PSYC 1018 Exam 1

1.According to the text, psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. the brain and neurotransmitters. reading minds. mental health. A. Behavior and mental processes B. The brain and neurotransmitters C. reading minds D. mental health

A

In a written report of their research, psychologists specify exactly how anxiety is described and assessed, thus providing their readers with a(n) a. operational definition b. hypothesis c. independent variable d. theory

A

The biopsychosocial approach incorporates different levels of analysis, which A. complement one another b. have little value for applied research c. typically contradict common sense d. are generally impossible to test scientfically

A

The rhythmic bursts of brain activity that occur during NREM 2 sleep are called A. sleep spindles B. alpha waves C. circadian rhythms D. delta waves

A

The scientific attitude requires an open-minded humility because it involves a willingness to A. recognize the errors in our own ideas B. reject any ideas that can't be specifically tested C. perceive order in random events D. respect political beliefs that contradict our own

A

During a heated argument with his teenage daughter, Mr. Reid suddenly lapsed into a state of REM sleep. Mr. Reid apparently suffers from A. insomnia B. narcolepsy C. sleep apnea D. REM rebound

B

Hormones are ______ acting and are found within the _______ system. A. slow; nervous B. slow; endocrine C. fast; endocrine D. fast; nervous

B

In the video we watched in class about the recovery process for the individuals who experienced a traumatic brain injury, their injuries were caused from accidents related to ______________. A. genetic predipositions B. automobiles C. playing sports d. overdosing on drugs

B

Jill and her parents were watching a foot ball game one evening. Both teams were very good and had similar records. Before the game, Jill thought that either team might win. The final score was 21 to 17, with Jill's team winning. After turning off the TV, Jill taunted, "I knew we were going to win!" Jill's remark is an example of A. intuition B. hindsight bias C. judgmental overconfidence D. selective attention

B

Neurons sending signals to the brain are ________ neurons, while signals going out of the brain are ________ neurons. A. motor; sensory B. sensory; motor C. interneurons; motor D. motor; interneurons

B

The ability to simultaneously copy different figures with the right and left hand is most characteristic of those whose ________ has been cut. A. reticular formation b. corpus callosum c. motor cortex d. nucleus accumbenns

B

To identify which specific brain areas are most active during a particular mental task, researchers would be most likely to make use of a(n) A. hemispherectomy B. fMRI c. epigenetic mark d. brain lesion

B

Which one is NOT a stimulant? A. cocaine B. alcohol C. nicotine D. caffeine

B

__________________ (both neurotransmitters and hormones) are related to the fight-or-flight response while __________ (a hormone) triggers contractions related to breastfeeding and orgasm and can produce a sense of bonding and trust. A. dopamine and serotonin; ketamine B. epinephrine and norepinephrine; oxytocin C. motor and sensory; dopamine D. ANS and CNS; adrenal

B

Tolerance means A. getting drunk off three beers every single time. B. needing larger doses after repeated use of substance for the same effect. C. gradually using less and less substances D. mixing alcohol with medication

B.

As scientists, psychologists view theories with curiosity, skepticism, and humility. This means that they A. Approach research with negative cynicism B. Assume that an article published in a reputable journal must be true C. are willing to ask questions and to reject claims that cannot be verified by research D. believe that every important human question can be studied scientifically.

C

Neurotransmitters are ______ acting and are found within the ________ system. A. slow; endocrine B. slow; nervous C. fast; nervous D. fast; endocrine

C

Our ____________ is our body's natural 24 hour cycle that alerts us when we are beginning to feel sleepy to when we start to wake up. Travelling to new time zones can cause us to feel "jet lagged" due to disrupting this process. A. hippocampus B. tidal influence C. circadian rhythm D. gorilla

C

The endocrine system causes hormones to be released via the ____ and the ____. A. cerebellum; amygdala B. motor neurons; sensory neurons C. pituitary; adrenal glands D. thalamus; angular gyrus

C

The tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation (which is created by waking during REM sleep). A. NREM-1 B. NREM-2 C.REM rebound D. REM sleep

C

To reduce the effects of preexisting difference between participants who will be placed in different conditions of an experiment, researchers use A. replication B. operational differences C. random assignment D. the double-blind procedure

C

What are the goals of research? A. Discover, protect, and educate B. Dominate, pilfer, and eradicate C. Describe, predict, and explain D. Delight, please, and entertain

C

While Freud's theory on dreams is interesting, scientifically it is ___________. a. the most proven to be true b. symbolically sound c. a nightmare d. literally amazing

C

You feel the pain of a sprained ankle when ________ relay(s) messages from your ankle to your central nervous system. a. motor neurons b. glial cells c. sensory neurons d. the limbic system

C

Carol's mother surprised her while she was focused on cooking. Carol immediately whipped around screaming and threw her spatula at her mom. Her __________ nervous system could be said to be in charge of her reaction. a. central b. skeletal c. parasympathetic d. sympathetic

D

During which sleep stage is it most difficult to awaken someone? A. REM B. NREM1 C. NREM 2 D. NREM3

D

Failing to see visible objects when our attention is directed elsewhere is called __________. Think back to the video of the basketball players and the gorilla. A. being legally blind B. inattentional deafness C. the cocktail party effect D. inattentional blindness

D

Hormones are released in the __________ while neurotransmitters send signals across _________ to deliver and relay chemical messages throughout the body. A. dendrites; axon terminals B. gonads; the brain C. synapse; glands D. bloodstream; neurons

D

Roberta insists that Dr. Phillip's theory of aggression be checked against observable evidence. She is demonstrating the scientific attitude of a. pride b. practicality c. enthusiasm d. skepticism

D

Suppose that people who watch a lot of violence on TV are also particularly likely to behave aggressively. This relationship would NOT necessarily indicate that watching violence influences aggressive behavior because A. random sequences often don't look random. B. events often seem more probable in hindsight. C. sampling extreme cases leads to false generalizations. D. correlation does not prove causation

D

The two major divisions of the nervous system are the central and the ________ nervous systems. a. peripheral b. sympathetic c. somatic d. autonomic

D

To assess the influence of self-esteem on interpersonal attraction, researchers either insulted or complimented students about their physical appearance just before they went on a blind date. In this research, the independent variable was A. interpersonal attraction B. feelings of self-esteem C. physical appearance D. insults or compliments

D