EXAM 4 - PSYCH Flashcards
Functional Fixedness
Mental set where you cannot perceive an object used for something other than what it was designed for
EX: Candle problem
EX: Two-string problem
Algorithm
Problem solving formula that provides a step-by-step instructions used to achieve desired outcomes
EX: A recipe
Heuristic
Mental shortcuts used to solve problems
Not always the best method
Used to make decision quick
EX: Rule of thumb
Availability Heuristic
Make a decision based on an example, information, or recent experience
Representative Heuristic
Judging an event to be likely based on similarity to another event
EX: Thinking someone wearing a suit and tie is a lawyer
Phonemes
Speech sounds
Different languages use different sets
EX: Apple, Ape, CHair
Morphemes
Smallest meaningful units
Phonemes combined
EX: CArs, UNhappiNESS
Broca’s area
Language production
Left hemisphere
Frontal Lobe
Wernicke’s Area
Language comprehension
Left Hemisphere
Temporal Lobe
Aphasia
Disruption of language caused by a brain related disorder
Wernicke’s Aphasia:
Good quality speech
Impaired comprehension
Broca’s Aphasia:
Impaired quality
Extreme effort to generate speech
IQ
Normal Curve
Mean 100
68% = 85-115
95% = 70-130
Spearman G-Intelligence
“g” factor
Measured and compared among individuals
De-emphasized what made each unique
Crystallized Intelligence
Requires specific, learned knowledge
Fluid Intelligence
Think logically without relying on learned knowledge
Emotional Intelligence
inter and intrapersonal intelligences
Understand emotions of yourself and others
Empathy
Know how to regulate own emotions and respond appropriately
EX: Autism and Down syndrome
Cross-sectional Research
Participants of various ages are compared to determine whether they differ
Longitudinal Research
Some participants are studied at several times to determine whether they change
Teratogens
Substances that can produce developmental malformations
EX: Alcohol (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) , Nicotine, Heroin
Reflexes:
Babinski
Touch foot –> Toes outward and up
Reflexes:
Moro
Loud noise, head falls back = stretch and hug
Purpose: cling to caregiver
Reflexes:
Rooting
Touch cheek –> turn head
Purpose: eat