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Psychology is the child of what two fields?

The greatest strength of experimental research, and the reason you should use this method of research if you are able, is:

Jerri believes that yoga is more effective for relieving stress than simply lying on the floor with closed eyes for the same amount of time. She randomly divides her students to either perform yoga or to lie on the floor for 30 minutes, and then she gives them a stress test. In this example, _____ is/are the independent variable.

A(n) __________ mimics the function of a neurotransmitter, whereas a(n) ________ blocks the function of a neurotransmitter.

Who established the first psychology lab in the United States in 1883 (pay attention to where, not just what)?

The brain structure responsible for the coordination of motor movements and sense of equilibrium is the

What is the limbic system and what does it do?

The electrical charge of a neuron’s resting potential is:

Corticosteroids are _____.

_____________ is the brain’s ability to heal damage and potentially recover some function lost due to the brain injury.