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