PSY 111: Homework questions Module 1
Damage to which of the following areas would likely result in impaired decision-making and planning?
Prefrontal region
A psychologist would use_____ to study the social behavior of wild African hunting dogs in the field.
naturalistic observation
Airborne molecules are inhaled through the nostrils and bind to receptor neurons located in the
olfactory membrane
The axons of the ganglion cells form the
optic nerve
Nociceptors transmit information about
pain
Your friend Roberto is a dichromat. This means he is
partially color-blind
The resting potential of the neuron is about _____.
-70 millivolts
Excess neurotransmitters are broken down or reabsorbed by the axon terminal, via a process called _____.
reuptake
People's responses to inkblots tell us a great deal about their personalities and propensities toward mental disorders
False
Which principle of perceptual organization refers to the tendency to perceive a series of points or lines as having unity?
Continuity
Psychoanalysis is still used today, and a lot of cartoons, television shows, and books make reference to it. Which one of the following statements best defines psychoanalysis in everyday language?
A type of therapy for mental disorders that involves exploration of conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings.
The change in the electrical charge that provides the basis for the conduction of a neural impulse along an axon is called the _____.
Action Potential
The division of the autonomic nervous system that inhibits the digestive system during times of emergency or crisis is the _____.
sympathetic
Which methodology would a psychologist use to determine if the length of time individuals have been in a committed relationship is associated with an increase or decrease in the quality of the relationship?
Correlation
Subliminal messages can be used to persuade others to purchase products
False
Which brain structure regulates blood pressure?
Medulla
Which three structures comprise the hindbrain?
Medulla, pons, and cerebellum
What is the brain's central processing unit called?
Central Nervous System
Which neurotransmitter is involved in the regulation of movement and the ability to experience pleasure?
Dopamine
Which methodology would a psychologist use to determine whether the type of music (classical, country, or hip-hop) someone listened to while exercising caused a change in the intensity of the workout?
Experiment
During sleep, your brain rests
False
Eyewitness testimony is always reliable
False
If you're unsure of your answer while taking a test, its best to stick with your initial hunch
False
Which school of psychology posits that learning is active and purposeful, and not just responsive and mechanical?
Gestalt
Which psychologist would most likely work with an individual on a behavioral program to quit smoking?
Health psychologist
The rods and cones are found in which structure of the eye?
Retina
Which of the following states that perception of sensory stimuli involves the interaction of physical, biological, and psychological factors?
Signal-detection theory
Which structure consists of muscles that regulate the amount of light that enters the eye?
Iris
Which sense provides information about the body's position relative to gravity?
Vestibular
What is the neurotransmitter responsible for producing muscle contraction?
Acetylcholine
Most people only use 10% of their brains
False
Which structure is associated with stereotypical aggressive response?
Amygdala
Which perspective would study intrusive thoughts that are thoughts that become stuck in one's mind?
Cognitive
We experience stress even when good things happen to us
True
When is it acceptable for a psychologist to use deception in their research?
When the benefits of the research outweigh the potential harms
The smallest amount of energy that can produce a sensation is called
absolute threshold.
Anita walked into her home after a long day at work. She immediately noticed the delicious smell of onions and garlic coming from the kitchen, where Joseph was cooking. After putting down her bag, she sat at the dining table. A few minutes passed, and she no longer noticed the smell of the onions and garlic. Anita's experience of no longer noticing the smell is explained by
desensitization
The sensory receptor cells, located in the organ of Corti, that are specialized for detecting vibrations are called
hair cells
The wavelength of light determines its
hue
The Greek philosopher_____ believed that humans differed from other animals in their ability to engage in rational thought.
Aristotle
Which part of the neuron transmits information away from the cell body?
Axons
Which part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?
Dendrite
Immediate contact between a mother and infant after birth is critical for bonding
False
Individuals can learn information, such as the content for this course while asleep
False
Opposites attract: people tend to have relationships with individuals who differ from them in their personality, interests and attitudes
False
Which psychologist would most likely work with a law firm on issues concerning jury selection?
Forensic psychologist
What deficits would an individual with damage to Wernicke's area likely have?
Impaired comprehension of spoken language
The ethical standard that corresponds to providing individuals with information about the nature of the study before they agree to participate is called
Informed Consent
Which of the following statements best represents the idea of neuroplasticity in everyday language?
Over time, new connections form among neurons, some established connections are strengthened, and some connections weaken or disappear.
Which theory states that the pitch of a sound is associated with the section of the basilar membrane that vibrates in response to the sound?
Place Theory
If a fortune teller claims she can tell you the person you will meet and marry in 5 years, what ability is she proclaiming to have?
Precognition
Which of the following is caused by activation of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Slowing of heartbeat
A psychologist is interested in studying whether high school students who eat dinner with their families most weeknights are more introverted than high school students who eat dinner with their social group of friends most weeknights. What perspective most likely influenced this psychologist?
Sociocultural
Which division of the nervous system would transmit visual information to the CNS?
Somatic nervous system
Which ESP ability is the ganzfeld procedure designed to test?
Telepathy
Which lobe is involved in auditory processing and language?
Temporal
Which monocular depth cue is based on the perception that closer objects appear to have rougher or more detailed surfaces?
Texture gradient
Psychology can be defined as_____
The scientific study of behavior and mental processes
What is the function of myelin sheaths?
They allow for faster transmission of the neural impulse
The cerebral cortex covers the _____.
cerebrum
The amplitude of a sound wave is associated with which perceptual dimension?
loudness
The school of psychology that focuses on three basic elements- sensations, feelings, and images- that combine to form experience is known as
structuralism