves a person capable of understanding speech but with an impaired ability to produce speech most likely indicated injury to which of the following?
What is Broca's area?
400
Mr. Casey was grading tests in the library during second hour. A delinquent student was tapping his pencil eraser against the desk in the computer lab. After a few minutes of grading, Mr. Casey was about 50% sure the noise was coming from the next room over. Which theory does this exemplify?
What is absolute threshold?
400
Why are anti-depressants used to treat depression?
prevent the re-uptake of serotonin?
400
A woman who is unaware of her anger toward her friend expresses affection for that friend.
What is reaction formation?
500
A survey shows that children who have encyclopedias in their homes can earn better grades in school than children whose homes lack encyclopedias. The researcher concludes that having encyclopedias at home improves grades. This conclusion is erroneous primarily because the researcher has incorrectly
What is inferred causation from correlation?
500
what are the parts of the limbic system and their functions?
What is smell
500
Why can cats see better at night than humans?
more rods than cones in the retina?
500
What are the three categories of drugs with corresponding examples?
hallucinogen-lsd depressant- alcohol stimulant- caffeine
500
Rhonda sometimes experiences periods of major depression. At other times, she is extremely talkative and active, appears to be in a euphoric mood, goes days without sleeping and reports that her thoughts are racing. The most likely diagnosis of Rhonda’s condition is
What bi-polar?