Psychology_Analysis_Questions

1.) When human babies are born, their eyesight depth perception is fully developed. -False (1) : Determined: False Reference: Wilcox, T., Bortfeld, H., Woods, R., Wruck, E., & Boas, D. (2008). Hemodynamic response to featural changes in the occipital and inferior temporal cortex in infants: a preliminary methodological exploration. Developmental Science, 11(3), 361-370. doi:10.1111/j.1467- 7687.2008.00681.x. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=32000899&site=ehost- live&scope=site 2.) Anyone can be hypnotized. -False (5) : Determined: False Reference: Capafons, A., Mendoza, M., Espejo, B., Green, J., Lopes-Pires, C., Selma, M., et al. (2008). Attitudes and beliefs about hypnosis: A multicultural study. Contemporary Hypnosis, 25(3/4), 141-155. doi:10.1002/ch.359. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=34560383 &site=ehost-live&scope=site 3.) When a person sees another human yawn, they uncontrolabley react by yawning themselves. -True (3) : Determined: True Reference: Senju, A., Kikuchi, Y., Akechi, H., Hasegawa, T., Tojo, Y., & Osanai, H. (2009). Brief Report: Does Eye Contact Induce Contagious Yawning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 39(11), 1598-1602. doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0785-5. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=44563211 &site=ehost-live&scope=site 4.) The placebo effect is always altered with the presence of a pharmacological substance. -True (2) : Determined: False Reference: Walach, H., & Schneider, R. (2009). Does the presence of a pharmacological substance alter the placebo effect'—results of two experimental studies using the placebo-caffeine paradigm. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, 24(7), 549- 558. doi:10.1002/hup.1054. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=44435559&site=ehost- live&scope=site 5.) Humans can develop personality disorders when undergoing a large amount of stress. -True (4) : Determined: True Reference: Mensebach, C., Wingenfeld, K., Driessen, M., Rullkoetter, N., Schlosser, N., Steil, C., et al. (2009). Emotion-induced memory dysfunction in borderline personality disorder. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, 14(6), 524-541. doi:10.1080/13546800903049853. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=45020717 &site=ehost-live&scope=site 6.) Seasonal depression can be treated by exposing the subject to lights. -False (2) : Determined: True Reference: Westrin, Å., & Lam, R. (2007). Long-Term and Preventative Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder. CNS Drugs, 21(11), 901-909. Retrieved from Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection database. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=32579691&site=ehost-live&scope=site 7.)Polygraphic lie detector tests are always accurate -False (5) : Determined: False Reference: LEWIS, J., & CUPPARI, M. (2009). The polygraph: The truth lies within. Journal of Psychiatry & Law, 37(1), 85-92. Retrieved from Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection database. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=44863121&site=ehost-live&scope=site 8.) The eyes of an infant are attracted to the color red because of instinct. -True (5) : Determined: False Reference: Franklin, A., Bevis, L., Ling, Y., & Hurlbert, A. (2010). Biological components of colour preference in infancy. Developmental Science, 13(2), 346-354. doi:10.1111/j.1467-7687.2009.00884.x. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=47842081&site=ehost- live&scope=site 9.) When an unconditioned person is exposed to either extreme hot or cold tempurature for a long amount of time, he or she will suffer brain damage. -True (2) : Determined: True Reference: Changlian, Z., Xiaoyang, W., Falin, X., Lin, Q., Xiuyong, C., Simbruner, G., et al. (2006). Intraischemic mild hypothermia prevents neuronal cell death and tissue loss after neonatal cerebral hypoxia–ischemia. European Journal of Neuroscience, 23(2), 387- 393. doi:10.1111/j.1460-9568.2005.04581.x. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=19439021&site=ehost- live&scope=site 10.) The human brain is stimulated when hearing any kind of rythm. -True (4) : Determined: True Reference: Tervaniemi, M., Kruck, S., De Baene, W., Schröger, E., Alter, K., & Friederici, A. (2009). Top-down modulation of auditory processing: effects of sound context, musical expertise and attentional focus. European Journal of Neuroscience, 30(8), 1636- 1642. doi:10.1111/j.1460-9568.2009.06955.x. Link: http://ezproxy.sc.maricopa.edu:2048/login'url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx'direct=true&db=pbh&AN=44685132&site=ehost- live&scope=site