Psychology 1101 Chapters 1,2&3

homeostasis

________ is a state of equilibrium, in which biological conditions (such as body temperature) are maintained at optimal levels.

lateralization

________ is the differences between hemispheres in the areas underlying language function.

action potential

________ is the electrical signal that typically moves from the cell body down the axon to the axon terminals.

confirmation bias

________ is the tendency to ignore evidence that disproves ideas or beliefs.

surveys

________ is/are often conducted with large numbers of participants and can even be conducted by phone, email, or mail

correlation

________ means that there is a relationship between two or more variables.

longitudinal

________ research studies the same groups of participants over time

archival

________ research uses past records or data sets to investigate research questions or to look for patterns or relationships

scatterplot

A ________ is a graphical view of the strength and direction of a correlation.

computerized tomography (CT) scan

A ________ scan involves taking a number of x-rays of a particular section of a person's body or brain.

clinical

A(n) ________ case study is conducted by gathering detailed information about participants who are psychological patients.

theory

A(n) ________ is a well-developed set of ideas that proposes an explanation for observed phenomena

double-blind

In a ________ study, both the researchers and the participants are unaware of the group assignments

depression

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are drugs commonly prescribed for ________.

reticular formation

The ________ extends through the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.

evolutionary psychologists

Changes in behavior and cognitive processes over time are studied by ________.

testosterone

Considerable debate occurs regarding the use of anabolic steroid drugs like ________ in professional athletes and bodybuilders.

experiment

The only way to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables is to conduct a(n) ________.

designing, conducting, and reviewing

Ethics need to be considered when ________ scientific research

the mind and behavior

Psychology is a social science discipline. Psychologists scientifically study ________.

neurotransmitter

Psychotropic medications are drugs that treat psychiatric symptoms by restoring ________ balance.

amygdala

The ________ is involved in our experience of emotion and tying emotional meaning to our memories.

midbrain

The ________ is located deep within the brain, and it includes structures such as the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area.

billions

The brain contains ________ of interconnected neurons and glia.

spinal cord

The central nervous system consists of the brain and the ________.

hormones

The endocrine system consists of a series of glands that produce chemical substances known as ________.

circular

The scientific process is ________, involving both inductive and deductive reasoning

temperature, touch, and pain

The somatosensory cortex is responsible for processing ________.

synapse

The space between two neurons is called the ________.

evolution by natural selection

The theory of ________ states that organisms that are better suited for their environment will survive and reproduce, while those that are poorly suited for their environment will die off.

central; peripheral nervous systems

The two major divisions of the nervous system are the ________ and ________.

Doctor of Psychology

What is a PsyD?

tentative explanation

Which of the following defines hypothesis?

pons

Which of the following is not a forebrain structure?

experimental

Which of the following research designs will allow cause-and-effect conclusions?

participants

________ are subjects of psychological research.

inter-rater reliability

________ assesses the consistency of observations by different observers

the ventral tegmental area

________ is a midbrain structure critical to movement.

humanism

________ is a perspective within psychology that emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans.

attrition

________ is a reduction in the number of research participants as some drop out of the study over time