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General Psychology - Midterm: JCJC, Stephanie Green- Questions & Answers
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General Psychology - Midterm: JCJC,Stephanie Green- Questions & Answers
dependent variable Correct Ans-the measureable outcome of an experiment; the effect
independent variable Correct Ans-the suspected cause in an experiment
naturalistic observation Correct Ans-observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring
situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation
Hypothesis Correct Ans-An educated guess
Experimental Method: list 2 groups Correct Ans-Control group, experimental group
Control group Correct Ans-the group that remains the same or gets placebo
experimental group- Correct Ans-group that gets the treatment or experiences some change
survey Correct Ans-asking questions from a random sample of the population
Neurotransmitters: 3 kinds Correct Ans-serotonin, dopamine, endorphins
, Serotonin Correct Ans-important chemical and neurotransmitter. believed to help regulate
mood and social behavior, appetite, digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual function.
dopamine Correct Ans-a neurotransmitter that regulates motor behavior, motivation, pleasure,
and emotional arousal
Endorphins Correct Ans-chemicals that act within the pain pathways and emotion centers of
the brain
The nervous system: 2 parts Correct Ans-central nervous system and peripheral nervous
system
CNS (central nervous system) Correct Ans-the part of the nervous system that includes the
brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system Correct Ans-the sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS
to the rest of the body
corpus callosum Correct Ans-the large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain
hemispheres and carrying messages between them
hemispheres Correct Ans-2 halves of the cerebral cortex, each serve distinct, yet highly
integrated functions
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