PSYCH 120 FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS
A range of cognitive tasks that a child cannot yet do but can learn to do through the
guidance of an older child or adult defines - Answers - The zone of proximal
development
The goals of psychology are to - Answers - describe, explain, predict,and influence
behavior.
Who is considered the "father" of psychology? - Answers - Wilhelm Wundt
The school of thought that sees humans as active seekers of experiences, who use
mental processes to shape those experiences, is _____ Psychology - Answers -
Cognitive
The function of the neuron's axon - Answers - To carry messages to other cells.
The neurotransmitter that helps to relieve pain. - Answers - endorphins
Which brain structure is involved in regulating hunger, thirst, temperature, and sexual
behavior? - Answers - Hypothalamus
Within each 24-hour period, the regular fluctuation from high to low points of certain
bodily
functions and behaviors is known as _____. - Answers - Circadian rhythm
After Little Albert acquired a conditioned Fear of rats, Watson wanted to see how he
would react to a white rabbit, cotton wool, and a Santa Claus mask.
He was studying whether or not _____ had occurred. - Answers - Generalization
Repeatedly presenting the conditioned Stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus will
eventually result in _____. - Answers - extiction
The _____ is a response that is elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without
prior learning. - Answers - Unconditioned response
A major problem with cramming for an exam is that it overloads the
capacity of _____. - Answers - Short-term memory
When new information pushes current Information out of memory because the short-
term memory is full, _____ has occurred. - Answers - displacement
A range of cognitive tasks that a child cannot yet do but can learn to do through the
guidance of an older child or adult defines - Answers - The zone of proximal
development
The goals of psychology are to - Answers - describe, explain, predict,and influence
behavior.
Who is considered the "father" of psychology? - Answers - Wilhelm Wundt
The school of thought that sees humans as active seekers of experiences, who use
mental processes to shape those experiences, is _____ Psychology - Answers -
Cognitive
The function of the neuron's axon - Answers - To carry messages to other cells.
The neurotransmitter that helps to relieve pain. - Answers - endorphins
Which brain structure is involved in regulating hunger, thirst, temperature, and sexual
behavior? - Answers - Hypothalamus
Within each 24-hour period, the regular fluctuation from high to low points of certain
bodily
functions and behaviors is known as _____. - Answers - Circadian rhythm
After Little Albert acquired a conditioned Fear of rats, Watson wanted to see how he
would react to a white rabbit, cotton wool, and a Santa Claus mask.
He was studying whether or not _____ had occurred. - Answers - Generalization
Repeatedly presenting the conditioned Stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus will
eventually result in _____. - Answers - extiction
The _____ is a response that is elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without
prior learning. - Answers - Unconditioned response
A major problem with cramming for an exam is that it overloads the
capacity of _____. - Answers - Short-term memory
When new information pushes current Information out of memory because the short-
term memory is full, _____ has occurred. - Answers - displacement
