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AP Psychology

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1. Loss of memory for events and experiences occurring from the time of an amnesia-causing event forward






2. A period after firing when a neuron is returning to its normal polarize state and will only fire again if the incoming message open parentheses impulse) is stronger than usual; returning to arresting state






3. The more accurate recall of items presented at the beginning of a series






4. The number of items a person can reproduce from short-term memory - usually consisting of one or two chunks






5. The characteristic of requiring higher and higher doses of a drug to produce the same effect.






6. Synaptic gap or synaptic space; tiny gap between the terminal of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron (almost never touch); location of the transfer of an impulse from one neuron to the next






7. Rapid voluntary movements of the eyes.






8. In Freud's theory - the source of a person's instinctual energy - which works mainly on the pleasure principle.






9. Conflict that results from having to choose an alternative that has both attractive and unappealing aspects






10. All of the individuals in the group to which a study applies






11. In problem solving - the process of widening the range of possibilities and expanding the options for solutions.






12. Impairment of mental functioning and global cognitive abilities in otherwise alert individuals - causing memory loss and related symptoms and typically having a progressive nature






13. Substance that can produce developmental malformations (birth defects) during the prenatal period






14. A social need that directs a person to strive constantly for excellence and success






15. First menstrual period






16. Three age individual IQ tests: WPPSI (children) - WISC (children) - WAIS (adults)






17. After firing when a neuron will not fire again no matter how strong the incoming message may be






18. A schizophrenic disorder in which the person exhibits inappropriate affect - illogical thinking - and/or eccentric behavior but seems generally in touch with reality.






19. The principle that those characteristics and behaviors that help organisms adapt - be fit - and survive will be passed on to successive generations - because flexible - fit individuals have a greater chance of reproduction






20. Psychotherapeutic process in which several people meet as a group with a therapist to receive psychological help.






21. Morality based on consequences to self






22. A socially and culturally constructed set of distinctions between masculine and feminine sets of behaviors that is promoted and expected by society






23. The overall capacity of an individual to act purposefully - to think rationally - and to deal effectively with the environment






24. Part of the brain involved in sleep/wake cycles; also connects cerebellum and medulla to the cerebral cortex






25. Sense of taste






26. School of psychological thought that was concerned with how and why the conscious mind works






27. Anxiety disorder characterized by fear of - and desire to avoid - situations in which the person might be exposed to scrutiny by others and might behave in an embarrassing or humiliating way.






28. Patterns of feelings and beliefs about other people - ideas - or objects that are based on a person's past experiences - shape his or her future behavior - and are evaluative in nature.






29. Main area for hearing - understanding language (Wernicke's area) - understanding music; smell






30. Cognitive psychology; created a 4-stage theory of cognitive development - said that two basic processes work in tandem to achieve cognitive growth (assimilation and accommodation)






31. Study of the brain and nervous system; overlaps with psychobiology






32. Defense mechanism by which people reinterpret undesirable feelings or behaviors in terms that make them appear acceptable.






33. Portion of the CNS that carries messages to the PNS; connects brain to the rest of the body






34. In Freud's theory - the part of personality that seeks to satisfy instinctual needs in accordance with reality.






35. Sleep researcher who discovered and coined the phrase 'rapid eye movement' (REM) sleep.






36. Supportive cells of nervous system that guide growth of new neurons; forms myelin sheath; holds neuron in place; provides nourishment and removes waste






37. School of psychological thought that argued that behavior cannot be studied in parts but must be viewed a s whole






38. Hormone backpacks in the regulation of blood sugar by acting in the utilization of carbohydrates; released by pancreas; too much-hypoglycemia - too little-diabetes






39. Learning; Positive Psychology; learned helplessness theory of depression; Studies: Dogs demonstrating learned helplessness






40. People whose corpus callosum has been surgically severed






41. Applies psychological principles to the workplace to improve productivity and the quality of work life






42. State with deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility






43. The measure of central tendency that is the data point with 50% of the scores above it and 50% below it






44. Small area of retina where image is focused






45. A specific (usually internal) condition - usually involving some form of arousal - which directs an organism's behavior toward a goal.






46. A state of consciousness that occurs during sleep - usually accompanied by vivid visual - tactile - or auditory imagery.






47. In the sexual response cycle - engorgement of the blood vessels - particularly in the genital area - due to increased blood flow






48. Mood disorder originally know as manic-depressive disorder because it is characterized by behavior that vacillates between two extremes; mania and depression.






49. A nonspecific - emotional response to real or imagined challenges or threats; a result of a cognitive appraisal by the individual






50. Behavior pattern exhibited by people who are calmer - more patient - and less hurried than Type A individuals







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