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Cettina fills out a personality inventory several times over the course of one year. The results of each administration of the test are extremely different. Cettina's situation suggests that this personality inventory may not be
reliable
The argument over the relative contributions of heredity and environment in the development of various behaviors and personality traits is known as which controversy?
Nature v. Nurture
Based on its effects on the central nervous system, Alcohol can be classified as what?
A depressant
Significant damage to which part of the brain will most likely cause a person to fall into a deep coma from which the person will be unable to awaken.
Reticular Formation
With her eyes closes, Sierra can accurately touch her mouth, nose, and chin with her index finger. Sierra's accuracy illustrates the importance of what?
Kinesthesis
Dr. Schmidt was interested in the relationship between sensation of a stimulus and the sensation of change in a stimulus. She tested this using sensation of weight. Participants were blindfolded and given two equal weight to one hand than the other. The participant was asked to notify her if or when one felt heavier. She found that it was more difficult for the participants to determine the difference in the weights when the equal weights from the first trial were heavy. What type of research study was conducted here?
Correlational
A mutation in a species of lizards that allows them to better blend into their surroundings leads to greater survival and more offspring possessing this mutation in later generations. What does this scenario best exemplify
Natural Selection
These are out of order, put them in the correct sequence of the reflex arc of events set in motion by an environmental stimulus: Interneurons, Motor Neurons, Receptors, Sensory Neurons
Receptors, Sensory, Interneurons, Motor
A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the
Hypothalamus
During the months when there is a large amount of pollen in the air, your hay fever severely affects your sense of smell. At the same time your food all seems to taste the same. This illustrates
Sensory interaction
A person displays behaviors of a psychological disorder that psychologists in the US have not seen before. The best strategy to investigate the nature of those behaviors is to conduct what type of study?
Case Study
Who are we MOST likely to study if we wanted to find strong evidence suggesting the role of heredity on intellectual performance?
Identical Twins
Holly was injured in a car accident. Her doctor prescribed a medication that INCREASES the action of endorphins to decrease pain. What type of medication is she likely prescribed
The medication function as an Agonist
When people consume large amounts of alcohol, they are often unable to recall what they did and said while they were drinking. This occurs because alcohol interferes with what part of the brain
Hippocampus
What mechanism plays the biggest role in our feeling dizzy and unbalanced after a thrilling roller coaster ride?
Semicircular canals in our ears
Because of studies in the past that exposed participants to danger without their knowledge, which of the following was added to the APA ethical guidelines? a) research may not involve deception unless participants are debriefed. b) participation must be voluntary. c) participants must know about all aspects of the study before agreeing to participate d) participants must be offered alternative activities if research participation is a course requirement
A) research may not involve deception unless participants are debriefed.
Mark and Matt are twins. A psychologist studies Mark and Matt from birth until their 25th birthday. The psychologist gathers data about their likes and dislikes, extracurricular activities, school success and doctor visits. The psychologist is interested in the interaction of nature and nurture on their development. What type of research method is the psychologist using to study Mark and Matt?
Longitudinal study or Case Study are both correct
Betty was just diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. What is the problem, and what effects is she most likely to experience
Destruction of Myelin Sheath of Neurons
Neural messages will slow down/travel slowly, leading to motor impairment/difficulty with motor functions
Beth received a surgery in which half of her cortex was removed to treat a seizure disorder when she was two years old. However, by the time she was five, her cognitive abilities were the same as those of a neurotypical five year old. What explains this
Neuroplasticity
Dr. Schmidt was interested in the relationship between sensation of a stimulus and the sensation of change in a stimulus. She tested this using sensation of weight. Participants were blindfolded and given two equal weights to to hold one in each hand. With each trial, she added a slightly heavier weight to one hand than the other. The participant was asked to notify her if or when one felt heavier. She found that it was more difficult for the participants to determine the difference in the weights when the equal weights from the first trial were heavy. What is the psychological concept?
Weber's Law
A research team wanted to measure how smart Chris was. The researchers measured how many math questions Chris got correct on his final exam. This measurement constituted what psychological term?
operational definition
you must use specific psychological terminology, general answers will not get the points.
Personality is considered to be 50% genetic with temperament, aggression, and jealousy being consistent throughout our lives. 50% is likely environmental based on norms, social roles, stress factors, etc.
The neurotransmitter that is primarily associated with the feeling of wanting something is?
Dopamine
Brain damage that leaves a person capable of understanding speech but an impaired ability to produce speech most likely indicates an injury to
Broca's area
On the day she is to be interviewed for an important new position, Ariel awakens with a severe toothache. During the interview she feels no pain; not until 30 minutes later does she become aware again of the troublesome toothache. Ariel's experience is best explained by
Gate-control theory