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CLEP Intro To Psychology
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1. 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
fixed ratio
deduction
avoidance-avoidance conflict
oxytocin
2. Originating in or based on observation or experience
Hermann von Helmholtz
Erik Erikson's
criterion validity
empirical evidence
3. 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
semantic memory
Sternberg's triangular view
Stages of Moral Development
limbic system
4. An innately reinforcing stimulus - such as one that satisfies a biological need
mastery goals
primary reinforcer
forgetting curve
experimental research
5. Research in which the same people are restudied and retested over a long period
longitudinal study
Abraham Maslow
participant observation
neuroscientist
6. A methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem
John Locke
accomodation
algorithm
Humanism
7. 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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8. Founded by Hermann Ebbinghaus. displays retention of information and forgetting over time. conclusions to this were that most forgetting happens right after learning something. this was modified to that forgetting doesn't occur that quickly if the su
Albert Bandura
John Locke
forgetting curve
parietal lobe
9. 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
abreaction
John Locke
dependent variable
Humanism
10. The central focal point in the retina - around which the eye's cones cluster
psychodynamic
REM sleep
somatic nervous system
fovea
11. The science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena - especially with reference to origin - growth - reproduction - structure - and behavior.
etiology
criterion validity
biology
epinephrine
12. Researcher who pioneered the development of type A (high achieving - multi-taskers who are always very stressed and in a hurry.) and type B (easy going relaxed and not always in a hurry.) personality types based on how well they respond to the multip
Meyer Friedman
corticosteriods
split brain study
retina
13. Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939); Said that human behavior is irrational; behavior is the outcome of conflict between the id (irrational unconscious driven by sexual - aggressive - and pleasure-seeking desires) and ego (
Wilhelm Wundt
Sigmund Freud
industrial-organizational psychologist
Anna Freud
14. 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.
independent variable
etiology
experimental psychologist
significant psychological research
15. Substance secreted by the anterior pituitary; controls size of an individual by promoting cell division - protein synthesis - and bone growth
Piaget's theory of child cognitive development 4 stages
displacement
Erik Erikson's
growth hormone
16. Images are flashed to the left visual fields (therefore the right hemisphere) and individual cannot name object - but can locate it. Images are flashed to the right visual fields (therefore the left hemisphere) and individual can name object.
altruism
interaction
catecholamines
split brain study
17. Any reinforcer that becomes reinforcing after being paired with a primary reinforcer - such as praise - tokens - or gold stars
secondary reinforcer
neurotransmitter
retina
primary reinforcer
18. Focused on child psychoanalysis - fully developed defense mechanisms - emphasized importance of the ego and its constant struggle
information processing theory
neuroscientist
longitudinal study
Anna Freud
19. Classical conditioning. trained a dog to respond to the sound of a bell by pairing it up with food.
Ivan Pavlov
Humanism
Abraham Maslow
primary reinforcer
20. Theory set forth by psychologist Albert Bandura that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment
carl jung
George Kelly
reciprocal determinism
semantic memory
21. The first person to study memory scientifically and systematically; used nonsense syllables and recorded how many times he had to study a list to remember it well
Hermann Ebbinghaus
criterion validity
Repression
neurotransmitter
22. 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
corticosteriods
cerebellum
Stockholm syndrome
psychoanalysis
23. Sensorimotor - birth to language - Preoperational - 2-7 - Concrete Operational - 7 - 11 - Formal Operational 11 - Adult Abstract Thoughts
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24. Adrenocorticotropic hormone - produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex regulates the production of cortisol(steriod hormone) from anterior pituitary
cognitive
growth hormone
ACTH
synaptic cleft
25. 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
retina
Erik Erikson's
reinforcer
Sigmund Freud
26. 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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27. 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
neuroscientist
algorithm
Erik Erikson's
central nervous system
28. Considered the Father of modern psychology; study of mental processes - introspection - and self-exam; established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig - Germany
Wilhelm Wundt
Parietal lobe
Erik Erikson's
etiology
29. How the memory processes information - long term memory - short term memory - sensory information
secondary reinforcer
information processing theory
displacement
experimental psychologist
30. Three facets: intimacy - commitment - and passion.
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31. Secreted from the adrenal cortex - aids the body during stress by increasing glucose levels
avoidance-avoidance conflict
cortisol
anthropology
Wilhelm Wundt
32. 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
CAT scan
George Kelly
argument by evidence
criterion validity
33. The appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
differentiation
neofreudian
Lev Vygotsky
linear perspective
34. A psychologist who uses psychological concepts to make the workplace a more satisfying environment for employees and managers
industrial-organizational psychologist
epinephrine
shizophrenia
opponent-process theory
35. 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
Stockholm syndrome
proactive interference
nonrepinephrine
Erik Erikson's
36. The cause of a disease
anthropology
etiology
participant observation
sociology
37. The adjustment of one's schemas to include newly observed events and experiences
accomodation
participant observation
fixed ratio
industrial-organizational psychologist
38. Accepted Freud's basic ideas - but doubted sex was all-consuming and gave more credit to consciousness and childhood
neofreudian
negative punishment
anonymity
Sigmund Freud
39. Portion posterior to the frontal lobe - responsible for sensations such as pain - temperature - and touch
parietal lobe
deduction
independent variable
naturalistic observation
40. Situation in which previously learned information hinders the recall of information learned more recently
growth hormone
performance goals
psychological science
proactive interference
41. English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
Abraham Maslow
Parietal lobe
John Locke
displacement
42. Inferences are said to possess internal validity if a causal relation between two variables is properly demonstrated.
Three phases of memory process
CAT scan
Parietal lobe
internal validity
43. The state of being anonymous
Piaget's theory of child cognitive development 4 stages
anonymity
Lev Vygotsky
information processing theory
44. The science that deals with the origins - physical and cultural development - biological characteristics - and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
Anna Freud
performance goals
anthropology
endorphins
45. The division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body - conserving its energy.
Humanism
parasympathetic nervous system
John Bowlby
independent variable
46. Attachment theory -
John Bowlby
neofreudian
ACTH
Parietal lobe
47. Goals framed in terms of performing well in front of others - being judged favorably - and avoiding criticism
neurotransmitter
performance goals
functionalism
growth hormone
48. A therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders
performance goals
cortisol
clinical psychologist
neurotransmitter
49. Portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head; visual areas
B.F. Skinner
occipital lobe
psychodynamic
CAT scan
50. 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
Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
catecholamines
Wilhelm Wundt