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The theory of evolution by natural selection requires variability of a given trait. Why is variability necessary and where does it come from?
Cocaine has two effects on synaptic transmission: it impairs reuptake of dopamine and it causes more dopamine to be released into the synaptic cleft. Would cocaine be classified as an agonist or antagonist? Why?
Drugs such as lidocaine and novocaine act as Na + channel blockers. In other words, they prevent sodium from moving across the neuronal membrane. Why would this particular effect make these drugs such effective local anesthetics?
What are the implications of compromised immune function as a result of exposure to chronic stress?
Examine Figure 3.14 , illustrating the effects of sympathetic nervous system activation. How would all of these things play into the fight or flight response?
Before the advent of modern imaging techniques, scientists and clinicians relied on autopsies of people who suffered brain injury with resultant change in behavior to determine how different areas of the brain were affected. What are some of the limitations associated with this kind of approach?
Which of the techniques discussed would be viable options for you to determine how activity in the reticular formation is related to sleep and wakefulness? Why?
Hormone secretion is often regulated through a negative feedback mechanism, which means that once a hormone is secreted it will cause the hypothalamus and pituitary to shut down the production of signals necessary to secrete the hormone in the first place. Most oral contraceptives are made of small doses of estrogen and/or progesterone. Why would this be an effective means of contraception?
Chemical messengers are used in both the nervous system and the endocrine system. What properties do these two systems share? What properties are different? Which one would be faster? Which one would result in long-lasting changes?
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- Healthcare professionals often work rotating shifts. Why is this problematic? What can be done to deal with potential problems?
- Do you think attitudes toward drug use are changing over time? If so, how? Why do you think these changes occur?
- Students in high school and college are increasingly using stimulants such as Adderol as study aids and “performance enhancers.” What is your opinion of this trend?
- Consider the cultural and societal influences on sleep patterns and states of consciousness. How do cultural norms, work schedules, and societal expectations impact our sleep habits and the value we place on states of consciousness other than wakefulness? How might cultural variations in sleep practices and beliefs provide insights into the universality or subjectivity of sleep experiences?
- Reflect on the potential implications of sleep disorders and disturbances on individuals and society as a whole. How do conditions such as insomnia, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy affect individuals’ daily functioning and quality of life? What are the social and economic consequences of insufficient sleep and sleep-related disorders? How can increased awareness and education about sleep disorders contribute to better support and treatment for affected individuals?
- Tricia Hersey advocates for rest as a form of resistance against the oppressive forces of capitalism and white supremacy that have shaped many of us to believe that we should be working hard all the time. How can using rest as resistance improve the quality of your life?
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Some examples of disruptive technologies throughout the years are: the wheel, the steam engine, the internal combustion energy, computers or the internet. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Describe Solomon Asch's study. How do you think you would have responded to the study if you were a part of it?
Critical Thinking Questions 17. Why do you think many people might be skeptical about psychology being a science? Answer One goal of psychology is the study of the mind. Science cannot directly study the mind, because it is not a form of matter or energy. This might create some skepticism about the scientific nature of psychology. 19.
Match each term related to a person's sense of self with the correct description. self-image: the way individuals view themselves. ideal self: the version of themselves that individuals wish they could be. self-esteem: the sense individuals have of their own value or worth. self-concept: the awareness and understanding of a person's own self.
Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Thinking and problem solving are brain processes that go beyond memory., These brain processes are most impressive when they show originality and creativity, Images, symbols, concepts, prototypes, and rules and more.
Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Questions. Chapter 4. References. Chapter 5. Sensation and Perception ... Critical Thinking Questions; Personal Application Questions; Glossary; Lifespan Theories. ... Introduction to Psychology (A critical approach) Chapter 4. Consciousness and Sleep. Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Questions
1. Ask questions: be willing to wonder. To think critically about psychology, one must be willing to think creatively—to be curious about why people act the way they do and to question common explanations and examine new ones. 2. Define the problem. Once a question has been raised, the next step is to identify the issues involved in clear and ...
How would all of these things play into the fight or flight response? 26. Before the advent of modern imaging techniques, scientists and clinicians relied on autopsies of people who suffered brain injury with resultant change in behavior to determine how different areas of the brain were affected.
The field of psychology explores questions like these. Psychology refers to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists use the scientific method to acquire knowledge. To apply the scientific method, a researcher with a question about how or why something happens will propose a tentative explanation, called a hypothesis, to ...
Introduction to Psychology (A critical approach) 36 Chapter 4. Personal Reflection Questions. Reflect on your own sleep patterns and routines. How would you describe the quality and duration of your sleep? Are there any factors that may be affecting your sleep, such as stress, technology use, or environmental factors? How do you think improving ...
17. Why do you think many people might be skeptical about psychology being a science? 18. How did the object of study in psychology change over the history of the field since the 19th century? 19. In part, what aspect of psychology was the behaviorist approach to psychology a reaction to? 20. Given the incredible diversity among the various ...
Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Questions. 38. Chapter 4. References. VI. Chapter 5. Sensation and Perception. ... Introduction to Psychology (A critical approach) 37 Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Questions ... Previous: Chapter 4. Personal Reflection Questions Next: Chapter 4. References
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Critical Thinking Questions - Introduction to Psychology (A critical approach) Chapter 1. Introduction to Psychology. Chapter 1. Critical Thinking Questions. Why do you think psychology courses like this one are often requirements of so many different programs of study?
Unit 4 critical thinking questions By Mia Sensinger 1. It is important to make your own decisions. At the same time, it is good to ask for help. Identify a situation where you absolutely need to be thinking for yourself and one in which turning to others is best when it comes to making decisions about your health. A situation where I need to be thinking for myself is deciding how to care for ...
4 criteria for critical thinking 1. there are very few 'truths' that do not need to be tested 2. all evidence is not equal in quality 3. just because someone is considered to be an expert does not make everything they claim automatically true 4. critical thinking requires an open mind
Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Questions. 29. Chapter 4. References. V. Chapter 5. Sensation and Perception. 30. 5.1 Sensation versus Perception. 31. 5.2. Vision. 32. ... Introduction to Psychology (A critical approach) 28 Chapter 4. Critical Thinking Questions Healthcare professionals often work rotating shifts. Why is this problematic?
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Unit 4 critical thinking questions: Drop Box. Amy Perez. Critical Thinking Questions. Of the three types of physical evidence discussed in this unit, which one do you think you would be most interested in working with in an investigation? Why? Blood Evidence is what I would be most interested in.
That is, do you think people use a cost-benefit analysis when they are thinking about a decision or do you think that we use gut feelings and the like more often? It depends on the person but I think for the most part, people are pretty irrational in their decision making. Personal Psychology 2 - Unit 3 Text Questions Learn with flashcards ...
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