psychology unit 2 test

What is the purpose of the retina?

to convert light rays into neural impulses

Which is NOT a true statement about goals? Select all that apply.

Accomplishing goals means you are mature. Goals are mostly for the purpose of learning.

Visualizing a great basketball play and how you'd make a three-point basket is _____.

a way to cope with stress

How are negative values and fear of failure similar?

Both involve negative emotions and outlooks.

During times of stress, Yanira notices that her heart pounds a little faster than normal. What part of the brain is responsible for her increased heart rate?

brain stem

How is talking to a friend helpful during stressful times?

Talking can help you see past the emotions of a stressful situation.

How does your brain communicate with the rest of your body?

by sending signals through cells called neurons

ear drum

location where sound waves strike

The _____ says that human behavior is purposeful.

Goal Theory

When a message is transmitted from your brain, it's turned into a/an _____ and a/an _____ message which travels through an axon.

electrical, chemical

What physiological reactions happen due to stress? Select all that apply.

immunity temporarily boosts breathing increases levels of cortisol increase

God prefers us to be motivated when we give.

intrinsically

What is the main purpose of the endocrine system?

regulate hormones

What are some feelings that you'll likely experience if you expect to succeed? Select all that apply.

excitement happiness

Identify a physiological reactions to stress.

noticing your heart racing

Emmet didn't want to weed the garden. He put off the task toward the end of the day. He even tried to get his sister to do the job. What type of goal orientation did Emmet display toward weeding the garden?

work-avoidant goal

Chemical senses require _____ for transduction to occur.

both chemical receptors and neurons

myelin sheath

insulation that speeds up transmissions from other neurons

axon

one long fiber with branches at the end

How do expectations relate to future schooling?

Choose classes that are at your skill level.

Successful goals come from positive values and a belief in success.

True

Teen boys who experience massive growth spurts can thank their endocrine system for signaling the body to grow.

True

Ferguson thought the math assignment was a waste of time. After all, it was a basic review. He didn't bother to do the homework because he saw no point in it. What is Ferguson expressing?

a negative value reaction

dendrites

branching part of the neuron that receives transmissions from other neurons

How does transduction allow your body to experience its senses?

by converting the sensory messages into neural impulses

retina

changes light rays into neural impulses

lens

changes shapes to help you focus

cochlea

contains receptors for hearing

cell body

contains the nucleus of the cell

What does motivated behavior require? Select all that apply.

effort intensity a goal persistence

Tori was about to take a test for her food handler license. She wanted to do well, and knew that what she learned would help out with any future job in the food industry. She spent a lot of time studying because she wanted to learn everything she could. What type of goal orientation does Tori display toward studying for her license?

learning goal

Knowing how sensory processes work can allow you to _____.

persuade people influence a person's perception calm an agitated baby with soothing music

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

receptors

What feeling would you likely experience if you negatively valued a goal?

resistance anger dread

Which is an autonomic body function?

salivating at the thought of a hamburger

odor molecules

stimulates the neurons in your olfactory epithelium

Kathryn ate a bag of salty chips. What allowed her brain to register the flavor of the chips?

transduction occurring from the taste buds