Day 3

When Cory is given a logic problem to solve, he systematically tries every possible solution until he finds the correct answer. Cory's strategy is to use

• an algorithm

• a heuristic

• a mnemonic

• cognitive restructuring

• insight

Which of the following brain structures is most associated with the emotion of fear?

• Cerebral cortex

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Reticular formation

The notion that human behavior is greatly influenced by unconscious thoughts and desires is most consistent with which of the following psychological approaches?

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Behavioral

• Sociocultural

• Psychodynamic

Matthew learned to play the violin at a very early age. He is able to play several songs from memory, but he does not remember learning to play them. Matthew's ability to play the violin depends on which of the following types of memory?

• Episodic

• Short-term

• Sensory

• Semantic

• Procedural

Joel's pupils become dilated, his digestion is reduced, and his skin becomes cold. Which system is controlling his bodily changes?

• Parasympathetic

• Central

• Sympathetic

• Somatic

• Endocrine

George was involved in an accident and experienced head trauma. Although his eyes were functioning normally, he was unable to see. Which area of the brain was most likely affected by the accident?

• The parietal lobe

• The occipital lobe

• The hippocampus

• Wernicke's area

• Broca's areas

While reviewing scores from a chapter test, a teacher discovered that the mean score was higher than the median. Which of the following statements is most likely correct?

• The range of the set of scores is the difference between the mean and the median.

• The standard deviation is equal to the mean.

• The distribution of scores for the test is normal.

• The distribution of scores for the test is positively skewed.

• The distribution of scores is multimodal.

Which of the following statements is most consistent with Benjamin Whorf's concept of linguistic determinism?

• The languages of nearly all cultures contain the same basic sounds and root meanings.

• Language shapes the way an individual thinks and interprets experiences.

• The human nervous system is predisposed to the acquisition and use of language.

• If an individual is not exposed to language during a critical period, language acquisition will be impaired.

• The development of cognitive schemas precedes language development.