In the structure of the neuron, the $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ receives messages from other cells.

a. axon

b. dendrite

c. soma

d. myelin

Which of the following insulates and protects a neuron’s axon, as well as helps speed along electrical impulses?

a. synaptic knobs

b. receptor sites

c. myelin sheath

d. neuromodulators

John has played his music loudly for years. Now, in his 20s, he finds he has a continuous ringing in both of his ears. What would John probably be diagnosed with?

a. Tinnitus, which is a nerve-based disorder that has no permanent cure. b. Conduction-based hearing impairment; however, hearing aids may be able to help. c. Damage to the pinna, which can be corrected with surgery. d. Regardless of the disorder, John will ultimately require a cochlear implant.

Sarah attends high school with Carolyn. Sarah also attends high school with Beth. If Sarah attends only one high school, what conclusion can be drawn? A. Sarah attends two high schools. B. Carolyn and Beth attend different high schools. C. Carolyn and Beth attend the same high school. D. No conclusion can be drawn from the given information.

In the stereotypes-and-athletes study, who was the control group?

a. those students who completed the survey prior to the intelligence test b. those students who completed the survey after the intelligence test c. those students who were not asked to complete the intelligence test d. those students who did not take part in the study at all

Which of the following people would probably not be a prime candidate for membership in a cult?

a. Lewis, who is mad at the world, especially his parents b. Leticia, who is open to new ideas and wants world peace and harmony among people c. Lauren, who is under a lot of stress and dissatisfied with her life d. Lawrence, who has only a high school diploma but tends to be independent and happy with his life

In the structure of the neuron, the __________ receives messages from other cells.

a. axon

b. dendrite

c. soma

d. myelin

In which of the following lobes of the cortex would you find the primary visual cortex?

a. frontal

b. temporal

c. occipital

d. parietal

Taste is often called a sense because it works with the molecules of foods that people eat. a. physical b. psychological c. chemical d. electrical

Which theory of emotion relies heavily on cognition and labeling?

a. the original, or common-sense, theory b. Schachter and Singer’s theory c. Cannon and Bard’s theory d. James and Lange’s theory

What kind of supports and structure might have been provided to Phineas through his postaccident jobs that would have possibly helped him with his recovery?

Which psychologist dared to ignore the whole consciousness issue and return to a study of scientific inquiry by focusing on observable behavior?

a. Ivan Pavlov b. John Watson c. Sigmund Freud d. William James

What theory of emotion states that the emotion typically occurs before arousal and behavior? a. the original, or common-sense, theory b. Schachter and Singer's theory c. Cannon and Bard's theory d. James and Lange's theory

Allison opened her new jigsaw puzzle but soon realized that she had the same puzzle when she was a child. With her past experience to rely upon, Allison will probably use to help her reassemble the puzzle. a. bottom-up processing c. perceptual expectancy b. top-down processing d. perceptual set