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CIRCLE OR HIGHLIGHT the correct answer for the following questions; then after each, you will be asked to provide a rationale for your answer, an explanation, or example. DO NOT LEAVE ANY BLANK LINE ON THE TEST UNANSWERED.

1. A collection of related ideas and observations that describe, explain, and predict behavior and mental processes is called a: a. theory. c. proposal. b. guess. d. hypothesis. Please provide an example of this concept by coming up with an idea for your own scientific, psychological study. Just make one up! Think of a research idea that interests you and you have questions about. In one paragraph, tell me what your study would be and where this concept would fall within your study:

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2. The final step in the scientific method is to: a. draw conclusions. c. conduct a research review. b. collect and analyze data. d. report results. Please provide an example of this step in the scientific method by using your own scientific, psychological study you came up with in question #1. In one paragraph, tell me where and how this concept would fall within your study:

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In questions 3 through 7, MATCH each of the following research methods (a-e) with the statement which best describes it. Write the concept in the space next to the statement:

a. naturalistic observation

d. case study

b. laboratory observation

e. survey

c. correlational study

3. This method allows researchers to gather self-report data from a representative sample of the population: ________________________________ Please provide an example of this method in the scientific, psychological study you came up with in question 1. If you were to conduct your study using this method, how would you go about doing so? In one paragraph, tell me how you would utilize this method:

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4. This method involves determining the strength of relationship between two variables, though cause and effect cannot be determined: _________________________________ Please provide an example of this method in your own scientific, psychological study. In one paragraph, what variable you might utilize to determine strength of relationships:

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5. This method allows researchers to observe behaviors while maintaining control of the environment: ________________________________ Please provide an example of this method in the scientific, psychological study you came up with in question 1. If you were to conduct your study using this method, how would you go about doing so? In one paragraph, tell me how you would utilize this method:

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6. This method involves collecting extensive data on one person of interest: __________________ Please provide an example of this method in the scientific, psychological study you came up with in question 1. If you were to conduct your study using this method, how would you go about doing so? In one paragraph, tell me how you would utilize this method and what one person you might collect data on:

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7. This method allows researchers to observe behaviors that are more natural or spontaneous: _____________________________ Please provide an example of this method in the scientific, psychological study you came up with in question 1. If you were to conduct your study using this method, how would you go about doing so? In one paragraph, tell me how you would utilize this method and what natural or spontaneous behaviors you would watch for:

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In questions 8 through 11, MATCH each of the following perspectives with the statement which best describes it. Write the perspective in the space below the statement:

a. Humanistic

b. Psychoanalytic

c. Cognitive

d. Behaviorism

8. This perspective focused on mental processes, such as decision-making and memory: _____________________

9. This perspective believes people are basically “good” and driven to reach their full potential: _____________________

10. Freud focused on the unconscious mind and on early childhood experiences: _____________________

11. Researchers like Watson and Skinner believed psychologists should focus on observable, measureable behaviors: _____________________

In one robust paragraph, using all four of the perspectives above, describe a situation for each one in which each of these schools of thought might be necessary and appropriate over the others.

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12. The Central Nervous System (CNS) in humans is comprised of two structures: a. the brain and peripheral nerves

b. the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

c. the autonomic and peripheral nerves

d. spinal cord and peripheral nerves

e. the brain and spinal cord

Describe in your own words (from your own schemata), the function of each of these structures:

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13. _______________ are branch-shaped structures on a neuron that receive incoming signals from other neurons: a. Axons c. Glial cells b. Dendrites d. Receptors

From where did these signals originate, and where are they headed? What is their ultimate function?

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Match each of the following neurotransmitters with the statement which best describes it. Place the name of the neurotransmitter in the blank next to the statement:

a. Serotonin

c. GABA

b. Dopamine

d. Norepinephrine

e. Acetylcholine

14. it is involved in memory and movement; its deficiency is linked to Alzheimer’s disease: _____________________________________

15. an inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in sleep regulation and mood; its deficiency has been linked to depression, suicide, and impulsive violence: _____________________________________

16. it inhibits involuntary muscle movements and has been linked to both Parkinson’s disease and Schizophrenia: _____________________________________

17. it activates the sympathetic nervous system and influences arousal; it’s involved in the brain’s reward centers and may be depleted by repeated cocaine usage: _____________________________________

18. an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces anxiety and seizure disorders: _____________________________________

In one robust paragraph, utilizing all five of these neurotransmitters, describe what stimulus or stressor might illicit the production of each of these neurotransmitters.

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We did not have much time to discuss the parts of the brain in class, but you did some labeling and research on your own about their functions. Using your textbook or the internet, please describe the function of the following parts of the brain on the line provided, and in your own words (using your own schemata) answer the question next to each brain part:

19. In the brain stem, what are the functions of the MEDULLA and RETICULAR FORMATION? _____________________

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If we were to place an electrode on the medulla and reticular formation of a rat and provide him or her an electric shock to this area, what might the rat experience? _____________________

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20. What is the CEREBELLUM? _____________________

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If a human were in a car accident, and received an injury to the cerebellum, what might happen to its functioning? _____________________

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21. A person with a tumor on the HYPOTHALAMUS might experience what symptoms? _____________________

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22. Choose one of the INFANT REFLEXES outlined in Ch. 3. In one paragraph, describe for me what is occurring in the reflex you chose. Why is a newborn baby equipped with this reflex? How long does it last? Draw me a mental picture of what the baby exhibits: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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23. Nature Versus Nurture: I’d like you to analyze the following three studies and tell me what the data says about NATURE VS. NURTURE. Simply GOOGLE the following three cases, then answer the questions below them:

I. A Twin Study of Humour, L. Cherkas, F. Hochberg, A.J. MacGregor, H. Sneider, and T.D. Spector (Twin Research, March 3, 2000: 17-22).

Abstract: Hypothesis: Sample size: Summary of findings: What do you think the data say about nature versus nurture? Compare the data for identical and fraternal twins.

II. Genetic Correlates of Musical Pitch Recognition in Humans, D. Drayna, A. Manichaikul, M. de Lange, H. Sneider, T.D. Spector (Science, 2001). Listed on the Twin Research Center's Web site: Hypothesis: Sample size: Summary of findings: What do you think the data say about nature versus nurture? Compare the data for identical and fraternal twins.

III. Sources of Human Psychological Differences: The Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart, Thomas Bouchard Jr., David Lykken, Matthew McGue, Nancy Segal, Auke Tellegen (Science, October 12, 1990). Hypothesis: Sample size: Summary of findings: What do you think the data say about nature versus nurture? Compare the data for identical and fraternal twins. What conclusions do you draw from these studies about nature versus nurture? _____________________________________________________________________________

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Global Warming Write a 500 word essay about global warming that addresses the following points: 1. What is global warming? 2. Describe how human activities impact global warming 3. Explain what an individual can do to minimize his/her contribution to global warming. Remember to support your data and information with appropriate citations. A minimum of two references must be included. Due 12 Mid-night.