With regard to zeitgebers, which would be most useful in adjusting to 24hr sunlight conditions

adjusting light exposure by wearing sunglasses during the evening

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment and its likely effect?

taking a student’s phone, decreasing the likelihood of the student texting

is based on scientific knowledge in order to understand & test ideas

Which of the following best describes a feature of the method of loci?

helps people remember new information in sequential order

When someone pricks their finger and immediately withdraws it, their response demonstrates

the adaptive nature of the human nervous system.

Which one could be an effective approach coping strategy Dakota could use while preparing for the surfing competition?

Research other shops to find an appropriate replacement surfboard

Dakota's new surfboard was damaged. In terms of T M of S & C a possible secondary appraisal for Dakota might be

that she could cope with the situation by using her old surfboard

In an experiment, it is essential to control for extraneous variables so that

a valid conclusion can be drawn about the effect of the IV on the DV

Ty's brother Al learned to ride a bike. Ty now wants to learn too. Which stage of observational learning and reason?

attention; Ty idolises his brother Al.

Which of the following represents a key function of neuromodulators?

regulates the signal transmissionbetween neurons

Mindfulness meditation is likely to reduce a person's anxiety by

focusing their mind on the present moment rather than on future concerns.

In English class the students learned about language tools. Memory of the word ‘metaphor’ will be...

consolidated by the hippocampus and stored in the neocortex

Charini always tired and doesn't sleep until after 12:30pm. Dr recommends bright light therapy - when would she use it?

early in the morning to advance her circadian rhythm forward.

For Al, learning how to ride a bike

developed neural changes in his cerebellum.

Which of the following does NOT describes a feature of Aboriginal peoples’ use of songlines?

contain strategies for encoding information with the sole purpose to recall

Tash went to festival. What behavioural effect may they experience the next day due to being partially sleep deprived?

an inability to sit still while listening to the music

She now avoids dog & is unwell. Describe the type of stress, cortisol level & stage of GAS model she is experiencing

chronic stress; high level cortisol; resistance

Jason recently started learning how to play the piano. He makes mistakes but improving. As a result his brain contains

high levels of glutamate and sprouting of neurons

Which of the following best describes a key role of the neocortex in memory?

reorganises memory received from hippocampus for consolidation

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin multi-store model of memory, when a person wants to rerieve info from LTM, it will be

moved from long-term memory to short-term memory

Which of the following options provides an accurate description of advanced sleep phase disorder (ASPD)?

increased prevalence in older age groups

Which of the following options provides an accurate description of delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD)?

increased prevalence in younger/adolescent age groups

Which of the following represents a key function of neurotransmitters?

transfers signals across synapses

Which neurochemical & change to connections between neurons occur as a result of a conditioned fear response?

adrenaline; long term potentiation

Which one is an objective measure used to investigate possible treatments that would reduce sleep disturbance

video monitor recording the time and duration of participants’ awakenings

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1
With regard to zeitgebers, which would be most useful in adjusting to 24hr sunlight conditions
minimising exposure to bright light during the day
using melatonin supplement tablets in the evening
eating warming foods in the evening to increase body temperature
adjusting light exposure by wearing sunglasses during the evening
2
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment and its likely effect?
taking a student’s phone, decreasing the likelihood of the student texting
taking aspirin to remove a headache, decreasing the pain of the headache
pay docked for work performance, increasing the likelihood of poor work
add chores to their child’s jobs, decreasing the likelihood of misbehaving
3
Research involved hungry guinea pigs in a box with aninternal lever that when pushed released food. The antecedent is
receiving the food.
hunger
pressing the lever.
the dish.
4
A hypothesis
predicts how the dependent variable will affect the independent variable.
is based on scientific knowledge in order to understand & test ideas
is when an experimenter manipulates the IV to observe effect on DV
is a question the research study sets out to answer.
5
Ali’s family got a dog & she froze every time the dog barked. She avoids the dog & is sick. Her original stress response
decreased cortisol levels
increased digestion
constricted pupils
increased muscle tension
6
Which of the following best describes a feature of the method of loci?
relies on unfamilar locations to arrange and recall memory
helps people remember new information in sequential order
traces the creation of Country through the actions and travels of ancestors
a phrase where one of the letters in each word represents another word
7
When someone pricks their finger and immediately withdraws it, their response demonstrates
how the spinal cord makes decisions about movement
the conscious response involved in the coordination of the reflex
the role of the brain in the responses of the autonomic nervous system.
the adaptive nature of the human nervous system.
8
Which one could be an effective approach coping strategy Dakota could use while preparing for the surfing competition?
Discuss and complain about the situation with her family and friends
Exercise by going for a long run to take her mind off the competition
Research other shops to find an appropriate replacement surfboard
Play hours of surfing based video games to pass the time
9
Dakota's new surfboard was damaged. In terms of T M of S & C a possible secondary appraisal for Dakota might be
that she could cope with the situation by using her old surfboard
feeling disappointed because her surfboard cannot be used
this is an opportunity to find and buy an alternative new board
feelings of loss because can'tcompete because her new surfboard is broken.
10
In an experiment, it is essential to control for extraneous variables so that
hypothesis is supported & results can be applied on the broader population
a valid conclusion can be drawn about the effect of the IV on the DV
there is a probability that the results will be obtained by chance.
a valid conclusion can be drawn about the effect of the DV on the IV
11
Ty's brother Al learned to ride a bike. Ty now wants to learn too. Which stage of observational learning and reason?
attention; Ty idolises his brother Al.
motivation; Ty anticipates himself being able to balance on the bike
retention; Ty wants to learn how to ride a bike.
reproduction; Ty can create a mental representation of riding a bike
12
Which of the following represents a key function of neuromodulators?
regulates the signal transmissionbetween neurons
carries chemical signals from oneneuron to another
affects one neuron at a time
increases signal speed
13
Mindfulness meditation is likely to reduce a person's anxiety by
getting them to accept the sources of their anxiety
stopping the racing thoughts that interrupt their focus and concentration
allowing their mind to notice sensations and feelings and challenge them
focusing their mind on the present moment rather than on future concerns.
14
In English class the students learned about language tools. Memory of the word ‘metaphor’ will be...
processed in the hippocampus and stored in the amygdala
consolidated and stored in the hippocampus.
attached to emotional memories by the amygdala & stored in the cerebellum.
consolidated by the hippocampus and stored in the neocortex
15
Charini always tired and doesn't sleep until after 12:30pm. Dr recommends bright light therapy - when would she use it?
after lunch to feel more energised during the day.
in the morning to shift her ultradian rhythm backwards.
early in the morning to advance her circadian rhythm forward.
before she goes to bed to re-synchronise her sleep-wake cycle.
16
For Al, learning how to ride a bike
developed neural changes in his cerebellum.
was a conscious response that involved his autonomic nervous system.
caused a reflexive response in his nervous system
led to the frequent activation of motor neurons first, then sensory neurons
17
Which of the following does NOT describes a feature of Aboriginal peoples’ use of songlines?
consist of cultural practices that store and transmit knowledge
contain strategies for encoding information with the sole purpose to recall
connect a large number of significant locations in the landscape
connect knowledge to physical locations
18
Tash went to festival. What behavioural effect may they experience the next day due to being partially sleep deprived?
a lack of interest in making conversation with each other
feeling hungry and wanting to visit a food truck for burgers and chips
being unable to remember the names of bands that they were listening to
an inability to sit still while listening to the music
19
She now avoids dog & is unwell. Describe the type of stress, cortisol level & stage of GAS model she is experiencing
chronic stress; low level cortisol; alarm
acute stress; high level cortisol; exhaustion
chronic stress; high level cortisol; resistance
acute stress; high level cortisol; alarm
20
Jason recently started learning how to play the piano. He makes mistakes but improving. As a result his brain contains
high levels of glutamate and sprouting of neurons
low levels of glutamate and sprouting of neurons
low levels of GABA and pruning of neurons
high levels of GABA and rerouting of neurons
21
Which of the following best describes a key role of the basal ganglia in memory?
involved in the recall of implicit long-term memories
stores long-term memories indefinitely
enables habit formation
assists consolidation of emotionally arousing memories
22
Which of the following best describes a key role of the neocortex in memory?
reorganises memory received from hippocampus for consolidation
involved in the recall of explicit long-termmemories
stores emotional associations of long-term memories
forms initial memories and transfers to other brain areas for storage
23
According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin multi-store model of memory, when a person wants to rerieve info from LTM, it will be
moved from long-term memory to sensory memory, via short-term memory
moved from long-term memory to short-term memory
recalled directly from long-term memory
moved from long-term memory directly to sensory memory.
24
Which of the following options provides an accurate description of advanced sleep phase disorder (ASPD)?
no change in melatonin release pattern
increased prevalence in older age groups
treatment highly likely to involve cognitive behaviour therapy
involves late sleep onset and waking
25
According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin multi-store model of memory, how long infomation remain in short-term memory
10 - 20 seconds
5 - 10 seconds
30 - 45 seconds
15 - 30 seconds
26
Which one of the following describes a role of the gut microbiota?
activate the fight-or-flight-or-freeze response
regulate the production of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
regulate immune function
inhibit the release of cortisol
27
Which of the following options provides an accurate description of delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD)?
increased prevalence in younger/adolescent age groups
treatment highly unlikely to involve bright light therapy
melatonin is released earlier than typically expected
involves early sleep onset and waking
28
Which of the following represents a key function of neurotransmitters?
affects multiple neurons at once
transfers signals across synapses
decreases signal speed
alters the properties of chemical signals
29
Which neurochemical & change to connections between neurons occur as a result of a conditioned fear response?
dopamine; long-term depression
adrenaline; long term potentiation
gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA); long-term potentiation
glutamate; long-term depression
30
Which one is an objective measure used to investigate possible treatments that would reduce sleep disturbance
sleep diary to record how they felt after each night’s sleep
electromyograph recording participants’ brain wave patterns
a questionnaire with a rating scale measuring anxiety about sleep
video monitor recording the time and duration of participants’ awakenings

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