Psychology Research Quiz

What was the aim of Draganski et al (2004)?

• To examine the effect of juggling on brain structure

• To test how neurotransmitters affect memory

• To evaluate twin similarities in intelligence

• To test hormone levels in athletes

What was the research design of Draganski et al (2004)?

• Correlational study

• Field experiment

• Longitudinal true experiment

• Cross-sectional

What brain imaging technique was used in Draganski et al (2004)?

• EEG

• PET

• MRI

• fMRI

What population was studied in Freed et al (2001)?

• Teenagers with anxiety

• Parkinson’s patients

• College students

• Twin pairs

What was the main finding of Freed et al (2001)?

• Dopamine had no effect on motor function

• Transplanted dopamine-producing neurons improved symptoms in younger patients

• There were no changes in brain activity

• Neuroplasticity was reversed in old age

Which neurotransmitter did Crockett et al (2010) investigate?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Oxytocin

What was the experimental manipulation in Crockett et al (2010)?

• Participants were exposed to fearful stimuli

• Participants were given a serotonin reuptake inhibitor

• Participants received dopamine injections

• Participants completed moral dilemmas while being scanned

Cusin et al (2013) studied the effects of which drug?

• Levodopa

• Pramipexole

• Ketamine

• Fluoxetine

What cognitive function did Antonova et al (2011) assess?

• Memory consolidation

• Language comprehension

• Spatial navigation

• Decision-making

What neurotransmitter was inhibited in Antonova et al (2011)?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Oxytocin