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PSYC 100 Trivia Night 2024 (Part 2)
PSYC 100 Trivia Night 2024 (Part 2)
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1
What does the
Beta Effect
refer to in visual perception?
The change in color perception under different lighting conditions
The ability to detect depth from monocular cues
The perception of movement from rapidly alternating images
The perception of motion when still images are shown in sequence
2
What is
nearsightedness
(myopia)?
Condition where distant objects appear blurry because the eye is too short
Condition where close objects appear blurry because the eye is too long
None of the above
Condition where close objects appear blurry because the lens is too thick
3
What does
somatosensation
refer to?
The perception of touch, temperature, pain, and body position
The sense of balance and spatial orientation
The ability to detect light and color
The process of hearing and interpreting sounds
4
What is
blindsight
?
Ability to respond to visual stimuli without being consciously aware of em'
Ability to consciously see but not respond to visual stimuli
Inability to detect any visual stimuli
Loss of the ability to recognize colors or shapes
5
What does the
Phi Phenomenon
refer to?
The illusion of a stationary object moving in the visual field
The perception of color changes indifferent lighting
The ability to perceive depth based on visual cues
The illusion of motion created by sequential still images
6
What does the
Shape Theory of Olfaction
propose?
Smell is influenced by the temperature of the odor molecules
Smell is based on vibrations of odor molecules
Smell is determined by the concentration of molecules in the air
Smell depends on the shape of odor molecules fitting into receptors
7
What is the term for the activation of certain thoughts or feelings that make them easier to act upon?
Hypnotherapy
Flexible Correction
Priming
Dissociation
8
Retrograde Amnesia
- inability to retrieve memories for facts and events acquired before the onset of amnesia
False
True
9
What is the primary role of
psychopharmacology
?
To understand how drugs impact memory and learning only
To create new drugs for treating physical illnesses
To explore how drugs affect brain function and behavior
To study the effects of drugs on the physical health of individuals
10
Which of the following best describes a
trance state
?
A dream-like state that occurs only during deep sleep
A state of heightened physical activity and energy
An ltered state of consciousness, involving reduced awareness of external
A permanent inability to process external stimuli due to brain injury
11
What is
implicit
memory?
Memory formed through hypnosis
Unconscious memory for skills and habits
Memory of specific emotional experiences
Conscious recall of facts and events
12
What is
euphoria
?
A feeling of extreme happiness or well-being
A sensation of heightened physical pain
A state of intense sadness and fatigue
A condition of emotional numbness
13
What part of the ear is responsible for our balance?
Ear canal
Vestibular System
Temporal bone
Eustachian tubes
14
What is
maintenance rehearsal
?
Repeating information to keep it in short-term memory
Using vivid imagery to enhance long-term memory
Connecting new info to existing knowledge for recall
Organizing information into meaningful groups
15
What is the main concern with grapefruit juice and its interaction with psychotropic drugs?
It suppresses liver enzymes, leading to higher drug levels
A) It increases the breakdown of drugs in the liver
It decreases the absorption of drugs in the stomach
It enhances the effects of certain psychotropic drugs
16
What does
Treisman’s Attenuation Model
propose?
Only attended stimuli reach consciousness
All stimuli are processed equally in the brain
Unattended stimuli are weakened but not entirely filtered out
Unattended stimuli are completely ignored
17
What does the
Opponent-Process Theory
explain?
How prolonged stress creates emotional resilience
How the brain interprets depth through binocular disparity
How red-green and blue-yellow processes create color perception
How prolonged stress creates emotional resilience
18
Why is it hard to prescribe psychotropic drugs to children and adolescents?
The immature nature of the young brain and potential long-term effects
The lack of clinical data on how psychotropic drugs work in adults
Children and adolescents are less likely to experience mental health issues
The high effectiveness of psychotropic drugs in young populations
19
What does
interoception
refer to?
The perception of internal body states, like hunger or heart rate
The awareness of movement and body position in space
The ability to distinguish between different tastes and smells
The ability to detect external environmental changes
20
What is the primary function of
consciousness
according to the
Social Neuroscience Theory
?
To allow us to predict our own behavior and function in social environments
To store and organize sensory information for future recall
To process memories and retrieve past experiences
To generate out-of-body experiences through artificial stimulation
21
What is the main role of the
pituitary gland
in the body?
Storing energy for later use
Filtering toxins from the bloodstream
Pumping blood throughout the body
Regulate growth, regulate hormone release
22
What is
working memory
?
Processes used to interpret, modify, and store information in STM
Memory of past emotional experiences
Long-term storage for learned information
Memory used only for motor skills
23
What is the
blind spot
in the human eye?
Area where the retina has the highest concentration of photoreceptors
Area where the optic nerve exits the eye and no photoreceptors are present
The area that detects color vision
The part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision
24
What is a
flashbulb memory
?
A memory of everyday tasks and routines
A vivid memory of a significant or emotional event
A memory only accessible during hypnosis
A false memory created through suggestion
25
What is the main difference between
hallucinogens
and
depressants
?
Hallucinogens aid focus; depressants improve motor skills
Hallucinogens boost energy; depressants cause hallucinations
Hallucinogens lower neural activity; depressants increase energy
Hallucinogens alter senses; depressants slow the nervous system
26
What is a major concern when prescribing psychotropic medications to elderly individuals?
They are less likely to experience drug interactions
They metabolize drugs faster than younger people
They often have a higher risk of side effects due to slower metabolism
They do not need medications for mental health issues
27
What is the
encoding specificity principle
?
Repetition alone improves memory recall
Environment has no effect on long-term memory retrieval
Memory is easier to retrieve when context matches encoding
Memories are clearer when in the same emotional state
28
What is the primary function of
feature detection neurons
in the brain?
To detect and transmit pain signals to the brain
To process complex emotional responses like fear or joy
To respond to specific stimuli like shapes, edges, or movement
To regulate circadian rhythms based on light exposure
29
Which of the following is a rapid method of drug administration that can get a drug to the brain in seconds?
Subcutaneous injection
Intravenous injection (IV)
Intramuscular injection
Oral administration
30
What does
nociception
refer to?
The detection of sound waves in the environment
The ability to sense body position and movement
The process of recognizing familiar faces
The perception of pain from harmful stimuli
31
How do high and low awareness differ?
Low awareness is focused
High awareness needs effort
High awareness is automatic
Low awareness requires effort
32
Which of the following best describes the state of
hypnosis
?
A person becomes more focused on their environment
The person experiences vivid dreams
The person becomes highly responsive to suggestions
The person loses all awareness of their surroundings
33
What is the difference between
lexicon
and
syntax
?
Lexicon is the rules for sentence formation; syntax is word meanings
Syntax refers to word meanings; lexicon is sentence structure
Lexicon refers to word meanings; syntax is sentence structure
Syntax and lexicon both refer to word meanings
34
Sound waves reach the
___________
- thin, stretched membrane in the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound
Pinna
Tympanic membrane
None of the above
Coochlea
35
What is
synesthesia
?
An experience in which one sensation creates experiences in another
A disorder causing loss of sensory perception
A heightened sensitivity to all sensory inputs
The inability to differentiate colors
36
What is the primary function of the
endocrine system
?
Transmitting electrical signals to muscles
Regulating body functions through hormones
Breaking down food into nutrients
Filtering waste from the bloodstream
37
What is
allodynia
?
A condition where normal stimuli are perceived as painful
A loss of pain sensation in response to injury
A type of chronic pain caused by nerve damage
Pain that occurs only in response to extreme heat or cold
38
What is the
cocktail party
phenomenon?
Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
Ability to focus on one voice amidst background noise
Remembering conversations from social events
Enhanced hearing due to alcohol consumption
39
What is
anterograde amnesia
?
Difficulty recalling childhood events
Inability to form new memories after an injury
Loss of memories before an injury
Inability to recognize familiar faces
40
What is the main role of the
thyroid gland
in the body?
Produce insulin for blood sugar regulation
Control the heartbeat rate
Filter waste from the bloodF
Regulate metabolism and appetite
41
What does the
theory of mind
refer to?
The ability to memorize large amounts of information quickly
The ability to solve complex mathematical problems
The process of visualizing objects in the mind's eye
The ability to understand that others have thoughts and perspectives
42
What is the main difference between
episodic
and
semantic
memory?
Episodic is unconscious; semantic is conscious
Episodic is personal events; semantic is general knowledge
Episodic relies on logic; semantic relies on emotion
Episodic stores facts; semantic stores personal events
43
What are
tastants
?
Molecules that trigger the sensation of taste
Enzymes involved in food digestion
Substances that affect the texture of food
Chemicals responsible for the color of food
44
What does "
timbre
" refer to in hearing?
The direction a sound is coming from
The loudness of a sound
The pitch or frequency of a sound
The unique quality or character of a sound
45
What is
explicit
memory?
Memory triggered by unconscious cues
Memory of facts and experiences we consciously recall
Memory used for performing motor skills
Memory formed during hypnosis
46
What is
anosmia
?
The loss of the sense of sight
The inability to taste sweet flavors
The loss of the sense of smell
The inability to perceive sound
47
What are
phantom limbs
?
Sensations of pain or presence in a limb that has been amputated
Extra limbs developed due to a genetic mutation
Imaginary limbs created by the brain during dreams
Limbs temporarily paralyzed due to nerve damage
48
What is the primary function of
cone
cells in the eye?
Processing color and fine details in bright light
Adjusting the shape of the lens for focus
Detecting motion in low light
Protecting the eye from UV rays
49
What is a key feature of the "
First-person Perspective
" in the study of consciousness?
An objective, third-person view of conscious experiences
None of the above
Observations made by individuals about their own conscious experiences
Observations made through neural and behavioral data only
50
What is the primary purpose of the
Implicit Associations Test
(IAT)?
To track a person’s cognitive performance
To evaluate decision-making under high awareness
To reveal unconscious biases and associations
To measure a person's conscious biases
