PSYC 104 Exam 1 Study Guide unit 3 4 vocab Unit 3 Vocabulary Empirical study collection and analysis of data that was objectively observed measured and experimented thoroughly Basic Research finds the answer to a question of behavior Applied Research answers a question by investigation and provides a solution to improve everyday life Theory something that explains and predicts an observed relationship Research Hypothesis a believed association among certain parts of a theory Variable a quality that assumes diverse values among diverse people Scientific Method a set of rules that all scientist use to conduct research Descriptive Research provides a snapshot of how things are right now Correlational Research discovers relationships between variables Experimental Research participants are randomly assigned in order to get a variety of answers Case Study a record of ones experience Survey a questionnaire to get an overall picture of how people feel about a topic Unit 4 Vocabulary Neuron receives and transmits information in the nervous system Soma contains nucleus of cell Dendrite send information to the soma and collects information from other cells Axon sends information away from the cell body Brain Stem controls basic functions like breathing Medulla part of the brain stem controls heart rate and breathing Pons control body movements like walking Thalamus gets sensory information from the spinal cord and relays it to the higher brain levels Cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements of the body Hypothalamus regulates body including temperature hunger thirst Hippocampus in charge of long term memory Cerebral Cortex outer layer of brain Glial Cells surrounding the neurons protect and link them provide nutrients Frontal Lobe responsible for thinking planning memory judgment Parietal Lobe processes touch Occipital Lobe processes visual information Temporal Lobe processes hearing and language