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Elementary Psychology

Subject : psychology
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. No response to leaving or returning






2. Partners outcomes are effected by each other - if one person is unhappy - so is the other person






3. Raise generation that stereotypes don't exist - long and slow process






4. Both big 5 traits & some personality disorder - compared to selected groups even if they don't make sense - Ex: 'I like cake'






5. Pleasure from anus - successful toilet training=passage through






6. Abstract thinking develops - final stage - [Piaget]






7. Ability to concentrate & hold information in your mind






8. Provides objective - well-defined classification system including specific symptoms - does not suggest cures/therapy - 5 axes






9. Situations that cause stress - subjective and personal






10. High in consistency; low in distinctiveness - consensus - the person is the cause






11. Learned behaviors weaken over time if not reinforced - remove maladaptive behavior by removing any reinforcement for it - removal of phobias/anxiety






12. Convergence of individual's thoughts - feelings - or behavior towards a social norm






13. Cannot see things from another persons perspective






14. Objects are remembered even when out of sight






15. Gap between your actual developmental level and your potential developmental level [Vygotsky's]






16. Reward gradual approximation to desired behavior






17. 3+ members in a group - cultures stresses respect for social norms - admiration of group's status - individual feels incompetent or insecure - unanimous group






18. Uncontrollable and inescapable exposure to stressors that can lead to disease/disability - Ex: distant - chronic - acute






19. Inferences about the cause of behavior - help us create attitudes about ourselves/others






20. Anti-psychotic drugs (Thorazine - Haidol) - no cure - only treatment






21. High in consistency - distinctiveness - consensus - the situation is the cause






22. Abnormal behavior is a disease/illness - not the patients fault - Treatment: asylum house - bloodletting






23. Completely unconscious - home of sex & aggression instincts - guided by pleasure principal - comes out in dreams






24. 1. Problem Focused: tackle the stressor head on - usually occurs when optimistic and believe we can achieve our goals 2. Emotion Focused: try to place a more positive outlook on emotions - engage in behaviors to reduce painful emotions






25. Persistent - disproportionate fear of specific object or situation that presents no real danger (irrational) - interfere with daily life






26. Name given to a substantial and long-sustained increase in intelligence test scores measured in many parts of the world






27. Lived in End of Romatic Era (emphasis on expression - art - passion - sexuality relatively liberal) -grew up in Victorian Age (sexuality is taboo - emphasis on public decency/morality - paternal) -mothers first born and favorite child -love/hate rela

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28. Focus on irrational distorted thoughts - identify distortions - change them to be more realistic






29. Able to see that products/objects are not changing even if they undergo a transformation






30. Most common/successful intelligence test






31. Inconsistent behavior/confused






32. 1. Statistical Deviance 2. Cultural Deviance 3. Emotional Distress 4. Dysfunction






33. Product of the interaction between individuals and their environment - subjective experience that depends on appraisal of situation






34. Releases stress hormones - disregulated in individuals experiencing chronic stress - can suppress the immune system






35. Give up short-term - selfish desires for the long-term good of the relationship






36. Should I make decisions on my own - or listen to others? [childhood]






37. Complying with a request due to the perception that the requestor has a legit right to make the request






38. Reward desired behavior with tangible token that can be exchanged for goods/privileges






39. Calm reaction - they know they are coming back






40. Ability to concentrate & hold information in your mind






41. Focus on identifying different types of events that are considered stressful by most people - Ex: Catastrophic Events - Major Life Events - Daily Hassles






42. High in consistency; low in distinctiveness - consensus - the person is the cause






43. Discomfort created when our attitudes do not match our behavior






44. Sheriff study at boys camp - Three Stages: Ingroup Formation - Friction Phase - Integration Phase






45. Line judgement task with 1 participant - 6 confederates - bogus confederate responses






46. Do I have unique abilities and skills? [childhood]






47. Beliefs about the object






48. Overt behavior consistent with social norms that are not privately accepted (external)






49. Predisposition to act - actions in the past






50. Unhappy - lonely - often produces physical or emotional pain - distress alone is not enough (mania - psychopathy)