Test 1 Pyschology pt.1

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Understanding the Basics of Psychology

Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of psychology with this engaging quiz! Dive into the fascinating world of behavioral theories, neuron functions, and more. Each question is designed to challenge your understanding while providing a fun learning experience.

10 multiple-choice questions
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Perfect for students or anyone interested in psychology

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ThinkingMind42

What is an behavorism?

System of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than supernatural matters

The theory that human and animal behavior can be explained, without looking at thoughts or feelings

What is structuralism?

Analysis thnat involves aspects of himan cognition, behavior, culture, and experiences

A broad school of thoughts or originating in the U.S during the late 19th Century

What are dendrites?

Single long fiber that extends from the cell body to carry messages

Short fibers that goes out of the cell to obtain messages

Group of axons bundled together

What are axons?

Single long fiber that extends from the cell body to carry messages

White fatty covering found on axons

What are sensory neurons?

Carry messages from one neuron to another

Carry messages from sense organs to the spinal cord or brain

What are motor neurons?

Carry messages from spinal cord or brain to the muscle & glands

Specialized to respond when we observe others peform a behavior or express emotion

What is action potential?

Electrical charges across a neuron membrane as a result of p;ositive ions outside and negative ions inside the membrane

The firing of a nerve cell

What is a graded potential?

A shift in the electrical charge in a tiny area of a neuron

Electrical charges across a neuron membrane as a result of positive ions outside and negative ions inside the membrane

What is a synaptic space?

Structure at the end of an axon terminal branch

The gap between the axon terminal of the neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron

What is a synapse?

Area composed of the axon terminal of one neuron

Structure at the end of an axon terminal branch

Test 1 Pyschology pt.1

Understanding the Basics of Psychology

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