MIDTERM EXAMINATION CHAPTER OUTLINE - PSYC 2500

TOPIC	CHAPTER	Repeated Items		Test Items per Chapter
		Pre Quiz	In class	New Items	Total Items
Introduction to Psychological Science	ONE	2	2	3	7
Biopsychology	TWO	3	3	11	17
Sensation and Perception	THREE	2	2	6	10
Learning - Classical Conditioning	FIVE	3	0	3	6
Learning - Operant Conditioning	FIVE	3	0	7	10
Total Test Items on the Midterm Examination		13	7	30	50

INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY MIDTERM OBJECTIVES

The Student Should Be Able to:

define the term psychology (1)

describe briefly the beginnings of scientific psychology (2)

dentify a variable type when given an example of an experiment (1) 

apply the appropriate use and interpret properly correctional measures (1)

identify and distinguish a hypothesis from a theory (1)

define the various types of mental health providers, their work, training, and numbers (1)

describe the three basic types parts of neurons and the cells that surround them (2)

describe the synapse, including the activity of neurotransmitters and
the messages they deliver, especially dopamine (3)

describe the somatic and autonomic divisions of the peripheral 
nervous system (2)

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
functions found there (2)

describe the cortex's division into two hemispheres, four lobes, and
the basic functions of each (2)

describe how higher mental processes occur in the association cortex 
and resultant behavior from damage to the association cortex (2)

describe the location and function of the motor and sensory cortex (1)

describe the process of sensation and perception (1)

explain which sensory receivers transform (transduce) physical energy (2)

describe absolute threshold and just noticeable difference (1)

describe the different structures and functions of the visual system (1)

give examples of the threshold for the various human sensory systems and explain sensory adaptation (1)

describe the different structures and functions of the auditory system (1)

describe how the otoliths and semicircular canals give us a sense of balance and account for space sickness (1)

describe the structure, function and location of olfaction and gustation receptor cells (2)

properly Identify classical conditioning and the CS, CR, UCS and UCR associated with classical conditioning (4)

describe the properties of extinction and spontaneous recovery for classical and operant conditioning (3)

identify shaping and the “Law of Effect” (2)

Identify the various schedules of reinforcement (3)

Identify the positive and negative types of reinforcement and punishment (3)

Identify primary and secondary reinforcers (1)

Identify a problem associated with punishment (1)