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PSYC101 Revision

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An IPSP is an Inhibitory post synaptic potential

a)

true

b)

false

2.

In a variable ratio reinforcement schedule, the behaviour is reinforced after

a)

an unpredicted amount of time

b)

an unpredicted amount of responses

c)

a set amount of time

d)

a set amount of responses

3.

In a variable interval reinforcement schedule, the behaviour is reinforced after

a)

an unpredicted amount of time

b)

an unpredicted amount of responses

c)

a set amount of time

d)

a set amount of responses

4.

Retrograde amnesia is

a)

inability to form new memories after onset

b)

inability to remember prior to onset

5.

Which of the following does an EPSP stand for

a)

Excitatory presynaptic potential

b)

Expected post synaptic potential

c)

Excitatory post synaptic potential

d)

Expected presynaptic pulse

6.

In a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule, the behaviour is reinforced after

a)

an unpredicted amount of time

b)

an unpredicted amount of responses

c)

a set amount of time

d)

a set amount of responses

7.

Which reinforcement schedule is the most effective when beginning conditioning

a)
Partial reinforcement schedule
b)
Fixed interval reinforcement schedule
c)
Variable ratio reinforcement schedule
d)
Continuous reinforcement schedule
8.

Which reinforcement schedule is the most likely to cause the behaviour to continue

a)
Variable ratio schedule
b)
Fixed ratio schedule
c)
Variable interval schedule
d)
Fixed interval schedule
9.

In a fixed interval reinforcement schedule, the behaviour is reinforced after

a)

an unpredicted amount of time

b)

an unpredicted amount of responses

c)

a set amount of time

d)

a set amount of responses

10.

Give an example of a variable interval reinforcement schedule

a)

Waiting for the elevator at work

b)
Receiving a bonus at the end of the year based on performance.
c)
Winning a lottery ticket every month on the same date.
d)
Getting a daily snack at a specific time each day.
11.

Where does an action potential begin

a)
axon hillock
b)
synapse
c)
cell body
d)
dendrite
12.

What is the role of the dendrite

a)

To receive signals from other neurons.

b)
To transmit signals to other neurons.
c)
To protect the neuron from damage.
d)
To store genetic information for the neuron.
13.

Nominal​

a)
data can be categorised
b)
data can be categorised and ranked
c)
data can be categorised, ranked, + evenly spaced
d)
categorised, ranked, evenly spaced, + a natu
14.

When you see interval you should think of time and when you see ratio you should think of number of responses

a)

true

b)

false

15.

ordinal​

a)
data can be categorised
b)
data can be categorised, ranked, + evenly spaced
c)
categorised, ranked, evenly spaced, + a natu
d)
data can be categorised and ranked
16.

What does the term 'synaptic cleft' refer to?

a)

The gap between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another.

b)

The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus.

c)

The protective covering around the axon.

d)

The area where neurotransmitters are produced.

17.

Bobby loves to get an ice cream. It always makes him happy. when he hears the ice cream truck siren he runs to the front of his house super excited. The CS is

(a)  

18.

Are the questions/items fully relevant to the content being measured?

a)

Construct validity

b)

face validity

c)

content validity

d)

internal validity

e)

criterion validity

19.

anterograde amnesia is

a)

inability to form new memories after onset

b)

inability to remember prior to onset

20.

interval

a)
data can be categorised and ranked
b)
data can be categorised
c)
categorised, ranked, evenly spaced, + natural 0
d)
data can be categorised, ranked, + evenly spaced
21.

ratio

a)
data can be categorised and ranked
b)
data can be categorised
c)
data can be categorised, ranked, evenly spaced
d)
categorised, ranked, evenly spaced, natural 0
22.

The extent to which the study is methodologically adequate

a)

external validity

b)

content validity

c)

criterion validity

d)

face validity

e)

internal validity

23.

Bobby loves to get an ice cream. It always makes him happy. when he hears the ice cream truck sound he runs to the front of his house super excited. The UCS is

(a)  

24.

Bobby loves to get an ice cream. It always makes him happy. when he hears the ice cream truck sound he runs to the front of his house super excited. The CR is

(a)  

25.

The extent to which study findings can be generalised

a)

internal validity

b)

external validity

c)

criterion validity

d)

construct validity

e)

content validity

26.

A test has ______________ if the test produces consistent results when administered by different raters

a)

inter-rater reliability

b)

test-retest reliability

c)

internal consistency

27.

What is the primary function of the axon in a neuron?

a)

To receive signals from other neurons.

b)

To transmit signals to other neurons.

c)

To protect the neuron from damage.

d)

To store genetic information for the neuron.

28.

Which type of validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring?

a)

Construct validity

b)

Content validity

c)

Criterion validity

d)

Face validity

29.

Give an example of a variable ratio reinforcement schedule

a)

Getting a chocolate every time you finish your chores

b)

Getting paid weekly

c)

Getting a free coffee for every 6th purchase

d)
Playing a slot machine.
30.

Does the measure appear to measure what it should?

a)

content validity

b)

external validity

c)

internal validity

d)

face validity

e)

construct validity

31.

which of the following explains webbers law

a)
Weber's Law explains the relationship between the magnitude of a stimulus and the perception of change in that stimulus.
b)
Weber's Law is about the effects of gravity on objects.
c)
Weber's Law describes the speed of light in a vacuum.
d)
Weber's Law states that all stimuli are perceived equally.
e)
Weber's Law explains the process of photosynthesis.
32.

Do the results correspond to different tests of the same thing?

a)

external validity

b)

construct validity

c)

criterion validity

d)

internal validity

33.

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving incoming signals?

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Cell body

d)

Synapse

34.

A test has ______________ if the test produces consistent results when administered at different times

a)

inter-rater reliability

b)

test-retest reliability

c)

internal consistency

35.

A test has ______________ if the items in the test are correlated with each other

a)

inter-rater reliability

b)

test-retest reliability

c)

internal consistency

36.

Give an example of a fixed interval reinforcement schedule

a)
Getting a bonus for completing a project
b)
Receiving a paycheck every two weeks.
c)
Winning a prize in a lottery
d)

Getting $10 off for every $100 you spend

37.

Give an example of a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule

a)

Getting a lunch break for every 5 hours you work

b)

Receiving praise every time you finish your home work

c)

For every 9 drinks you buy at boost the 10th is free

d)

Getting emails about an online sale