Psychology Fall Final

Front

Who is known as the father of psychology?

Back

Wilhelm Wundt

Front

Which historical approach to psychology studies the basic elements that make up conscious mental experiences?

Back

Structuralism

Front

Which historical approach to psychology studies the function of the structure of consciousness?

Back

Functionalism

Front

Who is known as the founder of psychoanalysis theory?

Back

Sigmund Freud

Front

Which of the following is an example of an involuntary activity controlled by the automatic nervous system? Walking, Talking , Breathing, Writing

Back

Breathing

Front

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

Back

Prepares the body for strenuous activity or emergencies

Front

Which two parts make up the central nervous system (CNS)?
Options:
Brain and Neurons
Spinal Cord and Neurons
Brain and Spinal Cord
Peripheral nerves and Brain

Back

Brain and Spinal Cord

Front

What name is given to the long, thin cells along which messages travel to and from the brain?

Back

Neurons

Front

What is a synapse?

Back

A gap between neurons.

Front

What two systems make up the automatic nervous system (ANS)?

Back

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic