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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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1. 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






2. 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






3. Mental categories that help our brains group objects that have common properties.






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






5. 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






6. Pioneer in observational learning (AKA social learning) - stated that people profit from the mistakes/successes of others; Studies: Bobo Dolls-adults demonstrated 'appropriate' play with dolls - children mimicked play






7. The light-sensitive inner surface of the eye - containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information






8. English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)






9. Classical conditioning. trained a dog to respond to the sound of a bell by pairing it up with food.






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






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






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






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






14. Stages of development - Stage 8 Wisdom - Ego Integrity vs. Despair - old age / from mid sixties. Some handle death well. Some can be bitter - unhappy - and/or dissatisfied with what they have accomplished or failed to accomplish within their lifetim

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15. Severe mental illness characterized by auditory hallucinations - paranoia and an inability to distinguish reality from fiction






16. Adrenal glands secerets this to activate various organs that results in a phyiscal stress response






17. A therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders






18. Rapid low-amplitude waves. less prevalent in adults






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






20. Stages of development - Stage 3 Purpose - Initiative vs. Guilt - Preschool / 3-6 years - Can the child plan or do things on his own - such as dress him or herself. If 'guilty' about making his or her own choices - the child will not function well. E

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21. A microscopic gap between the terminal button of one neuron and the cell membrane of another neuron






22. 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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23. 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






24. 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






25. The portion of the vertebrate nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord that perceives - gathers - interprets - and records incoming sensory information and also sends out communication destined for muscles - glands and internal organs s






26. Physiological needs drive an organism to act in either random or habitual ways






27. Technique of field research - used in anthropology and sociology - by which an investigator (participant observer) studies the life of a group by sharing in its activities






28. Neurotransmitter that influences voluntary movement - attention - alertness; lack of dopamine linked with Parkinson's disease; too much is linked with schizophrenia






29. 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






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






31. Conflict that results from having to choose between two distasteful alternatives






32. Describes a schedule of reinforcement wherein a worker is paid for a certain sum for each product produced






33. Stages of development - Stage 7 Caring - Generativity vs. Stagnation - early forties till mid sixties / starts as the Mid-life crisis. Measure accomplishments/failures. Am I satisfied or not? The need to assist the younger generation. Stagnation is

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34. The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied






35. 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






36. A study of an individual unit - as a person - family - or social group - usually emphasizing developmental issues and relationships with the environment - especially in order to compare a larger group to the individual unit.






37. The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable






38. Any of several chemical substances - as epinephrine or acetylcholine - that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse to a postsynaptic element - as another nerve - muscle - or gland.






39. (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it






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






41. Theory of child development included the Socratic method of questioning children by guiding them to reflect on their behavior. His emphasis on self-awareness and reflection has been adopted into school curricula and used to help students become criti






42. Process in which cells become specialized in structure and function.






43. The denial of any power or moral value superior to that of humanity; the rejection of religion in favour of a belief in the advancement of humanity by its own efforts






44. 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






45. Inferences are said to possess internal validity if a causal relation between two variables is properly demonstrated.






46. A schedule where reinforcement happens after a changing number of responses. Example gambling or sales






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






48. Maslow's pyramid of human needs - beginning at the base with physiological needs that must first be satisfied before higher-level safety needs and then psychological needs become active - Maslow's Theory of Motivation which states that we must achiev






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






50. Three facets: intimacy - commitment - and passion.

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