Issues and Debates (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many neurons does Aplysia californica have compared to humans?
How many neurons does Aplysia californica have compared to humans?
20,000 vs 100 billion
Which brain areas did Olds & Milner find were linked to addiction in rats?
Which brain areas did Olds & Milner find were linked to addiction in rats?
Nucleus accumbens & ventral tegmental
What term did Peter Singer use for prejudice against animals?
What term did Peter Singer use for prejudice against animals?
Speciesism
What is reductionism in psychology?
What is reductionism in psychology?
Explaining complex phenomena via simple mech.
How many prefrontal lobotomies were performed in the USA in the 1940s-50s?
How many prefrontal lobotomies were performed in the USA in the 1940s-50s?
20,000
What did Gagne (1981) find about chemical castration treatment?
What did Gagne (1981) find about chemical castration treatment?
Reduced deviant behaviour, no lasting effects
What did Lombroso propose about criminals?
What did Lombroso propose about criminals?
A more primitive version of humanity
What did Maguire et al. (2006) find in London taxi drivers?
What did Maguire et al. (2006) find in London taxi drivers?
Hippocampal differences vs controls
What major limitation exists with brain scanning techniques?
What major limitation exists with brain scanning techniques?
Patterns may occur purely by chance
What creates a holistic explanation of aggression?
What creates a holistic explanation of aggression?
Genetics + family environment + culture