Psy361 – First Exam Study Tips
The exam will be 50 multiple-choice questions (4 alternatives per question). The
breakdown is approximately 50% from lecture and 50% from the readings with many
questions covered in both places.
In studying make sure that you:
1. Read and understand the material in the 6 assigned readings (ending with reading
6_FacePerception)
a. It is especially important to study the reading material that covers topics I
did not talk about in class
2. Review and understand the concepts talked about in class
a. Review your written notes
b. Go over the lecture slides on canvas
c. Pay special attention to material from class not covered in the readings
i. If possible, study with someone else -- Quiz each other
3. There will be diagrams on the test where you have to choose the correct structures
indicated from amongst several choices
a. So you need to know what various nervous system structures look like
and what their various parts are called
b. Most of this was gone over in class – so review your notes and especially
the images on the brain and neuron – you will be responsible for being
able to identify brain/neuron parts!
c. Here is a very simple example of what I mean (the ones on the exam will
be more difficult):
1. What structure is indicated by arrow 1?
a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal
2. What structure is indicated by arrow 2?
a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal
3. What structure is indicated by arrow 3?
a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal
4. What structure is indicated by arrow 4?
a. frontal b. occipital c. parietal d. temporal
