Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
You can’t retake quizzes if the class has already taken it:
True or False
True
Attendance is worth 25% of your grade and you get an extra 5 points for perfect attendance: True or False
True
The research project is worth 25% of your grade and you get and extra 5 points for good illustration: True or False
True
There are 4 exams and 1 cumulative and that are all worth 35% of your grade after the lowest grade is grade is dropped: True or False
True
What is Psychology?
The study of behavior and cognitive processes
What is Critical thinking?
The process of reflecting deeply and actively, and evaluating questions
What is Empirical method?
Gaining knowledge through the observation of events, the collection of data, and logical reasoning
What is the goal of Experimental research?
To determine causation
What is an inexpensive and low cost way for improving mental health
Journaling
What is a Sample?
A portion of the population observed for a study
What are the 5 steps of the scientific method?
Observe, Hypothesize, Test, Draw conclusions, and Evaluate theory
What are the brain imaging methods?
Computerized axial tomography (CAT/CT), position-emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Genes are related to some characteristics but can’t tell us a person’s personality or self: True or False
True
What are the parts of the Brain?
Hindbrain, Midbrain, Forebrain, and Cerebral Cortex
