NVCC PSY 200-E43L Exam 1 Latest Update 2025- 2026 75 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
At what age do humans experience self consciousness? - CORRECT ANSWER: 18
months
fMRI? - CORRECT ANSWER: All views of the left hem. can see activity in the auditory cortex of the brain when someone is listening to music. Shows the function of the brain.
Freuds dynamic unconscious? - CORRECT ANSWER: An active system spanning a
lifetime of ones hidden memories, deepest instincts, desires and the struggle to control them
function of the cerebellum? - CORRECT ANSWER: Controls fine motor skills
Functionalism - CORRECT ANSWER: The study of the purpose that mental processes
serve
how can drugs interfere with neurotransmitters? - CORRECT ANSWER: They mimic an
increase the function of neurotransmitters
How long does a sleep cycle last? - CORRECT ANSWER: about 90 minutes
PET scan? - CORRECT ANSWER: Shows areas in the left hem. as long as someone
holds a collection of a few words in min. shows the function of the brain
Problem of other minds? - CORRECT ANSWER: fundamental difficulty we have in
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Structualism - CORRECT ANSWER: Analysis of basic elements that make up the mind
The motor cortex is active during REM, but why dont we move? - CORRECT ANSWER:
spinal neurons run though the brain stem and inhibit expression of motor activity
What animals are capable of self recognition? - CORRECT ANSWER: humans,
orangutans, chimps, dolphins, elephants, magpies
What are 3 ways a synapse is cleared? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. reuptake into the
sending neuron 2. being broken down by enzymes in the synapse 3. binding to auto- receptors on sending neurons
What are association areas? - CORRECT ANSWER: An area composed of neurons that
help provide sense and meaning to information registered in the cortex
What are myelin sheaths? - CORRECT ANSWER: Insulated layer of fatty material that covers axons. They facilitate the conduction of action potential
what are neuroimaging techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER: the use of technology to
create images of the living healthy brain
What are nodes of ranvier? - CORRECT ANSWER: Gaps between myelin that causes
the charge to seem to jump from node to node making it faster
What are terminal buttons? - CORRECT ANSWER: knob like structures that branch off from an axon
What are the four properties of consciousness? - CORRECT ANSWER: intentionality, unity selectivity and tendency to change
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