You overhear a conversation between two members of the psychology department. During the conversation they use the words neurons and neurotransmitters. Which psychological perspective are these two individuals likely to be discussing?
a) Gestalt
b) cognitive
c) behavioral
d) physiological
ANS: d
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The standard error of measurement allows us to
a. estimate the degree to which a test provides inaccurate readings. b. have an acceptable margin of error. c. determine the source of error. d. avoid any measurement error.
Regarding the sensation of sound, which of the following statements is FALSE? a. The brain determines where a sound originated by comparing the sounds received in each ear. b. The hair cells of the ear are not actual hairs. c. The auditory cortex is located in the frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex. d. For each 10decibel increase in a sound wave's amplitude, there is a tenfold increase
in the loudness of thesound. e. Sounds typically reach one ear before the other, with the brain able to detect a difference as small as1/10,000th of a second.
Victor and Rosa want to enhance their synchrony with their 6-month-old daughter. They can best do this by
watching her imitate their mouth movements and smiles. listening to her vocalizations. imitating her vocal and facial expressions. including her in their conversations.
In their research studies, contemporary psychologists rely heavily upon
a. empirical evidence. b. anecdotes from personal experience. c. individual case descriptions. d. phrenology.