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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
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
Thalamus
relay station for all senses except smell
Hippocampus associated with converting short-term memories into long-
term memories
Frontal lobe thinking,
personality
Temporal lobe hearing
List 2 types of neurotransmitters dopamine,
serotonin