PSY101 Midterm Review

The neurotransmitters are released by which part of the neuron?

Once fired, the charge on the inside of the neuron (cell) becomes

This theory of color perception hypothesized that we have specific cones that respond to red, blue and green light.

Also known as declarative memory this memory is our memory for general, factual knowledge.

Observation and data collection of a single individual typically to gain knowledge about an unusual condition is called

Glancing a photo and recognizing it's your best friend just by looking at their entire face involves

Which division of the nervous system activates in times of stress & anxiety, stimulating arousal & speeds up functions.

Which part of the ear plays a major role in our vestibular sense, responsible for balance and spatial orientation?

Which is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps slow down the body & decrease the release of other NTs?

Which of the following indicates the strongest correlation, or relationship, between two variables?

Which lobe is associated with higher cognitive functions such as future planning, problem solving, & abstract thinking?

These sensory neurons help send information from the external world to the brain, and are known as

Perception is more of a passive process than sensation.

Alcohol, cannbis, and xanax are all substances categorized as

Classical conditioning involves pairing of two stimulus to create associative learning. The neutral stimulus becomes the

The ability to solve new problems and use logic in new situation, often declining in late adulthood is known as

All senses, besides smell, are processed first by the sensory relay system in the brain known as the

Having trouble remembering a friend's new phone number after having previously learned the old number involves

When neither the researcher, nor the participants know which group is receiving a treatment or placebo it is known as

Individuals with Alzheimer's disease can typically be found with lower levels of which neurotransmitter?

These brain waves are found when a person is awake and alert, as well as when a person is in REM sleep.

The Little Albert experiment was examining which psychological principle?

Which step in the memory process involves taking the information and putting it into memory?

A neuron that receives information from another neuron is called the

Bandura's bobo doll experiement considered the effects of this on learning.

In Pavlov's example, before conditioning took place, the dog's food served as the

Which part of the eye contains all of the photoreceptor cells?

Dreams occur during REM sleep.

Multiple choice questions involves the recognition aspect of remembering.

Which of the following is NOT a theoretical perspective of psychology?

Riding a bike, walking, and driving all involve this type of memory.

This part of the neuron helps with the speed of neural communication and processing speed of information.