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PSYCHOLOGY FINAL EXAM Q&AEmma, a psychologist, wants to study the relationship that exists among college girls
who stay in hostels. She disguises herself as a college student and shares a dorm with
some girls for a month. During her stay, she observes their various behaviors and
makes notes when the girls are fast asleep. Which of the following is best exemplified in
this scenario? - Answer-naturalistic observation
During a therapy session, Mrs. Brown's therapist, Donald, asks Mrs. Brown about her
dreams because he believes that they are a key to her unconscious mind. In this
scenario, Donald is most likely using the ________ approach to psychology. - Answer-
psychodynamic
A correlation coefficient is a statistic that tells the - Answer-strength and direction of
association between two variables.
In the context of psychological research methods, which of the following scenarios is an
example of the survey method? - Answer-Dr. Frank asks people how many hours of
television they watch per week.
________ is defined as a special kind of systematic observation, used by correlational
researchers, that involves obtaining measures of the variables of interest in multiple
waves over time. - Answer-A longitudinal design
Which of the following is an advantage of conducting psychological research in a
laboratory? - Answer-A laboratory is a controlled setting with many of the complex
factors of the real world removed.
Which approach to psychology emphasizes unconscious thought? - Answer-
psychodynamic approach
An ________ is a drug that mimics or increases a neurotransmitter's effects, whereas
an ________ is a drug that blocks a neurotransmitter's effects. - Answer-agonist;
antagonist
The chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands are known as - Answer-
hormones
Marshall's cerebellum was damaged in a car accident. Marshall is likely to have
problems with - Answer-balance and muscle coordination.
Which part of the nervous system regulates breathing and heart rate? - Answer-medulla
Joe has suffered a massive stroke. Since then, he finds it difficult to remember names
of new people whom he meets or even to recognize them. This is because he is unable
, to retain any new memories after the stroke. In the context of the organization of the
brain, these symptoms are most likely due to a damaged - Answer-hippocampus
The somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system are components of the -
Answer-peripheral nervous system.
Which of the following is a function of the myelin sheath? - Answer-speed up the
transmission of nerve impulses
Ellie has recently experienced irregular mood swings. Her energy level has decreased,
and she seems to have greater difficulty coping with stress. Based on her symptoms, it
seems as though Ellie may have problems with her ________ glands. - Answer-adrenal
Lilly, who has just given birth, is able to provide nourishment for her baby and loves her
newborn unconditionally. Which of the following neurotransmitters is said to play an
important role in this case? - Answer-oxytocin
The axon is - Answer-the part of the neuron that carries information away from the cell
body toward other cells.
As a result of a brain injury after an accident, James lost his vision. Which of the
following regions of James's cerebral cortex is most likely to be damaged? - Answer-
occipital lobe
You are listening to a lecture. Then the bell rings in the hallway. In order to hear this
stimulus, ________ nerves must carry electrochemical messages from your ears to
your brain. - Answer-afferent
The factor that differentiates top-down processing from bottom-up processing is that,
top-down processing - Answer-starts with cognitive processing in the brain.
Emily selects a new paint color for her bedroom. She notices a difference between sky
blue and midnight blue. Emily's ability to distinguish between these two colors can best
be explained by the concept of - Answer-difference threshold.
You arrive at your friend's apartment for a big party at the end of the college semester.
When you first arrive, the music is so loud that it almost hurts your ears. After a couple
of hours, even though the music is still as loud, it no longer bothers you or seems loud.
This change in your sensations describes the process of - Answer-sensory adaptation.
The ________ is the principle by which we organize the perceptual field into stimuli that
stand out and those that are left over. - Answer-figure-ground relationship
Which of the following principles states that two stimuli must differ by a constant
minimum percentage to be perceived as different? - Answer-Weber's law
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