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WorksheetsPsych I Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
hippocampus
b)
hypothalamus
c)
limbic system
d)
medulla
2.
a)
Pons
b)
brain stem
c)
corpus callosum
d)
cerebellum
3.
a)
temporal lobe
b)
occipital lobe
c)
parietal lobe
d)
perirhinal cortex
4.
a)
cingulate gyrus
b)
dentate gyrus
c)
limbic system
d)
amygdala
5.
a)
cerebellum
b)
lateral sulcus
c)
temporal lobe
d)
frontal cortex
6.
a)
pons
b)
hyppocampus
c)
hypothalamus
d)
thalamus
7.
The entire group that you are trying to study is known as the_____________
a)
stratified sample
b)
target population
c)
random sample
d)
sample
8.
Which of the following is responsible for taking messages from the cochlea to the brain?
a)
Auditory nerve
b)
Trigeminal nerve
c)
Oculomotor nerve
d)
Optic nerve
9.
Receptor cells respond to only one particular from of energy.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
Weber's Law states that the difference threshold is a variable fraction or proportion of the original stimulus.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
Our photoreceptors respond to which three colors?
a)
red, yellow, green
b)
blue, green, red
c)
red, blue, yellow
d)
green, blue, yellow
12.
A predisposition to a certain point of view despite what the facts suggest, is known as which of the following?
a)
prejudice
b)
egocentrisim
c)
bias
d)
jaded
13.
Which of the following terms describes the process by which we become more sensitive to weak stimuli and less sensitive to unchanging stimuli?
a)
signal-detection theory
b)
difference threshold
c)
absolute threshold
d)
sensory adaptation
14.
Which of the following does our visual system respond to?
a)
compressed air waves
b)
chemical compounds
c)
hair cells
d)
electromagnetic energy
15.
Which of the following is the best definition for absolute threshold?
a)
stimulation that can be sensed at least 50% of the time
b)
a candle flam that viewed from a distance of 30 miles
c)
1 teaspoon of sugar dissolved in 2 gallons of water
d)
the weakest amount of a stimulation that can be sensed
16.
Which of the following is the psychological process through which we interpret sensory stimulation?
a)
sensation
b)
perception
c)
Weber's Law
d)
absolute threshold
17.
This fatty substance allows for the increased transmission of the neural impulse. Neurons that are covered in this substance can reach speeds up to 250mph.
a)
Myelin sheath
b)
Sword sheath
c)
Glial cells
d)
Neurostansmitters
18.
The minimum amount of difference that can be detected between two stimuli is known as which of the following?
a)
signal-detection theory
b)
difference threshold
c)
absolute threshold
d)
sensory adaptation
19.
The point along the eye where the retina enters the optic nerve is called the what?
a)
fovea
b)
blindspot
c)
cornea
d)
pigments
20.
The illusion of movement that is produced by showing the rapid progression of images or objects that are not moving at all, is called the what?
a)
monocular cues
b)
stroboscopic motion
c)
autokenetic illusions
d)
retinal disparity
21.
An in-depth investigation of an individual or small group known as what type of Method of observation?
a)
The testing method
b)
The case study method
c)
Longitudinal method
d)
Cross-sectional method
22.
Researchers compare differences and similarities among people in different age groups at a given time, is considered to be which method of observation?
a)
The testing method
b)
The case study method
c)
Longitundinal method
d)
Cross-sectional method
23.
Several different types of test used to measure various elements of human behavior such as abilities, interest, and personality - are known as which method of observation?
a)
The testing method
b)
The case study method
c)
Longitudinal method
d)
Cross-sectional method
24.
If the participants in the study do not know whether they are in the control or experimental group, is what type of study?
a)
single-blind
b)
double-blind
c)
triple-blind
d)
quadruple-blind
25.
The factor in a research experiment that researchers manipulate so they can determine its effect is know as the
a)
Variables
b)
Independent variables
c)
Dependent variables
d)
Non variables
26.
A substance or treatment that has no effect apart from a person's belief in its effects, is called what?
a)
A 5-hour energy
b)
A energy drink
c)
A placebo
d)
A Tylenol
27.
Margaret would like to be able to apply her research results to college sophomore as a whole. Which of the following would be the least appropriate method for her to use?
a)
Experiments that use college sophomores
b)
A case study of a college sophomore
c)
Surveys of college sophomores
d)
Interviews with college sophomores
28.
In a laboratory, smokers are asked to "drive" using a computerized driving simulator equipped with a stick shift and a gas pedal. The object is to maximize the distance covered by driving as fast as possible on a winding road while avoiding rear-end collisions. Some of the participants smoke a real cigarette immediately before climbing into the driver's seat. Others smoke a fake cigarette without nicotine. You are interested in comparing how many collisions the two groups have. In the study, the independent variable is
a)
the use of nicotine
b)
the use of a driving simulator
c)
the number of collisions
d)
the driving skills of each driver
29.
In a laboratory, smokers are asked to "drive" using a computerized driving simulator equipped with a stick shift and a gas pedal. The object is to maximize the distance covered by driving as fast as possible on a winding road while avoiding rear-end collisions. Some of the participants smoke a real cigarette immediately before climbing into the driver's seat. Others smoke a fake cigarette without nicotine. You are interested in comparing how many collisions the two groups have. In the study, the cigarette without nicotine is
a)
the control group
b)
the driving simulator
c)
the experimental group
d)
the non-control group
30.
_____________ is an experiment in which neither the participants nor the individuals running the experiment know if participants are in the experiment or the control group until after the results are tallies.
a)
Field research
b)
Correlational research
c)
The single blind study
d)
The double blind study
31.
Sensory adaptation is a _________________ process, while habituation is considered to be a ___________________ process.
a)
Biological, psychological
b)
Physological, psychological
c)
Psycholigical, passive
d)
Passive, agressive
32.
Which of the following is an area of the eye that lacks photoreceptors?
a)
Transduction
b)
Blindness
c)
Retinal disparity
d)
Blindspot
33.
Which term means, pertaining to the use of only one eye?
a)
Monocular cues
b)
Monophonic cues
c)
Monochromatic cues
d)
Monologue cues
34.
Which of the following is responsible for our night vision?
a)
Rods
b)
Cones
c)
Retina
d)
Fovea
35.
Refers to the tendency to perceive objects as relatively stable and unchanging despite changes in sensory information.
a)
Perceptual constancy
b)
Perspicacity constancy
c)
Relative constancy
d)
Judgement constancy
36.
Which of the following is a depth cue that states as we move, objects that are closer to us move faster across our field of view then do objects that are in the distance?
a)
Motion parallax
b)
Motion perceptions
c)
Motion paradox
d)
Motion parallactic
37.
Which of the following phenomenon means being able to extract information from high pitched chirps off nearby objects?
a)
Echolocation
b)
Echolalia
c)
Echograms
d)
Echoless
38.
Which of the following is a light sensitive photoreceptor that allows us to see in color?
a)
Photoreceptor
b)
Rod
c)
Retina
d)
Cone
39.
Which phenomenon does this .gif represent?
a)
phi phenomenon
b)
stroboscopic motion
c)
autokenetic illusion
d)
retinal disparity
40.
An industrial psychologist is interested in whether lowering the temperature in a packin groom will increase productivity. Workers in two equivalent packing rooms participate in the study. One room is maintained at 65 degrees, the other is left at the usual company temperature of 76 degrees. Which of the following would be considered the dependent variable?
a)
Number of products packed
b)
Number of times temperature changes
c)
Number of people in the study
d)
Number of variables identified on this test
41.
This image best represents which perceptual constancy?
a)
Size constancy
b)
Shape constancy
c)
Color constancy
d)
Brightness constancy
42.
The above image best represents which perceptual constancy?
a)
Brightness constancy
b)
Size constancy
c)
Shape constancy
d)
Color constancy
43.
Which theory states that distinguishing sensory stimuli that takes into account not only the strength of the signal, but also your emotional and psychological states?
a)
Signal detection theory
b)
Detection signal theory
c)
Detection theory
d)
Signal theory
44.
Which area of the brain is responsible for the production of speech?
a)
Broca's area
b)
Wernicke's area
c)
Brodmann's area
d)
Association area
45.
Which of the following make up the central nervous system?
a)
Brain and spinal cord
b)
Motor reflexes and autonomic response
c)
Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
d)
Central and peripheral nervous systems
46.
_____________speak and _____________ listen.
a)
Axons, dendrites
b)
Sensory, motor
c)
Afferent, efferent
d)
Mouths, ears
47.
To produce any sensation at all, the physical energy reaching a receptor cell must achieve a minimum intensity called the ____________.
a)
absolute threshold
b)
just noticeable difference
c)
difference threshold
d)
a door threshold
48.
The process of turning physical energy into electrochemical signals that the brain can interpret is called _________________.
a)
Seduction
b)
Conduction
c)
Obduction
d)
Transduction
49.
Links conscious functions of the cerebral cortex with the autonomic functions of the brain stem
a)
The basal ganglia
b)
The limbic system
c)
The corpus callosum
d)
The cingulate cortex
50.
This structure is important for converting short-term memories into long-term memories.
a)
Amygdala
b)
Hippocampus
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