Test 1 Study Prep

6 Questions | By Cort_66 | Last updated: Jan 27, 2019 | Total Attempts: 45

Questions and Answers

1.

The major advantage of the correlation method is its ability to make predictions
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Researchers who adopt the biological perspective are referred to as
- A.
  
  Psychologists
- B.
  
  Behavioural psychologists
- C.
  
  Psychobiologists
- D.
  
  Neuropsychologists
3.

What regulates almost all bodily functions except blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing?
- A.
  
  Thalamus
- B.
  
  Hyperthalamus
- C.
  
  Amygdala
- D.
  
  Hypothalamus
4.

What specialized cells hold neurons in place?
- A.
  
  Axons
- B.
  
  Dendritic
- C.
  
  Glial
- D.
  
  Supporting cells
5.

Autokinetic illusion is caused by
- A.
  
  Movement of the eyes
- B.
  
  Movement of an object
- C.
  
  Movement of the eyes and an object
- D.
  
  Movement occurring in peripheral vision
6.

Which answer is NOT considered one of the three major parts of the brain and its functions?
- A.
  
  Cerebrum
- B.
  
  Brainstem
- C.
  
  Cortex
- D.
  
  Cerebellum

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