The __________ method refers to a process for conducting an objective inquiry through data collection/research and analysis.

Behavior: Amy ran away

Consequence: Her parents changed the locks

Behavior: Joy smiles at everyone

Consequence: She makes a lot of friends

Behavior: Zane has his phone out in class

Consequence: He gets it taken away

Behavior: Tyler cries when doing homework

Consequence: His parents don't make him do it

Behavior: Trisha whines non-stop on twitter

Consequence: She loses hundreds of followers

Behavior: Stanley gets straight As

Consequence: Parents release him from his grounding

Behavior: Maeve wears a cute outfit

Consequence: She gets lots of compliments

Behavior: Tina lies and says her homework is done

Consequence: Tina gets an F

What is the name of the technique where people would examine their own thoughts/behaviors?

This leading psychologist is known as the father of classical conditioning which involves learning a new behavior through the process of association.

This leading psychologist advanced the concept of operant conditioning (a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment).

When small steps toward some ultimate goal are reinforced until the goal itself is reached. Example: When trying to train a dog to roll over, giving him a treat when he lay down.

Example: When the dance instructor teaches the dance move on his own before asking you to do it.

Example: When you can distinguish the sounds of the different alarms used for the drills.

Example: When you give up studying for your reading test because you always get a bad grade.

Doing things repeatedly to excel at them.

When you hear a bell and you automatically associated with an alarm.

Which structure in neural communication passes messages through its branches?

Peter was diagnosed with a disorder of the nervous system. His doctor explained that his brain is releasing neurotransmitters, the neurotransmitters are not being received. This means that his neurons most likely have which of the following malfunctioning?

In a neuron, the _____ conducts information to other neurons, and the _____ receives information from other neurons?

The fatty layer of cells that is wrapped around many axons is called the

There are ______ stages of sleep.

In stage 4 of the sleep cycle, you enter REM sleep which is where most ________________ takes place.

What is the most widely used and abused substance in the United States?

(Depressant) Initial high followed by relaxation and disinhibition

(Negative Effects) Depression, memory loss, organ damage, impaired reactions

(Depressant) Rush of euphoria, relief from pain

(Stimulant) Increased alertness and wakefulness

(Negative Effects) Anxiety, restlessness and insomnia in high doses; uncomfortable withdrawal

(Stimulant) Rush of euphoria, confidence, energy

(Negative Effects) Cardiovascular stress, suspiciousness, depressive crash

(Stimulant) Arousal and relaxation, sense of well-being

(Negative Effects) Heart Disease, cancer

(Hallucinogen) Enhanced sensation, relief of pain, distortion of time, relaxation

(Negative Effects) Impaired learning and memory, increased risk of psychological disorders, lung damage from smoke