PSYC 1030 Exam 1 Review

Part of the ear that sends auditory signals to the brain

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Miscarriage, low birth weight, intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities caused by

The cell body of the neuron, responsible for maintaining the life of the cell

The basic cell that makes up the nervous system and receives & sends messages within the system

The emotional bond between an infant and the primary caregiver is known as

Manipulation of a variable to see if corresponding changes in behavior result

Being nose blind is an example of

The long tubelike structure that carries the neural message to other cells on the neuron is the

Variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the experimenter

Chemicals found in the synaptic vesicles which, when released, has an effect on the next cell

Left brain hemisphere

A field focusing on perception, learning, memory thought processes and problem solving

Infants born with these - sucking, grasping, rooting will survive

Watching animals or humans in their normal environment without interacting with them is called

The science that focuses on observable phenomenon. It must be directly seen to be measured.

Tendency of sensory receptor cells to become less responsive to a stimulus that is unchanging.

Demand obedience to authority & cold emotionally; children: withdrawn, apprehensive

Influence of our inherited characteristics on personality, and physical and intellectual growth

The sense of smell is called

All nerves and neurons not contained in the brain and spinal cord that run through the body

Right Hemisphere of the brain

Study strategies you should use

The four goals of psychology are

Experimenter’s expectations for a study to unintentionally influence the results

________ is the activation of receptors in the various sense organs.

Tendency to perceive objects and situations in a particular way because of prior experiences

Discrimination or prejudice based on age

Perceptions that do not correspond to reality or are distortions of visual stimuli.

The theory and therapy based on the work of Sigmund Freud.

The charged particles located inside and outside of the neuron are called

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance

Glands secrete chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream.

A listening/note-taking plan that works for many students

Percentage of color-blind males in our population

What does SQ3R stand for?

Provide firm and consistent guidance, love & affection; Children are competent & independent.

Method by which the experienced sensations are interpreted and organized in meaningful fashion.

Held the view that people have free will, the freedom to choose their own destiny.

Maintains an online library of general interest articles on topics in psychology.