Psychology and Neuroscience: Key
Concepts and Treatments Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist - Correct answer-a psychiatrist is a medical doctor
who can prescribe medicine. A psychologist studies behavior and usually provides
therapy.
Illusory correlation - Correct answer-Believing two things are related when they
are not.
Glial cells - Correct answer-Cells that support and protect neurons.
Dopamine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter linked to pleasure, movement, and
motivation.
Serotonin - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep, and
appetite.
Endorphins - Correct answer-Natural chemicals that reduce pain and create
pleasure.
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, Acetylcholine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement
and memory.
Agonist - Correct answer-A substance that increases a neurotransmitter's effect.
Antagonist - Correct answer-A substance that blocks a neurotransmitter's effect.
Reticular formation - Correct answer-A brainstem network that controls alertness.
Basal ganglia - Correct answer-Brain structures that help control movement.
Broca's area - Correct answer-Brain area involved in speaking.
Wernicke's area - Correct answer-Brain area involved in understanding language.
EEG - Correct answer-A test that records brain activity with electrodes.
CT Scan - Correct answer-An X-ray image of the brain.
Multiple sclerosis - Correct answer-A disease where nerve coverings are damaged.
Vestibular sense - Correct answer-Sense of balance and body position.
Kinesthetic sense - Correct answer-Sense of where body parts are moving.
Linguistic determinism - Correct answer-The idea that language affects thinking.
Law of effect (Thorndike) - Correct answer-Behaviors with good results are
repeated.
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Concepts and Treatments Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist - Correct answer-a psychiatrist is a medical doctor
who can prescribe medicine. A psychologist studies behavior and usually provides
therapy.
Illusory correlation - Correct answer-Believing two things are related when they
are not.
Glial cells - Correct answer-Cells that support and protect neurons.
Dopamine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter linked to pleasure, movement, and
motivation.
Serotonin - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep, and
appetite.
Endorphins - Correct answer-Natural chemicals that reduce pain and create
pleasure.
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, Acetylcholine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter involved in muscle movement
and memory.
Agonist - Correct answer-A substance that increases a neurotransmitter's effect.
Antagonist - Correct answer-A substance that blocks a neurotransmitter's effect.
Reticular formation - Correct answer-A brainstem network that controls alertness.
Basal ganglia - Correct answer-Brain structures that help control movement.
Broca's area - Correct answer-Brain area involved in speaking.
Wernicke's area - Correct answer-Brain area involved in understanding language.
EEG - Correct answer-A test that records brain activity with electrodes.
CT Scan - Correct answer-An X-ray image of the brain.
Multiple sclerosis - Correct answer-A disease where nerve coverings are damaged.
Vestibular sense - Correct answer-Sense of balance and body position.
Kinesthetic sense - Correct answer-Sense of where body parts are moving.
Linguistic determinism - Correct answer-The idea that language affects thinking.
Law of effect (Thorndike) - Correct answer-Behaviors with good results are
repeated.
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