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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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


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






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






9. 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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Present evidence to support your claims






13. 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






14. 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






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






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






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






18. (1821-1894) Emphasized a mechanistic and deterministic approach - assuming human sense organs functioned like machines - Neural Impulse: studied reaction times for sensory nerves in humans - demonstrated that speed of conduction was not instantaneous






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






20. 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?'






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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






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






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






31. A psychologist who studies sensation - perception - learning - motivation - and emotion in carefully controlled laboratory conditions






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






33. Goals framed in terms of increasing ones competence and skills






34. 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






35. The cause of a disease






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. Three facets: intimacy - commitment - and passion.


38. A 'SNAPSHOT' of a phenomenon such as cancer rate. a number of variables affect one another in a single point in time.






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






45. Stages of development - Stage 2 Will - Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Toddler stage / 1-3 years. Child needs to learn to explore the world. Bad if the parent is too smothering or completely neglectful.


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






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






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






49. Natural - opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure






50. Stages of development - Stage 1 Hope - Basic Trust vs. Mistrust - Infant stage / 0-1 year. Does the child believe its caregivers to be reliable?