Question 1

(Video: Mapping the brain through electrical stimulation) The electrical stimulation of the brain is conducted while the patient

Accepted Answer

The video mentions that the electrical stimulation of the brain is conducted while the patient is awake.

Question 2

(Video: Losing one's touch: Living without proprioception) The clip suggests that ________ people in the world have no proprioception.

Accepted Answer

The clip suggests that fewer than 15 people in the world have no proprioception, indicating it is an extremely rare condition.

Question 3

(Video: Living without memory) Val describes the new pager as a(n) ________ in her and George's life.

Accepted Answer

Val describes the new pager as a "third person" in her and George's life, indicating that it plays a significant and constant role in their daily routine, almost as if it were another person involved in their relationship.

Question 4

(Video: Liking and imitation: The sincerest form of flattery) In this video, an adult man is instructed to act either ________ while interacting with a research participant.

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The answer of (Video: Liking and imitation: The sincerest form...

Question 5

(Video: Locking away the "feebleminded": A shameful history) The eugenics movement assumed that intelligence is

Accepted Answer

The eugenics movement believed that intelligence was determined by genetics, and therefore some individuals were seen as "feebleminded" and should be prevented from reproducing to improve the overall genetic pool of society. This belief was not based in reality, as intelligence is influenced by a combination of genetics and environmental factors.

Question 6

(Video: Learning through visualization: A gymnast acquires new skills) Rebecca's alternative method, visualization, involves

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The answer of (Video: Learning through visualization: A gymnast acquires...

Question 7

(Video: Müller-Lyer Illusion) In the Müller-Lyer illusion, the line enclosed in an outward-pointing arrowhead is perceived as ________ than the line enclosed in an inward-pointing arrowhead.

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The Müller-Lyer illusion causes people to perceive the line enclosed in an outward-pointing arrowhead as longer than the line enclosed in an inward-pointing arrowhead, even though both lines are the same length.

Question 8

(Video: Müller-Lyer illusion) As the vertical line moves from left to right, it appears to ________ but in reality it ________.

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The answer of (Video: Müller-Lyer illusion) As the vertical line...

Question 9

(Video: Measuring stress while running with the bulls) By occupation, Andy is a

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Andy is a firefighter, as indicated in the context of the video.

Question 10

(Video: Locking away the "feebleminded": A shameful history) Red cherry day was a day of

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The answer of (Video: Locking away the "feebleminded": A shameful...

Question 11

(Video: Liking and imitation: The sincerest form of flattery) The narrator in the video concludes that we tend to mimic those we

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The video explicitly states that we tend to mimic those we like, and also gives several examples to support this claim.

Question 12

(Video: Measuring stress while running with the bulls) The bulls are released to run

Accepted Answer

The video shows the bulls running through narrow town streets, which is different from the other options listed.

Question 13

(Video: Losing one's touch: Living without proprioception) The man in the clip is the only victim of the condition who has

Accepted Answer

The man in the clip has regained his mobility despite living without proprioception, which is a rare achievement for someone with this condition.

Question 14

(Video: Living without memory) After his memory loss, George developed a strong interest in

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In the video, it is mentioned that George developed a deep appreciation for classical music after his memory loss.

Question 15

(Video: Learning through visualization: A gymnast acquires new skills) Rebecca's initial method of learning her routine involves

Accepted Answer

The video shows Rebecca watching her coach perform the routine while explaining it step by step, and then practicing it herself while receiving feedback from her coach. This aligns with choice A, which involves watching someone else and then practicing.

Question 16

(Video: Memory in everyday life) One woman recommends ________ to keep one's mind alert in advancing age.

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The answer of (Video: Memory in everyday life) One woman...

Question 17

(Video: Locking away the "feebleminded": A shameful history) According to the video, the eugenics movement had its beginnings in

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The video mentions that the eugenics movement had its beginnings in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where it gained popularity among scientists, politicians, and the general public.

Question 18

(Video: Mapping the brain through electrical stimulation) Electrical stimulation of the brain indicates that

Accepted Answer

The video shows that different regions of the brain are activated by electrical stimulation and that these regions correspond to different functions. This supports the idea that various brain regions have particular functions. There is no evidence or discussion in the video about all regions of the brain being highly sensitive to pain, all regions of the brain being involved in speech, or us typically using only about 10 percent of our neural capacity.

Question 19

(Video: Measuring stress while running with the bulls) While being chased by the bulls, Andy's cortisol level ________ and his heart rate ________.

Accepted Answer

Cortisol is a hormone released in response to stress, so being chased by bulls would increase cortisol levels. Heart rate also typically increases during stressful situations, so both cortisol levels and heart rate would be expected to increase while running with the bulls.

Question 20

(Video: Learning through visualization: A gymnast acquires new skills) Scientific research suggests that imagining a physical activity creates ________ that aid in the physical completion of the activity.

Accepted Answer

Scientific research has shown that imagining a physical activity activates the same neural pathways in the brain as actually performing the activity, which can lead to improved performance and skill acquisition. These neural pathways can aid in the physical completion of the activity, as the brain has already created a sort of "muscle memory" through visualization.

Quiz 19: The Worth Video Anthology for Introductory Psychology