Intro to Psychology Test 1

53. What is the basic function of the outer ear?

1. Collects sound waves 2. Directs sound to the tympanic membrane 3. Converts compressed air pressure to vibration

32. Why do we have a blind spot in our visual field?

The spot where your optic nerve connects to your retina has no light-sensitive cells, so you can't see anything there

The part of a neuron that extends, tail-like, from the soma, and releases neurotransmitters into the synapse is the _____

axon

Carla was driving to work when she saw someone on Instagram saying, "Upon conception, the sex of the baby is determined by the person who is least stressed out." Knowing Carla is a critical thinker, which of the following thoughts did she most likely have?

before I believe that thought, I have to check other sources

Oscar's father is being treated successfully for depression with antidepressant medication. Oscar is experiencing similar symptoms of depression including disturbed sleep, poor appetite, low energy, and hopelessness. A professional person taking the _____ perspective will take his family history and the physical basis of his symptoms into account.

biological

The right and left halves of the cerebrum are called the _____

cerebral hemispheres

A school psychologist would be most likely to _____

counsel a disruptive student

You just earned an A on your first exam and rewarded yourself with a delicious treat. The pleasant feelings that result from these behaviors are made possible by the release of _____

dopamine

The endocrine system consists of various _____ that create and release _____

ductless ; hormones

13. The sensory stimuli, such as sound waves, we receive from the environment have to be converted into _____ signals in order to be transmitted to our brain.

electrochemical

EEG stands for _____

electroencephalogram

Dr. Hernandez is studying the effect of a new treatment for depression. She is so excited about this treatment because she is sure it will help people. When she distributes the placebo pills, she is able to keep a neutral expression on her face. When she distributes the actual pills, she can't help but let a little smile curl her lips and she bounces up and down very slightly due to her expectations that the pill will really help these people. She is not aware she is doing anything different. As her student, you need to point this out to her to save the study from _____ bias. (end of quiz 1)

experimenter

59. Hearing loss most often results from damage to the sensory receptors caused by _____

exposure to excessive noise

Arlo carries a gene for tallness, but he is fully-grown and only 5 feet tall. Tallness is his _____, shortness is his _____ (end of quiz 2)

genotype ; phenotype

18. Which part of the eye is a muscle that regulates the size of the pupil?

iris sphincter muscle

88. Which of the following statements is true about having a cell phone turned on while driving?

it can cause problems while driving and affect your safety. loses focus and concentration.

_____ are specialized cells that conduct impulses through the nervous system.

neurons

The scientific method starts with _____

observation

7. The sense of smell is also known as _____

olfaction

The scientific study of psychological characteristics, such as optimism, that enable individuals and communities to thrive in the face of adversity is called _____ Psychology.

positive

People responding to surveys or interviews tend to want to present themselves in a good light, thus reducing the accuracy of their responses. This is called the _____ response.

social desirability

You have a great deal of conscious control over the nerves of the _____ nervous system, but not over the nerves of the _____ nervous system.

somatic ; autonomic

The long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the body to the brain and is responsible for fast, life-saving reflexes is called the _____

spinal cord

The goals of psychology are to _____

the goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict and influence behavior and mental processes.

Today, minorities in America are _____ among professional psychologists.

underrepresented

Any condition or factor that can be manipulated, controlled, or measured, is a _____

variable

64. The reason that there are three semicircular canals is so that _____

we have one canal to sense each motion of the three planes.