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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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1. 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






2. Of or pertaining to the mental processes of perception - memory - judgment - and reasoning - as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes






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






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






5. 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.






6. Observing subjects in their natural environment with no attempts at intervention on the part of the researcher.






7. ENCODE - STORE - RETRIEVE






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






9. A neurotransmitter that enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction. - lack of production is linked to Alzheimer's






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






11. The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles. Also called the skeletal nervous system






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






13. 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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14. Natural - opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure






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






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






17. It adopts a holistic approach to human existence through investigations of meaning - values - freedom - tragedy - personal responsibility - human potential - spirituality - and self-actualization






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






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






20. Attachment theory -






21. 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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. The state of being anonymous






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






30. 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






31. Adrenaline; activates a sympathetic nervous system by making the heart beat faster - stopping digestion - enlarging pupils - sending sugar into the bloodstream - preparing a blood clot faster






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






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






34. Level 1 (Pre-Conventional) 1. Obedience and punishment orientation (How can I avoid punishment?) 2. Self-interest orientation (What's in it for me? Paying for a benefit.) - Level 2 (Conventional) 3. Interpersonal accord and conformity (Social norms -






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






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

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






38. 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






39. Stages of development - Stage 6 Love (in intimate relationships - work and family) - Intimacy vs. Isolation - Young adult / mid twenties till early forties. Who do I want to be with or date - what am I going to do with my life? Will I settle down?

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






41. The division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body - mobilizing its energy in stressful situations. Also called a fight or flight response.






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






43. Helps the body process new information by adapting to old stimuli and making space for new ones






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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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49. A mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more things






50. Experimental results caused by expectations alone; any effect on behavior caused by the administration of an inert substance or condition - which is assumed to be an active agent