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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






2. Originating in or based on observation or experience






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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 (






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.






15. Substance secreted by the anterior pituitary; controls size of an individual by promoting cell division - protein synthesis - and bone growth






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.






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






18. Focused on child psychoanalysis - fully developed defense mechanisms - emphasized importance of the ego and its constant struggle






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Considered the Father of modern psychology; study of mental processes - introspection - and self-exam; established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig - Germany






29. How the memory processes information - long term memory - short term memory - sensory information






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






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






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






34. A psychologist who uses psychological concepts to make the workplace a more satisfying environment for employees and managers






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






36. The cause of a disease






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






38. Accepted Freud's basic ideas - but doubted sex was all-consuming and gave more credit to consciousness and childhood






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






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






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






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






43. The state of being anonymous






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






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






46. Attachment theory -






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






48. A therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders






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






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