Quiz 1

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

Procedure for getting information to see relationships between variables

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

Testable, based on theory from literature

Question 3

Good Theory

Answer 3

Testable, definition for each variable in circumstance, importance (falsifiable)

Question 4

Descriptive Research Methods

Answer 4

Sample of people are asked about behavior via polls, self-reports, interviews and case studies

Question 5

Correlational Research Methods

Answer 5

Determines how closely variables are related indicated by correlation coefficient

Question 6

Experimental Research Methods

Answer 6

Random assignment of participants to different conditions (IV changes between them)

Question 7

Between Subjects Design

Answer 7

Different groups of people randomly assigned to conditions

Question 8

Within Subjects Design

Answer 8

Each participant experiences the IV and control condition

Question 9

Confounding Variable

Answer 9

Another reason for experiment outcome (confusion for IV)

Question 10

Longitudinal Studies

Answer 10

Measure at different time points

Question 11

Quasi Experiments

Answer 11

Measure preexisting groups (no randomization)

Question 12

Experiment Reliability

Answer 12

Test has same outcome each time

Question 13

Experiment Validity

Answer 13

Tests what it is meant to test (accuracy)

Question 14

Internal Reliablity

Answer 14

Ensures only the IV effects outcome via standardization

Question 15

Convergent Validity

Answer 15

Scale correlates with similar scales

Question 16

Discriminant Validity

Answer 16

Scale does not correlate with dissimilar scales

Question 17

Motor neuron

Answer 17

Efferent neurons, part of PNS

Question 18

Sensory neuron

Answer 18

Afferent neurons, part of PNS

Question 19

Interneurons

Answer 19

Connect sensory neurons to motor neurons or ther interneurons

Question 20

Action potential

Answer 20

Nerve impulse (Na+ gate closes)

Question 21

Resting potential

Answer 21

polarized cytoplasm providing a potential for an action potential

Question 22

Absolute refractory period

Answer 22

Time where a neuron cannot have another action potential

Question 23

Relative refractory period

Answer 23

Time where a neuron needs a stronger stimuli to have an action potential

Question 24

Sodium-Potassium Pump

Answer 24

Na+ enters the cell and K* exits to depolarize the cell (negative to positive)

Question 25

Hyperpolarization

Answer 25

K+ gates close

Question 26

Autonomic system

Answer 26

Involuntary responses

Question 27

Somatic system

Answer 27

Voluntary responsees

Question 28

Parasympathetic system

Answer 28

Arousal responses (fight or flight)

Question 29

Sympathetic system

Answer 29

Fightor flight

Question 30

Limbic system

Answer 30

Regulation of behavior from emotions

Question 31

Thalamus

Answer 31

Sensory relay station

Question 32

Cingulate cortex

Answer 32

Cortical component of limbic system with emotional processing

Question 33

Left hemisphere

Answer 33

Controls language

Question 34

Broca’s area

Answer 34

Production of speech

Question 35

Wernicke’s area

Answer 35

Understanding of speech

Question 36

Hypothalamus

Answer 36

Regulates life sustaining functions and secretes hormones to influence pituitary gland

Question 37

Pituitary gland

Answer 37

Master gland, releases HGH, regulates estrogen/testosterone and secretes hormones to direct other glands

Question 38

Psychodynamic Perspective

Answer 38

Behavior is a result of unconscious conflictions (early life issues)

Question 39

Humanistic Perspective

Answer 39

Someone’s capacity for being rational

Question 40

Behavioral Perspective

Answer 40

How environmental and ascendent factors influence a behavior

Question 41

Developmental Perspective

Answer 41

How people change over their life

Question 42

Goals of Psychology

Answer 42

To describe, explain, predict and control