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PSYC 289 FINAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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Dendrites


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are part of the neuron that are specialized to receive information




The "father" of psychology and founder of the first psychological laboratory was


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William Wundt




Serotonin

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Affects mood, hunger, sleep, aggression and arousal. Undersupply linked
to depression.




inferential statistics


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numerical methods used to determine whether research data support a
hypothesis or whether results were due to chance




Ethnocentrism


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Belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic group.




absolute refractory period


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The minimum length of time after an action potential during which another
action potential cannot begin.




Data collection techniques

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procedures for making empirical observations and measurements




Antagonist


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A chemical that opposes the action of a neurotransmitter




Humanism


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A belief that emphasizes the uniqueness and innate goodness of humans




meta-analysis


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a statistical technique that averages the results of two or more studies to
see if the effect of an independent variable is reliable




operational definition


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