Psychology Concepts

Bridge of fibers passing information between the two cerebral hemispheres.

• Corpus callosum

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

The area of psychology that applies the science and practice of psychology to issues within and related to the justice system.

• Clinical Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

The smallest intensity of a stimulus that must be present for the stimulus to be detected.

• Absolute Threshold

• Relative Threshold

• Sensory Adaptation

• Just Noticeable Difference

The dominance of one hemisphere of the brain in specific functions, such as language.

• Lateralization

• Localization

• Cerebral Dominance

• Neuroplasticity

Chemical messages often sent between two members of a species to communicate something about reproductive status are called

• hormones

• pheromones

• neurotransmitters

• enzymes

Sympathetic activation is associated with

• Pupil dilation and increased heart rate

• Decreased heart rate and pupil constriction

• Increased digestion and salivation

• Relaxation of the airways and decreased blood pressure

The gland that secretes epinephrine.

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

Psychologist responsible for developing the first intelligence test and creating the concept of mental age.

• Alfred Binet

• Carl Rogers

• Sigmund Freud

• Jean Piaget

The part of the brain responsible for regulating vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing.

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

Sensory adaptation occurs when

• A person becomes accustomed to a stimulus.

• A person becomes more sensitive to a stimulus.

• A person ignores all stimuli in their environment.

• A person experiences heightened awareness of their surroundings.