Psych Final Exam Review

This brain structure processes memories for facts and experiences

Assimilation and accommodation relate to this person's developmental theory

Involves manipulation of independent variables

Recognizing an odor as the familiar smell of apple blossoms is an example of

68% of cases fall between plus or minus one of these

Connie studies psychology almost daily, Robert crams the night before. Which student is more likely to ace the test?

Measuring the results in an exp, she notices the most frequently occuring score in the distribution is 17. This would be

Charles can drive while talking to his friend in hisPassenger's seat w/o any impairment to hisDriving. This is an exp of

the sensation of falling or floating and myoclinic jerks mark this sleep stage

The speed at which a neural impulse travels is increased when the axon is encased by a(n)

the limbic system is compromised of

Neurons are surrounded by __, which guide neural connections and mop up ions and neurotransmitters

Mustafa has not slept in days as he is busy cramming for final exams. The effects of his sleep deprivation would NOT inc

he is at a partyExperimenting w/ drugsThatMakeHim feel euphoric&Confident. Hours later he feelsDepressed. WhatDid he use

A patient is admitted to the hospitalComplainingThat theyFeel likeThey are sep from their body. WhatDrug what u test for

Shows relationship between variables and enables predictions

AForestRangerMayNotice theFaintestScent of forestFire, butMuchStrongerFail to catch her attention. greatest revalence to

which type of psychoactive drugs depress neural activity while lessening pain and anxiety?

A slap on the back is more painful than a pat on the back because a slap triggers

Dendrite is to __ as axon is to __

Gerald has exp. inc. difficulties w/ muscle weakness, motor coor, & body bal. These symp are linked with the degen of

H. Ebbinghaus invented these to study memory

3 steps that are basic to all sensory systems include the __ of information to the brain

Thinking that does not blindly accept arguments and conclusions is called

She is in a deep sleep. If we were to measure her brainwaves, which type of waves would be slow and large?

a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron is called the

Leslie found it hard to recall places she visited in Belgium. Which type of interference is this an example of?

which is a stimulant drug

stimuli below the absolute threshold are said to be

the axon of a sending neuron is separated from the dendrite of a receiving neuron by a

B4 reaching a conclusion abt the cause of behavior or mental process, one should. consider all 3 influences which inc.

After a delay, the tendency to recall items at the beginning of a list best

Cultural-influenced timing for life events such as schooling, marriage, etc.

this stage, according to Piaget, generally occurs between ages 2-7

which psychoactive drug has the negative aftereffect of causing heart disease and cancer?

An axon is

Who introduced the first psychological experiment?

What is LTP (Long Term Potentiation)

Why does Mrs Wehofer stress taking notes during class

this person's psychosocial stages cover the entire lifespan

Upon birth, babies strongest developed sense is their sense of __

This aspect of memory fades quickest

How is short-term memory different than working memory?

Children first succeed on conservation tasks during this stage

one function of glial cells is to

Harlow's studies w/ monkeys, Lorenz's studies w/ birds, and Ainsworth's strange sit. were imp for our understanding of

A myelin sheath is a

harmful substances that are a danger to the developing fetus are called __

the function of dendrites is to

The enhanced memory that accompanies repeated self-testing of previously learned material best illustrates the value of

a young adult's sleep cycle lasts approximately this long

Lonely, anxiousPeople at speed datingEventsRespond w/ a __ threshold, thus tend to be __ in reachingOut toPotentialDates

Piaget's theory shows that small kids don't have the capability to see things from another person's POV, this is called

which altered state of consciousness in physiologically induced?

Freud's dream theory states that this part of the dream is hidden and has a deeper psychological meaning is __

neurons are best described as

which sleep disorder is characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks?

Dendrites are branching extensions of

The depolarization of a neural membrane creates a(n)

sensation is the

The formal operations stage corresponds to thise stage of moral reasoning

A weak correlation coefficient

Difference between highest and lowest scores in a set of data

What helps to prolong short term memory?

which of the following is NOT a characteristic with alcoholic consumption?

some ppl are better than others at detecting slight variation in the tastes of blends of coffee. This best illustrates

which of the following represents the first of 3 steps basic to all sensory systems?

the difference threshold is the min. difference a person can detect between any 2 stimuli

during a hearingtest, sounds were presented at a lowlevel of intensity thathe could hardly hear them. TheSoundsWereBelow

Sir Charles observed that impulses took an unexpectedly long time to travel a neural pathway. His obs. provided evi. of

degeneration of the myelin sheath results in

the minimum amount of stimulation a person needs to detect a stimulus 50% of the time is called the

Which is not a psychology subfield

Which brain cells plays a role in learning and memory by communicating with neurons?

the hippocampus is responsible for

Long term memory

which theory predicts when we will first notice a faint stimulus presented amid competing background stimulation?

detection is to interpretation as sensation is to __

endorphins are

a synapse is a(n)

Fritz tried to recall items on her shopping list that she left at home. Which items is she most likely to have forgotten

A biological psychologist would be most interested in conducting research on the relationship between

During which stage of sleep do vivid dreams commonly occur?

These are emotionally charged memories

To study the capabilites of young infants, researchers ultlize

perception is the process by which

Damage to an areaOnTheUnderside of ourBrain's right hemisphereEssential to recognizingFacesResults in aCondition knownAs

which of the following is NOT a reason for sleep?

A significant drawback to this reasearch method is wording effects

Which sense retains memory best?

subliminal priming effects best illustrate