ap review

Question 1

longitudinal vs cross sectional study

Answer 1

longitudinal - LONG, study one group for a LONG time
- generally weak in that people who drop out over the course of the study are different than those who stay, skewing results over long term

cross-sectional - C for COMPARE, compare groups

Question 2

which part of a neuron (during rest) is positive, and which is negative, the inside or outside?

Answer 2

inside = negative,

outside = positive

outside = good, inside = bad, redditors have no neurons

Question 3

signal detection theory vs. absolute threshold

Answer 3

absolute threshold = minimum to notice something, signal detection is the factors that might influence your absolute theshhold

Question 4

shaping

Answer 4

using REWARDS to CREATE A DESIRED BEHAVIOR

Question 5

executive function

Answer 5

ability to plan, self-control, and remember

generally the issue with adhd

Question 6

behaviorism

Answer 6

study AND manipulation of observable, measurable behaviors