Unit 2 – Biopsychology Test Review



THE BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEMExplain the organization and function of the human nervous system. Include all of the subsystems of both the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems.Which parts of our nervous system are responsible for involuntary activities?What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?Define and label the following parts of a neuron:DendriteAxonAxon TerminalsMyelin SheathCell BodySynaptic GapExplain how neurons communicate.What are neurotransmitters and what are they responsible for? Give an example of a specific neurotransmitter and its function. Define and label the following parts of the brain:CerebrumCorpus callosumThalamusHypothalamusPituitary glandHippocampusCerebellumAmygdalaThe four lobes of the brain (Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, and Occipital)What is the difference between a hormone and a neurotransmitter?Based on your split brain research during the “Mr. Split Briany” activity, what are the the different responsibilities of the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Explain how twin and adoption studies have allowed psychologists to study the question of nature vs. nurture. What is heritability and how does it contribute to the study of behaviour?SENSATION & PERCEPTIONBe able to explain the following, in regards to sensation:Sensation vs. perceptionAbsolute thresholdDifference thresholdWeber’s LawSensory adaptationSignal-detection theorySelective attentionWhy is selective attention necessary and what are the pros and cons?What is the difference between bottom-up and top-down processing?THE SENSESFor each of the 7 types of senses we discussed be able to list the sense organ, stimulus, receptor and the sensations we use them for. Be able to label the parts of the eye, including: the pupil, lens, retina, optic nerveBe able to label the parts of the ear, including: the auditory canal, eardrum, hammer, anvil, cochlea, auditory nerve. In addition, be able to explain the following:The difference between rods and conesHow the physical properties of waves affect our visionColour deficiencyBinocular fusionParallel processingHow our ears work together to locate soundsGate control theory and our body’s perception of painBe able to discuss the following:Gestalt Depth perceptionIllusionsMOTIVATION & EMOTIONBe able to explain the difference between instinct, motivation, need, and a drive.Be able to describe the following theories of motivation:Instinct theoryDrive-Reduction theoryIncentive theoryCognitive theoryWhat is the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation? Be able to provide examples of each.Be able to draw, label, and explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.What 4 events lead to some kind of emotional response?Explain and provide an example of each of the 3 components of emotion (physical, behavioural, and cognitive). STRESSBe able to explain the following terms with examples:DistressEustressEnvironmental stressFlight or fight responseGeneral adaptation syndromeHow does stress affect performance?What are the four types of conflict situations? Provide an example of each. Describe the three tools we use to cope with stress and provide an example of each.Based on the TED talk by Kelly BcGonigal, how do our beliefs about stress affect our response to stressful situations? What other factors affect our ability to cope?Test Scheduled for Monday, October 26th, 2015 ................
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