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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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1. 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






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






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






4. A study of an individual unit - as a person - family - or social group - usually emphasizing developmental issues and relationships with the environment - especially in order to compare a larger group to the individual unit.






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






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






7. The appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer






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






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






10. Created the Stages of Moral Development - relied for his studies on stories such as the Heinz dilemma - and was interested in how individuals would justify their actions if placed in similar moral dilemmas






11. 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






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






13. The state of being anonymous






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






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






17. 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






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






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






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






21. Personal Construct Psychology. investigative technique - which would remove the influence of the observer's frame of reference on what was observed. he believed (personal construct theory) our personality consists of our thoughts about ourselves - in






22. The light-sensitive inner surface of the eye - containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information






23. 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






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






25. 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






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






27. 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






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






29. Behavioral approach - the attempt to relate overt (open to view or knowledge; not concealed or secret) responses to observable environmental stimuli (something that excites an organism or part to functional activity).






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






31. Any clinical approach to personality - as Freud's - that sees personality as the result of a dynamic interplay of conscious and unconscious factors.






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






36. 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






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






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. 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






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






41. A methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem






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






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






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






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






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






48. Attachment theory -






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






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