Study Guide for Psychology
Language: English
Pages: 404
ISBN: 1429225343
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(more/less) reliable basis for generalizing than large samples. across cultures, the underlying are the same. For instance, throughout the world people diagnosed with Objective 12: Explain how psychologists decide whether differences are meaningful. 17. Tests of statistical exhibit the same real—that is, to make sure that they are not simply the result of variation. The differences are probably real if the sample and the differ- malfunc- tion. Likewise, similarities between the far
released into synaptic gaps and so transmit neural messages from neuron to neuron. (p. 51) 13. Reuptake is the absorption of excess neurotransmitters by a sending neuron. (p. 51) 14. Endorphins are natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure. (p. 53) Memory aid: Endorphins end pain. Key Terms Writing Definitions 1. Biological psychology is the study of the links between biology and behavior. (p. 48) 2. The neuron, or nerve cell, is the basic building block of the
to social learning theory, people learn social behavior (such as gender roles) by observing and imitating and by being rewarded or punished. (p. 165) Cross-Check ACROSS 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. genes adoptive DNA role norm gender culture nurture affluent biological mutation chromosome DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 17. behavior genetics evolutionary interaction environment gender schema gender identity nature This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 5 Developing Through the
American family indicates that a. fewer than 23 percent of unmarried adults, but nearly 40 percent of married adults, report being “very happy” with life. b. the divorce rate is now one-half the marriage rate. c. children born to cohabiting parents are five times more likely to experience their parents’ separation. d. all of these statements are true. 23. The popular idea that terminally ill and bereaved people go through predictable stages, such as denial, anger, and so forth a. is widely
on to the brain or blocks them from passing. When the large fibers are stimulated, the pain gate is closed and other sensations are felt in place of pain. (p. 255) 11. b. is the answer. (p. 238) a. The iris controls the diameter of the pupil. c. The lens accommodates its shape to focus images on the retina. d. The optic nerve carries nerve impulses from the retina to the visual cortex. 12. b. is the answer. (p. 242) a. Feature detection is the process by which nerve cells in the brain respond to