Psychology Psychology Quiz

Psychology is defined as:Select one:a. the scientific investigation of thought processesb. the study of mental illness and inner feelingsc. the scientific study of behavior and mindd. the understanding of abnormal behaviorQuestion 2Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe most plentiful neurons are the:Select one:a. interneuronsb. motor neuronsc. sensory neuronsd. glial neuronsQuestion 3Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textDevelopment:Select one:a. occurs only in childhoodb. is complete by the end of young adulthoodc. is complete by the end of adolescenced. occurs throughout lifeQuestion 4Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textNature has:Select one:a. prevented nurtureb. halted new adaptationsc. built considerable flexibility into developmentd. created a rigid pattern of developmentQuestion 5Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe age-related physical, intellectual, social, and personal changes that occur throughout life are specifically called:Select one:a. functionalityb. maturationc. adaptationsd. developmentQuestion 6Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textWhich of the following is the last of the three stages of prenatal development?Select one:a. the fetal periodb. the germinal periodc. the embryonic periodd. the zygotic periodQuestion 7Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe three stages of prenatal development, in order, are:Select one:a. embryonic, fetal, germinalb. fetal, germinal, embryonicc. germinal, embryonic, fetald. germinal, fetal, embryonicQuestion 8Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textSensations are:Select one:a. the physical properties of stimuli in the environmentb. the processes used to translate external messages into neural impulsesc. the collection of processes used to arrive at a meaningful interpretation of an experienced. the elementary features or building blocks of experienceQuestion 9Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textPerception refers to:Select one:a. the physical properties of stimuli in the environmentb. the process of translating external messages into neural impulsesc. the collection of processes used to arrive at a meaningful interpretation of an experienced. the elementary features or building blocks of experienceQuestion 10Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textTransduction refers to:Select one:a. the elementary features or building blocks of experienceb. the physical properties of stimuli in the environmentc. the collection of processes used to arrive at a meaningful interpretation of an experienced. the process of translating environmental energy into neural impulsesQuestion 11Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe transparent and protective outer covering of the eye is the:Select one:a. irisb. retinac. cornead. lensQuestion 12Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe word psychology comes from the Greek psyche, which translates as:Select one:a. soulb. mindc. behaviord. humanQuestion 13Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textConsciousness refers to:Select one:a. the effortless background processing of environmental stimulib. the internal processes that people use to set priorities for mental functioningc. the subjective awareness of internal and external eventsd. schematic reorganization of mental structuresQuestion 14Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe subjective awareness of internal and external events is referred to as:Select one:a. filteringb. automaticityc. divided attentiond. consciousnessQuestion 15Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textAttention refers to:Select one:a. the effortless background processing of environmental stimulib. the subjective awareness of internal and external eventsc. schematic reorganization of mental structuresd. the internal processes that people use to set priorities for mental functioningQuestion 16Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textProcesses that are fast, effortless, and do not require focused attention are described as:Select one:a. automaticb. occipitalc. fovead. neglectfulQuestion 17Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textWhich of the following is least likely an automatic process?Select one:a. walkingb. drivingc. talkingd. readingQuestion 18Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textCompared to holding a conversation while driving, using a cell phone while driving:Select one:a. is more disruptiveb. actually improves one’s drivingc. is less disruptived. is no different in its effectQuestion 19Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textA person with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is likely to display which of the following?Select one:a. difficulty focusing attentionb. excessive sleepiness during the dayc. all of these choicesd. hostility when asked to follow the rulesQuestion 20Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textErnest has trouble completing any projects that he starts because he is easily distracted. Based on this description, it would appear that Ernest may have:Select one:a. hypermnesiab. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorderc. divided consciousnessd. visual ataxiaQuestion 21Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textWhich of the following has been used to treat ADHD?Select one:a. depressantsb. stimulantsc. hallucinogensd. all of these choicesQuestion 22Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textSleep research is performed by monitoring electrical activity in the brain using a device called a(n):Select one:a. MRIb. CATc. EEGd. PETQuestion 23Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textPavlov was:Select one:a. not famed in psychologyb. not a trained psychologistc. a famous Greek philosopherd. a trained psychologistQuestion 24Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textREM stands for:Select one:a. Rough Electrical Mapb. Round Eye Movementc. Rise Early Mored. Rapid Eye MovementQuestion 25Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textA clinical psychologist:Select one:a. extends the principles of psychology to practical, everyday problems in the real worldb. conducts experiments in an attempt to discover the basic principles of behavior and mindc. is a medical doctor specializing in psychological problemsd. diagnoses and treats psychological problemsQuestion 26Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textA psychiatrist is:Select one:a. someone with a medical degree specializing in psychological problemsb. someone who uses experiments to discover basic principles of behavior and mindc. someone who extends psychological principles to practical, everyday problemsd. someone who can train psychologists but not practice independentlyQuestion 27Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textThe main components of the nervous system are:Select one:a. axonsb. synapsesc. neuronsd. dendritesQuestion 28Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textSensory neurons are neurons which:Select one:a. carry messages to muscles and glands that produce behavioral responsesb. remove waste products and speed neural transmissionc. make the initial contact with the environmentd. have no direct contact with the worldQuestion 29Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textPsychologists use the term Answer to refer to actions, such as moving about, talking, and gesturing.Question 30Not yet answeredMarked out of 1.00Flag questionQuestion textPsychologists use the term Answer to refer to the contents and processes of subjective experience, such as sensations, thoughts, and emotions.