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Midterm Exam Flashcards

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1
Q

A _________ is an in depth study of 1 individual

A

case study

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2
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_________ occurs when researchers record the behavior of participants without influencing their behavior

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Naturalistic

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3
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_________ is an opportunity to gather information about attitudes, beliefs, and experiences of a group of people

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Survey research

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4
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Behavior can be attributed and explained through ______________ and response__________

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observing
stimulus
Behaviorist

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5
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Behavior can be attributed and explained through our adaption to our physical, cultural, and________ surroundings__________

A

historical
evolutionary

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6
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Behavior can be attributed and explained through our________ of early life experiences________

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understanding
psychoanalytical

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7
Q

Neurotransmitters are conducting cells to the brain

A

False

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8
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Synapses are the connections between neurons

A

True

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9
Q

_______ is the “feel good” neurotransmitter

A

Dopamine

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10
Q

_______ is the neurotransmitter than activities muscles and regulates heart rate

A

Acetylcholine

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11
Q

________ is the neurotransmitter that helps with anxiety

A

Gaba

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12
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Serotonin plays an important role in regulating sleep

A

True

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13
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The________ prevents the brain form becoming over stimulated

A

Reticular Formation

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14
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The________ controls the heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure

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Medulla

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15
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The critical for human survival is what?

A

Brainstem

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16
Q

The ________ is affected when using alcohol

A

Cerebellum

17
Q

REM sleep is the longest portion of the sleep cycle

A

False

18
Q

Circadian rhythm refers to understanding the rhythm of a musical piece

A

False

19
Q

Caffeine is a depressant

A

False

20
Q

The absolute threshold occurs when the sensory receptor grows accustomed to unchanging stimuli

A

False

21
Q

Adaption occurs the first time you experience a sensation

A

False

22
Q

What are neurotransmitters?

A

Chemical messengers that travel from neuron to neuron

23
Q

_______ is the _______ of sensory stimuli

A

Sensation
detection

24
Q

______ is the _______ of the stimuli

A

Perception
interpretation

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