Psychology 460: Brain and Behavior Exam with correct answers 2024
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Psychology 460: Brain and Behavior Ex
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Psychology 460: Brain And Behavior Ex
neuroanatomy correct answers the study of the nervous system (NS)
neurochemistry correct answers the study of the chemical bases of neural activity
neuroendocrinology correct answers the study of interactions between the NS and the endocrine system
neuropathology correct answers the st...
neuroanatomy correct answers the study of the nervous system (NS)
neurochemistry correct answers the study of the chemical bases of neural activity
neuroendocrinology correct answers the study of interactions between the NS and the
endocrine system
neuropathology correct answers the study of NS disorders
neuropharmacology correct answers the study of the effects of drugs on neural activity
neurophysiology correct answers the study of functions and activities of the NS
what is biopsychology? correct answers the scientific study of the biology of behavior
(psychology);
psychology: the scientific study of behavior
also called psychobiology, behavioral biology, behavioral neuroscience
type of animal used most in experimental research correct answers 84% rats and mice
how do we conduct biopsychological research using human subjects? correct answers
fMRI, MRI, lesion strokes, postmortem studies
Species differences are often more _________ than __________. correct answers
quantitative; qualitative
why use nonhumans in experimental research? correct answers 1. simpler brains
2. comparative approach: gain insight by making comparisons with other species
3. fewer ethical restrictions
why use humans in experimental research? correct answers 1. can follow instructions
2. they make subjective reports
3. often cheaper to work with
4. working with the subject (human brain), which you are trying to understand
Experiments vs. nonexperiments correct answers experiments: involve the
manipulation of variables; allows a cause-effect relationship
, nonexperiments: researcher does not control the variables of interest; difficult to provide
a cause-effect relationship
Between-subjects design correct answers different group of subjects tested under each
condition
Within-subjects design correct answers same group of subjects tested under each
condition (across multiple time points)
independent variable correct answers the difference between the conditions
dependent variable correct answers the effect of the independent variable in the
differences
What is a confounding variable? correct answers a variable that affects the dependent
variable but is not controlled for
quasiexperimental correct answers studies of groups of subjects exposed to conditions
in the real world; no researcher manipulation
why are quasiexperimental experiments not considered real experiments? correct
answers the confounded variables have not been controlled for (such as environmental
and genetic factors)
Korsakoff's Syndrome correct answers caused by thiamine deficiency; condition
characterized by severe memory loss and most commonly seen in alcoholics
pure research correct answers conducted for the purpose of acquiring knowledge in the
researcher's interests
applied research correct answers intended to bring about some direct benefit to
humankind
True/False?
Often research projects can have elements of both applied research and pure research.
correct answers true
List the 6 major divisions of biopsychology. Describe examples of each. correct
answers 1. physiological psychology - lesion studies
2. psychopharmacology - dug studies
3. neuropsychology - stroke/brain injury/TBI
4. psychophysiology - EEG studies
5. cognitive neuroscience - MRI/fMRI
6. comparative psychology - evolutionary and observational
the case of Jimmie G correct answers - was an alcoholic with korsakoff's syndrome
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