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CLEP Intro To Psychology

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1. 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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2. 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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3. A methodical - logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem






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






5. 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






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. A theory of personality that emphasizes free will and human agency in directing personal behavior. the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason






13. 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 (






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






15. 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






16. Freud's theory of personality that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts; the techniques used in treating psychological disorders by seeking to expose and interpret unconscious tensions






17. 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






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






19. 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






20. 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 -






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






22. The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. A therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders






29. 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






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






31. (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






32. Present evidence to support your claims






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






34. An innately reinforcing stimulus - such as one that satisfies a biological need






35. 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






36. 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






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






38. The cause of a disease






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






40. The study of the relationships among psychology - the nervous and endocrine systems - and the immune system.






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






42. 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






43. Three facets: intimacy - commitment - and passion.

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44. 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?'






45. The extent to which data collected from a sample can be generalized to the entire population.






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






47. 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






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






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






50. Neurotransmitter that influences voluntary movement - attention - alertness; lack of dopamine linked with Parkinson's disease; too much is linked with schizophrenia