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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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1. Adrenocorticotropic hormone - produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex regulates the production of cortisol(steriod hormone) from anterior pituitary






2. A theory of personality that emphasizes free will and human agency in directing personal behavior. the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason






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






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






5. The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. State whereby a victim forms an emotional attachment to their captors.






13. Part of the cerebral cortex; coordinates messages from other cerebral lobes; involved in complex problem-solving tasks - thinking - self-control - judgment - emotion regulation - personality affects - concentration - goal directed behavior; restructu






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






15. One of the earliest psychologists in America who undertook a rigorous and structures approach to studying personality. He identified the idiographic and nomothetic views to personality.






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






17. ENCODE - STORE - RETRIEVE






18. Originating in or based on observation or experience






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






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






21. Stages of development - Stage 5 Fidelity - Identity vs. Role Confusion - Adolescent / 12 years till mid twenties. Questioning of self. Who am I - how do I fit in? Where am I going in life? Erikson believes that if the parents allow the child to exp

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22. Created the 'hierarchy of needs -'--physiological needs - safety & security - love & belonging - self-esteem - self-actualization.






23. The cause of a disease






24. The part of declarative memory that stores general information such as names and facts.






25. The process through which the body absorbs social stress and manifests symptoms of suffering; also called embodiment






26. A negative condition is introduced to reduce a behavior.






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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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35. 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.






36. 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






37. Stroke bottom of the foot up and across by the toes and the toes fan out






38. 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






39. Allows researchers to scan areas of the brain while a participant performs a physical or cognitive task






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






46. It is a collection of research designs which use manipulation and controlled testing to understand causal processes. Generally - one or more variables are manipulated to determine their effect on a dependent variable






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






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






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






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







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