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Psychology Test #2
Psychology test questions for test #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 4 purposes/functions of the nervous system? | Carry information in from the outside world, Process the incoming information to make sense, Make decisions based on information and future plans, and send messages to the muscles. |
| What are the five parts of a Neuron? | Dendrites, cell body, Neural impulse, Myelin sheath, and the Axon. |
| What are the subdivisions of the Nervous System? | Peripheral nervous system and Central nervous system. |
| How are the Neurotransmitters like a key? Where is the key hole? | Before the neuron can fire again, the synapse must prepare to fire again by removing the old neurotransmitter. Key hole is where the neurotransmitter is. |
| What role do the enzymes play in sending the chemical message? | Enzymes break down the neurotransmitter. |
| What are the three types of neurons? | Sensory, Motor neurons, and Interneuron (Association) |
| Which neurotransmitter plays an important role in the movement centers of the brain? | Dopamine. |
| What is the function of the Sensory neuron? | Carries incoming information from the sense receptors to the CNS |
| What is the function of the Motor neuron? | Carries outgoing information from the CNS to muscles and glands. |
| What is the function of the Interneuron? | Connects the two neurons. |
| What are the 3 parts of the Brainstem? | Medulla, Thalamus, and Reticular Formation. |
| What are the 3 parts of the Limbic System? | Amygdula, Hypothalamus, and the Hippocampus. |
| What is the function of the Medulla? | Controls breathing and heart rate. |
| What is the function of the Thalamus? | Sensory switchboard sending incoming information to upper brain. |
| What is the function of the Reticular Formation? | Important in controlling arousal. |
| What is the function of the Amygdula? | Involved in the controlling fear and anger. |
| What is the function of the Hypothalamus? | Controls the maintenance functions of the body (eating, drinking). Also acts as the Pleasure/Reward center. |
| What is the function of the Hippocampus? | Involved in placing memories into storage. |
| What is the Cerebellum? | The “little brain” attached to the rear of the brainstem. |
| What is the function of the Cerebellum? | It helps coordinate voluntary movements and balance. |
| What are the 4 lobes of the brain? | Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Temporal lobe, and the Occipital lobe. |
| Where is the Frontal Lobe located? | Front of the brain behind the forehead. |
| Where is the Parietal Lobe located? | At the top of the head and toward the ear. |
| Where is the Temporal Lobe located? | Lies roughly above the ears. |
| Where is the Occipital Lobe located? | Lies at the back of the head. . |
| What is the function of the Frontal Lobe? | Involved with speaking, muscle movements. and in making plans and judgment. |
| What is the function of the Parietal Lobe? | Receives sensory input for touch and body position. |
| What is the function of the Temporal Lobe? | Includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear. |
| What is the function of the Occipital Lobe? | Includes areas that receive information from the visual fields. |
| What is the Motor Cortex? | An area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements. |
| What is the general difference between the two hemispheres of the brain? | The left hemisphere controls the right side of the body while the right hemisphere controls the left side of the body. |
| What are the four methods which have historically been used to study the brain? | Electroencephalogram (EEG), PETscan, MRI, and fMRI. |
| What are the 3 types of learning? | Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Observational Learning. |
| What psychologist is associated with Classical Conditioning? | Pavolv's experiments |
| What psychologist is associated with Operant Learning? | Skinner's experiments |
| What psychologist is associated with Observational Learning? | Bandura's experiments |
| Learning: | A relatively permanent change in an organism's behavior due to experience. |
| How is learning important from an evolutionary stand point? | Allows an organism to adapt. |
| What are the components for Classical Conditioning? | Unconditioned Stimulus (US), Unconditioned Response (UR), Conditioned Stimulus (CS), and Conditioned Response (CR). |
| Classical Conditioning involves __ that occurs as an automatic response to a certain stimulus. | Unconditioned Response |
| Operant Conditioning involves __ a behavior that operates on the environment, producing rewarding or punishing stimuli. | Operant Behavior |
| How are Reinforcement and Punishment different? | Reinforcement increases a behavior. Punishment decreases the frequency of a behavior. |
| What does it mean to talk about Positive and Negative Reinforcement or Punishment? | Positive Reinforcement rewards someone for doing a positive thing or act. Negative Reinforcement/Punishment is a negative consequence for doing something punishable. |
| Stimulus: | Any event or situation that evokes a response. |
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