Question

1. this question refers to a process by which someone assumes a. their own unconscious wishes b. another persons consciousness c. their own conscious experience d. the social construction of consciousness
2. research shows that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to get lung cancer than those who do not smoke. this research alone demonstrates that a. there is a relationship between smoking and lung cancer b. smoking contributes to lung cancer c. smoking causes lung cancer d. there is a predisposition toward both smoking and lung cancer
3. dr. gatherer is examining a research question and has posed a hypothesis, but his student points out, dr. g., the assumption that you have made cannot be disproven no matter what data we gather. this research study suffers from an absence of a. circularity b. alternate explanations c. falsifiability d. operational definition
4. the ability of a research study or psychological instrument to consistently produce a given result is called a. operationalization b. validity c. standardization d. reliability
5. a(n) __________ is the electrical signal that typically moves from the neurons cell body down the axon to the axon terminals. a. depolarization b. action potential c. hyperpolarization d. threshold of excitation
6. cognitive psychology focuses on studying a. the effect of gender, race, and class on behavior b. genetics and the effect of genetics on behavior c. sensation and the effect of culture on perception d. thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions
7. the space between two neurons is called the a. vesicle b. soma c. terminal button d. synapse

Explanation:

1. This question seems to be about a psychological process related to consciousness. However, the options are not clear - likely a mis - transcription. But in general, such a process would be related to psychological concepts.
2. Just because smokers are more likely to get lung cancer doesn't mean smoking causes it. It only shows a relationship.
3. A hypothesis that cannot be disproven lacks falsifiability, a key concept in scientific research.
4. The ability of a research study or instrument to consistently produce a given result is called reliability.
5. The electrical signal that moves from the neuron's cell body down the axon to the axon terminals is the action potential.
6. Cognitive psychology focuses on thoughts and their relationship to experience and actions.
7. The space between two neurons is called the synapse.

Answer:

1. (Options are unclear, no clear answer can be given with the provided information)
2. a. there is a relationship between smoking and lung cancer
3. c. falsifiability
4. d. reliability
5. b. action potential
6. d. thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions
7. d. synapse