Psychology - UNIT 2 - review

Which are parts of a neuron? Choose all that apply. Golgi complex axon mitochondria dendrites myelin sheath membrane

axon dendrites myelin sheath

How does transduction allow your body to experience its senses?

by converting the sensory messages into neural impulses

identify the major functions of the endocrine system. Choose all that apply. metabolism body movements puberty body temperature cognitive functions balance

metabolism, puberty, body temp

What are the two ways you can value a task?

positively or negatively

The instant a sensory message reaches your body, _____ convert the message into neural impulses.

receptors

What are the two types of expectations?

with fear of failure or with hope of success

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TEST

T/F Goals are more likely to happen if you have positive expectations.

True

Jamar was asked to mow the lawn. He complied but did a sloppy job by cutting corners and racing as fast as he could. He wanted to play computer games instead. What type of goal orientation has Jamar displayed toward mowing the lawn?

work-avoidant goal

Which is not an extrinsically motivated action? Choose all that apply. doing homework well to get a good grade meditating to feel peaceful earning money to buy clothes using slang to fit in with friends exercising to feel relaxed

Meditating to feel peaceful, exercising to feel relaxed,

Autonomic nervous system:

Involuntary, responsible for organs

List ALL major functions of the endocrine system:

Metabolism, growth, puberty, tissue function, influences mood, sexual maturation, ovulation, produces testosterone, body temp, wakefulness, protein synthesis.

Which best describes the concept of motivation?

Motivation accounts for the effort, persistence, and intensity you give a task.

How can people use sensory processes in a practical way? They can be used to persuade people. They can be used to influence a person's perception. They can be used to calm you down by listening to soothing music. all of the above

All of the above

Pavlov's dogs salivated at the sight of a juicy steak. The salivation was an involuntary response. Which nervous system is involved? autonomic nervous system somatic nervous system periphery nervous system not listed

Autonomic nervous system

List the three types goals:

Learning, work-avoidant, performance

What happens to a person's body during times of stress? Choose all that apply. levels of cortisol increase heart rate decreases breathing increases permanent amnesia kicks in adrenaline decreases immunity temporarily boosts

Levels of cortisol increase breathing increases immunity temporarily boosts

Learning goals are sometimes called:

Mastery goals

T/F Drive theory involves a humans need to take care of basic desires like thirst, hunger, rest, sex, and safety.

True

Section 1: The biology behind our behavior

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Section 2: Sensory Functions

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Section 3: Motivation, Values, and Expectations

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Section 4: Stress

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Somatic nervous system:

Voluntary body movements

Meditating even for just five minutes a day is _____.

effective for reducing stress

Which are not possible emotional reactions to stress?

moody and cooperative