Psy 120 Mock exam (A+ GRADED)

Cocktail party phenomenon explains: a) When people ignore you at a party b) Being unable to head conversations around you because of interference c) Tuning into one message while filtering out others nearby d) Processing one message slower than the rest because of interference correct answers c The absolute refractory period means: a) A second firing cannot happen b) A second firing can happen, but it requires more stimulation c) The neuron will fire to the fullest extent d) The neuron will return to resting potential correct answers a What are the 4 lobes of the brain called? a) Parietal, frontal, cerebrum, brain stem b) Occipital, parietal, temporal, frontal c) Occipital, neural, behavioural, parietal d) Frontal, temporal, parietal, cerebellum correct answers b What working memory technique would be least effective when studying for an exam? a) Rehearsal b) Maintenance rehearsal c) Elaborative d) Chunking correct answers b When a negative stimulus is added to decrease behavior as punishment, it is a: a) None of these b) Negative reinforcer c) Primary reinforcer d) Secondary reinforcer correct answers a By the 1920's a new definition of psychology had gained favor, reflecting the work of psychologists such as John Watson. Psychology was said to be the science of: a) Mind b) Cognition c) Behavior d) Sociocultural influence correct answers c The manipulated variable in an experiment is termed the: a) independent variable b) dependent variable c) control variable