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Name: Score:268 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 268
space between two connecting neurons where neurotransmitters are released
synaptic cleft
cell body
myelin sheath
axon terminal
Term 2 of 268
Applied research
hormones activate the sympathetic nervous system; epinephrine and norepinephrine; also
control salt balance
- equivalent but does not get the manipulation/treatment
- eliminates extraneous varibales
scientific study that aims to solve practical problems and improve peoples quality of life
neurons either fires or it doesnt, intensity is conveyed by the rapidity of firing
Definition 3 of 268
thoughts and wishes remain in unconscious; primary defense mechanism; revealed in slips of
tongue or dreams
dopamine
Midbrain
repression
depth perception
,Term 4 of 268
genetic drift
random fluctuation in genes due to chance
takes signal to brain
- loss of spontaneity
- have to wait for event
- observer bias
in neurons, both electrical and chemical
Definition 5 of 268
weapon of ego; distortions of reality; not consciously done; individual is unaware of them
nodes of Ranvier
Functionalism opens foors
defense mechanism
extraneous variable
,Term 6 of 268
hallucinogens
- conditions which likely cause the behaviour or congnitive process to occur
- "when?"
- cause and effect- experiment/ quasi- experiment
- ex. curious george always looks under hat before putting it on
when you ride a moving vehicle and look out the side window, the objects you see outside
appear to be moving in the opposite direction. that objects also seem to be moving at
different speeds, closer = faster ; objects far way move same direction as view ex moon
binaural hearing (2 ears) helps localize sound; timing of sound- sounds arrive at closest ear
first, use diff in arrive time; intensity of sounds- sounds arriving at closest ear will be more
intense, use diff in intensities
many derived from natural sources, hallucinogenics been used for millenia, distort or
intensify sensory experience- can blur boundaries b.w reality and fantasy; LSD has
inhibiting effect on serotonin ( regulates sleep and mood)
Definition 7 of 268
self-actualization, heirarchy of needs; Harlow ex. kids like contact more than food, monkeys pick
soft mom rather than wire mom with milk
Humanistic approach - Maslow
Naturalistic Observation CONS
negative correlations
Narcotic - Opiates
, Definition 8 of 268
increase neural firing and arouse nervous system; increase blood pressure, HR, respiration,
alertness eg. amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, coffee, chocolate, energy drinks...
middle ear
stimulants
action potential
sedatives
Definition 9 of 268
enables reproduction, development of secondary sex characteristics ; testosterone
hypothalamus
adrenal glands
pancreas
gonads
Term 10 of 268
wernickes area
specific colour perceived, wavelength
language production
speech comprehension
speech production
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