Psychology Flashcard

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What is psychology? Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank. Options: The study of human biology, The study of animals and their behavior, The scientific study of behavior and mental processes, The study of human emotions

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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

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Who is known as the Father of Psychology?

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Wilhelm Wundt

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What does the biological perspective focus on?

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The brain, nervous system, and genetics

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Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with pleasure and reward?

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Dopamine

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Which of the following is an example of a sensory adaptation?
- Becoming aware of a new sound in a quiet room
- The ability to see in low-light conditions after being in the dark for a while
- Not noticing the smell of your perfume after wearing it for a few hours
- The sudden recognition of a familiar voice

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Not noticing the smell of your perfume after wearing it for a few hours

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What is the absolute threshold?

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The minimum amount of stimulus needed to detect something 50% of the time

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According to the Gestalt principle of proximity, objects that are close together are perceived as:

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A group

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In classical conditioning, what was the conditioned response in Pavlov’s experiment with dogs?

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The salivation to the bell

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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for survival functions like breathing and heartbeat? Options: Forebrain, Midbrain, Hindbrain, Cerebral cortex

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Hindbrain

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the REM stage of sleep? Deep sleep with delta waves, Light sleep with hypnagogic sensations, Dreaming and rapid eye movements, Sleep spindles and moderate sleep

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Dreaming and rapid eye movements