WGU C180 Final Exam V2 / C180 Introduction to
Psychology OA Guide | Latest
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Grade A
What is the independent variable
the cause of change
What is the dependent variable
the effect
What is the main difference between a correlation and an experiment
correlation discovers relationship among variables and predicts future events.
Experiment provides more definitive conclusion from causal relationship.
How is a sample different from a population
smaller subset of population
List 2 issues in conducting ethical research in psychology
Prevent harm and free choice.
,Hypothalamus
pleasurable activities associated with eating, drinking, and sexual behavior
Thalamus
relay station for all senses except smell
Hippocampus
associated with converting short-term memories into long-term memories
Cerebellum
balance and body posture
Corpus Callosum
Connective tissue that links the two brain hemispheres
Pituitary Gland
Master gland within the endocrine system
Pancreas
produces insulin
, Parietal lobe
sensation and spatial awareness
Occipital lobe
vision
Frontal lobe
thinking, personality
Temporal lobe
hearing
List 2 types of neurotransmitters
dopamine, serotonin
axon
long fiber that transmits information away from cell body to other neurons
dendrite
treelike fiber that collects information from other cells and sends to soma
Psychology OA Guide | Latest
Update | 100% Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A
What is the independent variable
the cause of change
What is the dependent variable
the effect
What is the main difference between a correlation and an experiment
correlation discovers relationship among variables and predicts future events.
Experiment provides more definitive conclusion from causal relationship.
How is a sample different from a population
smaller subset of population
List 2 issues in conducting ethical research in psychology
Prevent harm and free choice.
,Hypothalamus
pleasurable activities associated with eating, drinking, and sexual behavior
Thalamus
relay station for all senses except smell
Hippocampus
associated with converting short-term memories into long-term memories
Cerebellum
balance and body posture
Corpus Callosum
Connective tissue that links the two brain hemispheres
Pituitary Gland
Master gland within the endocrine system
Pancreas
produces insulin
, Parietal lobe
sensation and spatial awareness
Occipital lobe
vision
Frontal lobe
thinking, personality
Temporal lobe
hearing
List 2 types of neurotransmitters
dopamine, serotonin
axon
long fiber that transmits information away from cell body to other neurons
dendrite
treelike fiber that collects information from other cells and sends to soma
