Study Guide: Semester 1 Final Exam

Study Guide: Part 1

Format	Your final exam is on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.  The final exam will have two parts:  The multiple-choice section with be 50 questions, and you will have 35 minutes to complete it.  This section is worth two-thirds of the exam grade. The free-response section is one question that accounts for one-third of the exam grade.  You will have 25 minutes to complete the free-response section. Use the questions on this study guide to prepare for the final exam.  You will also want to review your old exams, class notes, notes you have taken from the textbook, AP study book, flash cards, the class blog, and Quizlet.
	History and Approaches     (4 questions)
Section 1: Due Thursday, January 13, 2011	Describe and compare the following different theoretical approaches in explaining behavior: structuralism, functionalism, and behaviorism in the early years Gestalt, psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, and humanism emerging later evolutionary, biological, and cognitive as more contemporary approaches Distinguish the different domains of psychology: biological, clinical, cognitive, counseling, developmental, educational, experimental, human factors, industrial-organizational, personality, psychometric, and social.
	Research Methods    (11 questions)
	Differentiate types of research (e.g., experiments, correlational studies, survey research, naturalistic observation, and case studies) with regard to purpose, strengths, and weaknesses. Identify independent, dependent, confounding, and control variables in experimental designs. Distinguish between random assignment of participants to conditions in experiments and random selection of participants, primarily in correlational studies and surveys. Compute measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode, and range) Identify how ethical issues inform and constrain research practices.
	Biological Bases of Behavior    (10 questions)
	Identify the parts of the neuron Describe the process of transmission of a signal between neurons Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions: central and peripheral nervous systems major brain regions, lobes, and cortical areas (including Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area) Describe the different types of brain imaging techniques (e.g., EEG, CAT scan, MRI, PET scan, fMRI Explain how heredity, environment, and evolution work together to shape behavior