The famous study of Phineas Gage, who survived when a metal rod pierced his skull, is an example of a a. laboratory experiment c. case study b. correlation d. survey

A researcher finds that as her subjects increased the number of hours they spent exercising, the overall weight of her subjects decreased. This would be an example of a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$correlation.

a. positive b. negative c. zero d. causal

A psychologist is interested in finding out why married couples seemingly begin to look like each other after several years of marriage. This psychologist is most interested in the goal of a. description. c. prediction. b. explanation. d. control.

Which step in the scientific approach is derived from the goal of description?

a. reporting your results b. perceiving a question c. drawing conclusions d. forming a hypothesis

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

a. axon

b. dendrite

c. soma

d. myelin

Phineas Gage suffered damage to his frontal lobe while working with what?

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

In 1848, Phineas Gage sustained a brain injury when an iron rod pierced through his left prefrontal cerebral cortex. What do you think was the result?

In your opinion, are the conclusions drawn from studying Phineas Gage's accident warranted? Why or why not?

Why are psychologists interested in the case of Phineas Gage?

Phineas Gage was a 19^(th) century railroad worker who survived an accident that drove a large iron rod through his head. If the injury resulted in him becoming temperamental and capricious what part of his brain was damaged?

a. frontal lobe

b. hippocampus

c. parietallobe

d. temporal lobe

What is the main function of the medulla?

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.

A famous golfer advertises a new golf bracelet that helps minimize fatigue while playing. If Bethany decides to order the bracelet because she believes that such a well-known personality should know if it works or not, she has made an error in which of the following?

a. Few “truths” do not need to be tested. b. All evidence is not equal in quality. c. Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true. d. Critical thinking requires an open mind.