Psychology Mid-Term

Front

Which of the following best defines psychology?
Options:
The study of stars and planets.
The study of mental processes and behavior.
The study of physical health.
The study of historical events.

Back

The study of mental processes and behavior.

Front

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated is called the:

Back

Independent Variable

Front

The __________ group receives the independent variable in an experiment.

Back

experimental

Front

A researcher wants to test if caffeine improves memory. What is the independent variable?

Back

Amount of caffeine consumed

Front

Which of the following is a key feature of the experimental method in psychology? Observing behavior without interference, Asking participants to describe their feelings, Studying historical case records

Back

Manipulating variables to determine cause and effect

Front

What does the term “operational definition” refer to in psychological research?

Back

A clear, measurable definition of a variable

Front

What is the definition of stress in psychology?

Back

The body’s response to any demand or pressure

Front

Which one is NOT one of the four f's in stress response: Fawn, Fight, Freeze, or Fade?

Back

Fade

Front

What is the nervous system that helps the body return to a resting state after stress?

Back

Parasympathetic

Front

Which of the following is a long-term physical effect of stress? Improved digestion, Strengthened immune system, Sleep disturbances, Increased salivation

Back

Sleep disturbances