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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






6. Sensorimotor - birth to language - Preoperational - 2-7 - Concrete Operational - 7 - 11 - Formal Operational 11 - Adult Abstract Thoughts

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7. Attachment theory -






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






14. Reciprocal action - effect - or influence.






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. (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






23. 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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. 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






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






32. 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 (






33. ENCODE - STORE - RETRIEVE






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






35. A measure of how well the variables of one test (could be personality) measure the same things as the variables of a similar test.






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






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






38. Simultaneous color contrast: an effect that occurs when surrounding an area with a color changes the appearence of the surrounded area. - the theory that opposing retinal processes (red-green - yellow-blue - white-black) enable color vision. For exam






39. Technique of field research - used in anthropology and sociology - by which an investigator (participant observer) studies the life of a group by sharing in its activities






40. Theory of child development included the Socratic method of questioning children by guiding them to reflect on their behavior. His emphasis on self-awareness and reflection has been adopted into school curricula and used to help students become criti






41. 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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42. Natural - opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure






43. The state of being anonymous






44. 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






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.

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






47. 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






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






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






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