Exam Practice-Psychology #1

What is the central nervous system?

• The brain and spinal cord

• The autonomic and somatic nervous systems

• The sensory and motor neurons

• The dendrites, soma, and axon

What is the role of the corpus callosum?

• To control motor functions

• To process sensory information

• To connect the left and right hemispheres of the brain

• To regulate emotions

Who developed the theory of cognitive development?

• Jean Piaget

• John Bowlby

• Harry Harlow

• Mary Ainsworth

What is the process of schema formation according to Piaget?

• Assimilation, accommodation, equilibrium, and disequilibrium

• Object permanence, egocentrism, animism, and symbolic thinking

• Conservation, centration, seriation, and abstract thinking

• Proliferation, migration, circuit formation, and synaptic pruning

What is the purpose of the Strange Situation study?

• To measure attachment in children

• To study the impact of enriched environments on development

• To examine the effects of brain plasticity in adolescence

• To investigate the role of the pre-frontal cortex

What is the impact of changes in brain structures on behavior and emotion in adolescence?

• Increased risk-taking behavior

• Improved decision-making skills

• Enhanced emotional regulation

• Decreased social interaction

Which answer does NOT ethical guidelines for psychological research?

• Protection from harm, informed consent, withdrawal rights

• Confidentiality, privacy, voluntary participation,

• Deception, debriefing,

• Random allocation, standardization, demand characteristics

What is the aim of experimental research?

• To establish cause-and-effect relationships

• To observe and describe behavior

• To study the relationship between variables

• To conduct in-depth investigations of individuals

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NGSS.HS-LS2-4

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

• Qualitative data is subjective, while quantitative data is objective

• Qualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is descriptive

• Qualitative data is collected through interviews, while quantitative data is collected through surveys

• Qualitative data is used in experimental research, while quantitative data is used in observational research

How can extraneous and confounding variables be minimized in research?

• Random allocation of participants

• Single-blind procedures

• Standardization of procedures and instructions

• All of the above