INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY OBJECTIVES QUIZ TWO
The Student Should Be Able to:
describe how psychologists study the nervous system
describe the three basic types parts of neurons - 4
mention some diseases associated with neuronal function such as
describe the synapse, including the activity of neurotransmitters and
describe the central and peripheral nervous system -2
describe the somatic and autonomic divisions of the peripheral
nervous
describe the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic
describe how various brain scans map the brain -1
describe the functions of the major structures of the brain's core - 2
describe what the cortex is, where it is found, and the various
describe the cortex's division into two hemispheres, four lobes, and
describe how higher mental processes occur in the association cortex
and resultant behavior from damage to the association cortex
describe the location and function of the motor and sensory cortex
The Student Should Also Be Able to:
describe the three basic steps in the process of sensation -1
explain how sensory receivers transform (transduce) physical energy
define absolute threshold and just noticeable difference
describe the different structures and functions of the visual system - 4
give examples of the threshold for the various human sensory systems and explain sensory adaptation - 1
explain color vision according to the actual process that occurs
describe the different structures and functions of the auditory system - 3
describe how the otoliths and semicircular canals give us a sense of balance and account for space sickness
describe the structure, function and location of olfaction and gustation receptor cells -1