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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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1. The science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena - especially with reference to origin - growth - reproduction - structure - and behavior.






2. An innately reinforcing stimulus - such as one that satisfies a biological need






3. A process by which repressed material - particularly a painful experience or conflict is brought back to consciousness - in this process the person not only recalls - but also relived the repressed material - which is accompained by the appropriate a






4. In psychoanalytic theory - the basic defense mechanism that banishes from consciousness anxiety-arousing thoughts - feelings - and memories






5. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one






6. Helps the body process new information by adapting to old stimuli and making space for new ones






7. The division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body - conserving its energy.






8. The central focal point in the retina - around which the eye's cones cluster






9. ENCODE - STORE - RETRIEVE






10. Founder of functionalism; studied how humans use perception to function in our environment; wrote first psychology textbook - The Principles of Psychology






11. The lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect






12. Anti adrenaline - affects neurons involved in increased heart rate and the slowing of intestinal activity during stress - and neurons involved in learning - memory - dreaming - waking from sleep - and emotion. increase arousal and boost mood-scarce d






13. Study of the brain interested in the biological bases of human disorders such as Parkinson's and Huntington's. Neuroscience is a branch of research that is concerned with the underlying physical changes that accompany brain disorders






14. A hormone released by the pituitary gland of the brain during childbirth - breastfeeding - and intercourse - causing emotional bonding between persons in whom it is released






15. It adopts a holistic approach to human existence through investigations of meaning - values - freedom - tragedy - personal responsibility - human potential - spirituality - and self-actualization






16. The extent to which data collected from a sample can be generalized to the entire population.






17. Portion posterior to the frontal lobe - responsible for sensations such as pain - temperature - and touch






18. The science that deals with the origins - physical and cultural development - biological characteristics - and social customs and beliefs of humankind.






19. The study of the relationships among psychology - the nervous and endocrine systems - and the immune system.






20. Abbreviation for computerized axial tomography - uses a computer and a rotating x-ray device to create detailed - cross-sectional images - or slices - of organs and body parts






21. The scientific study of how we think about - influence - and relate to one another






22. 1875-1961; Field: neo-Freudian - analytic psychology; Contributions: people had conscious and unconscious awareness; archetypes; collective unconscious; libido is all types of energy - not just sexual; Studies: dream studies/interpretation






23. Personal Construct Psychology. investigative technique - which would remove the influence of the observer's frame of reference on what was observed. he believed (personal construct theory) our personality consists of our thoughts about ourselves - in






24. 1896-1934; russian developmental psychologist who emphasized the role of the social environment on cognitive development and proposed the idea of zones of proximal development. GUIDED PARTICIPATION - Children's interaction with knowledgeable adults o






25. Situation in which previously learned information hinders the recall of information learned more recently






26. Any reinforcer that becomes reinforcing after being paired with a primary reinforcer - such as praise - tokens - or gold stars






27. Neo-Freudian - humanistic; 8 psychosocial stages of development: theory shows how people evolve through the life span. Each stage is marked by a psychological crisis that involves confronting 'Who am I?'






28. Any clinical approach to personality - as Freud's - that sees personality as the result of a dynamic interplay of conscious and unconscious factors.






29. The appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer






30. A methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem






31. Findings that provide a multilayered - comprehensive understanding of human behavior. Ex. study of stress and human response has to be done from a biological - social and cognitive perspective.






32. A school of psychology that focused on how mental and behavioral processes function - how they enable the organism to adapt - survive - and flourish.






33. Sensorimotor - birth to language - Preoperational - 2-7 - Concrete Operational - 7 - 11 - Formal Operational 11 - Adult Abstract Thoughts

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34. Freud's theory of personality that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts; the techniques used in treating psychological disorders by seeking to expose and interpret unconscious tensions






35. Stages of development - Stage 4 Competence - Industry vs. Inferiority - School-age / 6-11. Child comparing self worth to others (such as in a classroom environment). Child can recognize major disparities in personal abilities relative to other chil

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36. The science or study of the origin - development - organization - and functioning of human society; the science of the fundamental laws of social relations - institutions - etc.






37. A doughnut-shaped system of neural structures at the border of the brainstem and cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions such as fear and aggression and drives such as those for food and sex. Includes the hippocampus - amygdala - and hypothala






38. Secreted from the adrenal cortex - aids the body during stress by increasing glucose levels






39. Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; visual areas






40. The adjustment of one's schemas to include newly observed events and experiences






41. Theory states that the acquisitiion of new knowledge and behaviors is central to human development. Was a pioneer of operant conditioning who believed that everything we do is determined by our past history of rewards and punishments. he is famous fo






42. Adrenaline; activates a sympathetic nervous system by making the heart beat faster - stopping digestion - enlarging pupils - sending sugar into the bloodstream - preparing a blood clot faster






43. The state of being anonymous






44. Theory set forth by psychologist Albert Bandura that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment






45. Act on the immune system to suppress the body's response to infection or trauma. Relieve inflammation - reduce swelling - and suppress symptoms in acute conditions






46. A measure of how well the variables of one test (could be personality) measure the same things as the variables of a similar test.






47. Observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state - mental processes - etc.; the act of looking within oneself.






48. Research in which the same people are restudied and retested over a long period






49. The 'little brain' attached to the rear of the brainstem; its functions include processing sensory input and coordinating movement output and balance






50. Goals framed in terms of performing well in front of others - being judged favorably - and avoiding criticism