midterm questions Pt2

theory

A _________ is a well developed set of ideas that proposes an explination for observed Phenomena

cofounding variable

A(n) ________ variable is a factor that affects both variables of interest in research and may falsely give the impression of a cause-and-effect relationship.

The proponents were supported and funded by the Nazi party.

Which of the following is one of the reasons that Gestalt psychology did not become more popular in the United States?

dissociative

________theory suggests that when people are hypnotized they have voluntarily divided their conscious: one half aware of reality and the other half tuned in to the hypnotist.

negative reinforcement

Dave's boss told him that he doesn't have to attend the company picnic (which everybody dislikes) if Dave meets his sales quota this month. Dave's boss is using ________.

Personality

Edmund wants to identify relatively consistent patterns of thought and behavior, measure these traits, and determine how these traits interact in a particular context to determine how a person will behave in any given situation. Edmund wants to conduct research in the area of ________.

hypothalamus

Elaina has been diagnosed with a small brain tumor. She first went to see her doctor after experiencing symptoms such as feeling very cold, almost fainting, a reduced appetite, and reduced sexual desire. Which of the following structures is her tumor most likely affecting?

It receives incoming sound information and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to transmit information to the brain

How does a cochlear implant enble the deaf to hear I

Populations of developed nations are living longer.

In developmental psychology, there is an increasing interest in researching cognitive changes that occur later in life. Why?

can be coerced into harming themselves and others by a skilled hypnotist

Individuals undergoing hypnosis ________.

substantia nigra; dopamine

Jeremy has Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor skills. In addition to motor symptoms, Jeremy has noticed changes in his mood. It is likely that Jeremy's ________ is producing less ________ than it needs to.

cornea; pupil

Light waves are first transmitted through the ________ at the front of the eye and enter an opening called the ________ before shining onto the retina.

A psychiatrist must complete a bachelor's degree to prepare them for medical school.

List the educational background needed to become a psychiatrist.

A psychologist needs an academic degree and specialized training in one or more areas of psychology.

List the educational background needed to become a psychologist.

developmental

Lucy wants to study changes in physical attributes, cognitive skills, moral reasoning, and social behavior across the lifespan. Lucy should specialize in ________ psychology.

Latent

Marlowe wakes up from a dream about his teeth falling out. He looks in a dream dictionary and finds losing teeth is usually dream symbolism for anxiety. Marlowe is focused on the _______ content.

There is a relationship between smoking and lung cancer

Research shows that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to get lung cancer than those who do not smoke. This research alone demonstrates that ________.

conditioned response

Stanley was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to undergo several months of chemotherapy. During this time he would become very nauseated as a side effect, and unintentionally came to associate that nausea with his favorite grilled cheese sandwich. Now, years later, even thinking about a grilled cheese sandwich makes him sick. In this example, Stanley's nauseous reaction to a grilled cheese sandwich is the ________.

sympathetic

The ________ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration.

Different portions of the ear are sensitive to sounds of different decibels.

What does the place theory of pitch perception suggest?

A tentative explanation

Which choice is an accurate definition of a hypothesis?

Injury to the brain causes changes in behavior, and specific brain areas are linked to particular behaviors.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the case study of Phineas Gage's accident, which led to brain injury?