PSYCHOLOGY EXAM #1 (CHAPTERS 1-3) 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Structuralism - (ANSWER)(Wilhelm Wundt) what are structures or characteristics of the mind, especially
the conscious mind
Functionalism - (ANSWER)(Wiliiam James) how does the mind function to adapt to the environment
Psychoanalytic - (ANSWER)(Sigmund Freud) exaimens the role of the unconscious mind and early
childhood experiences in the adult motivations and behavior
Behavioral - (ANSWER)(John B Watson- Founder, Ivan Pavlov, and BF Skinner) perspective that focuses on
objective, observable, behavior rather than the conscious and unconscious mind
Humanistic - (ANSWER)(Abraham Maslow, Carl Rodgers) a perspective that focuses on the potential good
that innate to all humans (focus on our own lives)
Cognitive - (ANSWER)concerned with understanding, mental processes such as memory, perception,
thinking, and problem-solving and how they are related to behavior (thoughts are related to
wxperiences and actions)
Biological (biopsychology) - (ANSWER)studies how our biology, brain, and nervous system influences our
thoughts, feelings, and behavior
Evolutionary - (ANSWER)studies how natural selction and adaptation explains behavior and mental
processes
A structure important for balance and coordination is the _______. - (ANSWER)cerebellum
The __________ regulates body temp. - (ANSWER)hypothalamus
The brain has about 100 billion nerve cells, called ________. - (ANSWER)neurons
, PSYCHOLOGY EXAM #1 (CHAPTERS 1-3) 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+.
The brain is divided into two halves called _________. - (ANSWER)hemispheres
The ________ receives sensory information and relays this information to other parts of the brain. -
(ANSWER)thalamus
The right and left sides of the cerebral cortex are connected by a thick band of nerve fibers called the
________. - (ANSWER)corpus callosum
The knee jerk reflex is controlled by the __________. - (ANSWER)spinal cord
The _______ receive information from other neurons and carries that information toward the cell body. -
(ANSWER)dendrites
The neurotransmitter, _______, is linked to elevated mood states and pain control. -
(ANSWER)endorphines
____________ is a protective coating that speeds the transmission of neural impulses. -
(ANSWER)Myelin Sheath
The central nervous system is divided into two major parts: the _________ and the __________. -
(ANSWER)brain and spinal cord
The _________ prepares the body for action in stressful situations. - (ANSWER)sympathetic
The ________ controls "involuntary" life support functions. - (ANSWER)Autonomic
The __________ are responsible for our higher level mental processes. - (ANSWER)Prefrontal Cortex
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Structuralism - (ANSWER)(Wilhelm Wundt) what are structures or characteristics of the mind, especially
the conscious mind
Functionalism - (ANSWER)(Wiliiam James) how does the mind function to adapt to the environment
Psychoanalytic - (ANSWER)(Sigmund Freud) exaimens the role of the unconscious mind and early
childhood experiences in the adult motivations and behavior
Behavioral - (ANSWER)(John B Watson- Founder, Ivan Pavlov, and BF Skinner) perspective that focuses on
objective, observable, behavior rather than the conscious and unconscious mind
Humanistic - (ANSWER)(Abraham Maslow, Carl Rodgers) a perspective that focuses on the potential good
that innate to all humans (focus on our own lives)
Cognitive - (ANSWER)concerned with understanding, mental processes such as memory, perception,
thinking, and problem-solving and how they are related to behavior (thoughts are related to
wxperiences and actions)
Biological (biopsychology) - (ANSWER)studies how our biology, brain, and nervous system influences our
thoughts, feelings, and behavior
Evolutionary - (ANSWER)studies how natural selction and adaptation explains behavior and mental
processes
A structure important for balance and coordination is the _______. - (ANSWER)cerebellum
The __________ regulates body temp. - (ANSWER)hypothalamus
The brain has about 100 billion nerve cells, called ________. - (ANSWER)neurons
, PSYCHOLOGY EXAM #1 (CHAPTERS 1-3) 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS ALREADY GRADED A+.
The brain is divided into two halves called _________. - (ANSWER)hemispheres
The ________ receives sensory information and relays this information to other parts of the brain. -
(ANSWER)thalamus
The right and left sides of the cerebral cortex are connected by a thick band of nerve fibers called the
________. - (ANSWER)corpus callosum
The knee jerk reflex is controlled by the __________. - (ANSWER)spinal cord
The _______ receive information from other neurons and carries that information toward the cell body. -
(ANSWER)dendrites
The neurotransmitter, _______, is linked to elevated mood states and pain control. -
(ANSWER)endorphines
____________ is a protective coating that speeds the transmission of neural impulses. -
(ANSWER)Myelin Sheath
The central nervous system is divided into two major parts: the _________ and the __________. -
(ANSWER)brain and spinal cord
The _________ prepares the body for action in stressful situations. - (ANSWER)sympathetic
The ________ controls "involuntary" life support functions. - (ANSWER)Autonomic
The __________ are responsible for our higher level mental processes. - (ANSWER)Prefrontal Cortex
