Exam 1 prep

A resting cell has a voltage of ___, and its threshold of excitation is ___.

Which situation BEST illustrates automatic processing?

A specific version of a gene is called a(n) _____.

What is a variable?

Coffee serves as a (an) __________ by blocking receptor sites for adenosine, which typically makes you sleepy.

Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that neurons use to communicate between each other.

Which of the following features are necessary for a hypothesis?

Dr. Mozz goes to an elementary school and observes students during recess. Which research design is Dr. Mozz using?

What type of medication would you use to treat a bacterial infection?

sleep functions to conserve energy during periods in which hunting and gathering would be dangerous or unproductive.

I use my students as my sample bc they are easily accessible to me as the researcher. What sampling method am I using?

The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity.

Which statement MOST accurately describes the effect of caffeine and the other stimulants on the nervous system?

Which of the following does a polygraph test NOT do?

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

What are some ethical obligations of psychologists?

Janice's pupils are dilated, and her heart is pounding. Her _____ nervous system is active.

Dr. Mozz decides to attend recess with Joe to see what Joe does. Which research design is Dr. Mozz using?

The _____ states that disorders emerge as a result of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers.

Which idea concerning hypnosis is false?

During sleep, the brain ""turns off"" (exhibits no activity).

Which of the following is not a step in the Scientific Method?

We only use 10% of our brains

Artificial intelligence is the same as artificial consciousness

What is the thick band of connective nerve tissue that connects the right and the left hemispheres?

Tom is HOMOZYGOUS for the RECESSIVE ALLELE. What does his genetic make-up look like?

Which class of drugs is CORRECTLY matched with its function?

Circadian rhythms are regulated by:

In which lobe is the auditory cortex located?

The _______ is/are the part of the neuron that has branched extensions specialized to receive info from other neurons