Biopsych & it's methods

Question 1

biopsychology

Answer 1

The scientific study of the biology of behavior.

Question 2

between subjects design

Answer 2

An experimental design in which a different group of subjects is tested under each condition.

Question 3

within subjects design

Answer 3

An experimental design in which the same subjects are tested under each condition.

Question 4

Independent variable

Answer 4

An experimental design in which the same subjects are tested under each condition.

Question 5

dependent variable

Answer 5

The variable measured by the experimenter to assess the effect of the independent variable.

Question 6

confounded variable

Answer 6

An unintended difference between the conditions of an experiment that could have affected the dependent variable.

Question 7

pure research

Answer 7

Research motivated primarily by the curiosity of the researcher and done solely for the purpose of acquiring knowledge.

Question 8

applied research

Answer 8

Research that is intended to bring about some direct benefit to mankind.

Question 9

PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Answer 9

The division of biopsychology that studies the neural mechanisms of behavior through direct manipulations of the brains of nonhuman animal subjects in controlled experiments.

Question 10

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Answer 10

The division of biopsychology that studies the effects of drugs on the brain and behavior.