Psych 100 Review Session 1

What is the independent variable (IV)?

• The variable that we are measuring

• The variable that we are defending

• The variable that we are changing

• The variable that we are creating

What does the hippocampus do?

• Senses

• Encodes memories

• Regulate emotions

• Connects hemispheres of brain

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons and transmits them to the cell body?

• Dendrites

• Axons

• Synapse

• Axon Terminal

Correlation implies causation.

• True

• False

What is the main difference between neuroplasticity and neurogenesis?

• Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to form new neurons, while neurogenesis is the brain's ability to reorganize its structure.

• Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt by forming new neural connections, while neurogenesis is the creation of new neurons.

• Neuroplasticity and neurogenesis are the same, both referring to the brain's capacity to regenerate neurons after injury.

• Neuroplasticity refers to the growth of brain tissue, while neurogenesis refers to the repair of damaged neurons.

What is the sympathetic system responsible for?

• Fight or flight

• Rest or digest

If a scientist wanted to determine the relationship between studying and test scores which research design would this be?

• 1. Naturalistic

• Correlational

• Experimental

• Case study

What does the hindbrain do?

• Control higher mental functions

• Control basic functions

• Control balance

What part of the brain does the right visual field get processed by?

• Left occipital lobe

• Right occipital lobe

What part of the brain is responsible for quick literal interpretations of language?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere