Psych/Soc Section Bank Flashcards
Where in the brain in linguistic information processed?
Both production and comprehension of language is lateralized in the left hemisphere
Negative correlation
This means that there is an inverse relationship between two variables. When one variable increases the other decreases
Divided attention
The ability to integrate in parallel multiple stimuli - mental focus is directed to multiple ideas at once
Sensory memory
A brief precursor to short-term memory that allows you to process and recall sensations you take in
Selective attention
The process of directing your awareness to relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant stimuli in the environment
P value has to be less than what number for the data to be significant?
P value has to be less than .05 to be significant
Differences that can be found between socioeconomic statuses
When placing families into a socioeconomic status it depends on income, education, and/or occupation
Where do the “normal scores” on Wechsler Scales of Intelligence (WISC) fall?
The WISC are normalized to a mean of 100 with a standard deviation of 15. So 68% of scores will be between 85 and 115
What is part of the main concern of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is concerned largely with the maintenance of homeostatic equilibrium
Actions controlled by the frontal lobe
Voluntary motor function, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, judgement, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior
Main function of the hippocampus?
The hippocampus is principally involved in storing long-term memories and making them resistant to forgetting
Main functions of the thalamus?
The thalamus is composed of mostly gray matter. It has several functions such as relaying sensory signals, including motor signals to the cerebral cortex. The thalamus is also involved in the regulation of consciousness, sleep and alertness
What is an expected result of cocaine use physiologically?
Cocaine is a stimulant so it would have a physiological effect similar to stress and glucose metabolism would be expected to increase.
Is cocaine associated with pain relief?
NO cocaine is NOT associated with pain relief. Heroin, however, IS associated with pain relief
Where do neurotransmitters bind to receptors? (inside or outside of the neuron)
Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the outside of neurons
