Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Psycology 1/2 > Headstart Psyc > Flashcards

Headstart Psyc Flashcards

All stuff covered during headstart

1
Q

Psychological response

A

response from mind

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Emotions

A

temporary feeling from a situation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Examples of Psychological factors

A

Learning and memory
emotions
coping skills

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Define sample:

A

smaller group of research participants selected from a larger group of interest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Nature

A

Hereditary Factors that influence development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Examples of Biological Factors

A

Sleep patterns
Genes
Risk of disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

7th stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

25 to 65 years
adulthood
generativity vs. stagnation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A stage of Piaget’s theory that means one can think in a more sophisticated way and becomes increasingly able to mentally represent objects and experiences

A

Pre-Operational Stage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

4th stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

5 to 12 years
middle and late childhood
industry vs. inferiority

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Define 2 key accomplishments achieved during the fourth stage of Piaget’s theory

A

Any of the following:
1. use of reason and logic
2. abstract thinking (does not rely on being able to see, visualise, experience, or manipulate something in order to understand.
3. idealistic thinking (comparing self and others to a perfect standard and striving to be that ideal)
4. the ability to solve problems systematically

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

describe voluntary participation

A

must be willing and free to participate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Briefly explain the case of Genie Wiley

A

Genie Wiley was a severly underdeveloped girl who had minimal human interactions until she was discovered at the age of 13. She was the height of a six-year-old and could not talk. Because of her severe isolation, she had very limited interations with her environment and did not develop key skills during the critical periods of her childhood.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

A stage in Piaget’s theory where one develops more complex and sophisticated though processes

A

Formal Operational stage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

6th stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

18 to 25 years
young adulthood
intimacy vs. isolation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

2nd stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

18 months to 3 years
late infancy
autonomy vs. shame and doubt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Maladaptive development

A

development of a skill that is not typical and appropriate for the environment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Define 2 key accomplishments achieved in the third stage of Piaget’s theory

A
  1. Conservation (understanding that the properties of something can remain the same even when the appearance changes
  2. Classification (ability to organise into categories based on common features)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Secure attachment leads to _________ emotional development, whereas insecure attachment is likely to lead to ________ emotional development

A
  1. “Healthy”
  2. “Unhealthy”
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

what are ethical considerations in an experiment?

A

voluntary participation, informed consent, withdrawal rights, debriefing, deception, confidentiality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

assimilation

A

taking in new information and fitting it into an existing mental idea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

A stage in Piaget’s theory that means a child is capable of true logical thought and can perform mental “operations” as well as the ability to accurately imagine the consequences of an event without its occurrence.

A

Concrete operational Stage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

what is the acronym for remembering ethical considerations?

A

very inspiring women don’t drink coffee

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

3rd stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

3 to 5 years
early childhood
initiative vs. guilt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Define 2 key accomplishments during the first stage of Piaget’s theory

A
  1. Object permanence (understanding that an object still exists even if it cannot be seen, heard or touched)
  2. Goal-directed Behaviour (the ability to achieve a goal by behaving in a way that meets the goal’s demands)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

5th stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

12 to 18 years
adolescence
identity vs. role confusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Define population:

A

the entire group of research interest from which a sample group is drawn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Cognitive development

A

the development of mental processes over the lifespan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

limitation : cultural perspectives and social norms

A
  1. what is typical in one culture may be different in another
  2. social norms are situational
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Psychological development includes

A

emotional, cognitive and social development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

What is Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?

A

This theory suggests children undergo cognitive changes during certain periods of their childhood and can be classified into 4 distinct stages.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

describe debriefing

A

informed of the aims, results, and conclusions and can be provided with support

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Briefly describe Mary Ainsworth’s strange situation test

A

Measures the attachment relationship a child has with their primary caregiver.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

An experiment conducted to determine the attachment behaviours of offspring and mother. (Nourishment and comfort)

A

Harry Harlow’s experiment on Rhesus monkey’s.

34
Q

Development

A

relatively permanent or “lasting” progress over time

35
Q

Secure attachment

A

Balance between dependence and exploration. Ises the caregiver as a safe space. Shows some distress when caregiver departs but can recover on return

36
Q

Emotional Developement

A

continuous, life-long development of skill which allow individuals to control, express, and recognise emotions appropriately.

37
Q

A stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where an infant will explore primarily through their senses and motor activities.

A

Sensorimotor Stage

38
Q

Psychological factors

A

Influences associated with mental processes

39
Q

3 most common types of attachment and percentages of children

A
  • Secure attachment (65%)
  • insecure resistant attachment (12%)
  • insecure avoidant attachment (20%)
40
Q

8th stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

65+ years
late adulthood
integrity vs. despair

41
Q

Attachment

A

long-lasting emotional bond between two people

42
Q

describe confidentiality

A

privacy must be protected and no privateor identifiable info can be used or published

43
Q

What is the fourth stage of Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development?

A

Formal operational stage (12+ years)

44
Q

describe informed consent

A

must be informed of the nature and purpose of the study, including any risks

45
Q

Nurture

A

Environmental factors that influence development

46
Q

genetic predisposition

A

an increased chance of developing a trait if certain conditions are met

47
Q

Define 2 key accomplishments of the second stage of Piaget’s theory

A

Can be any of the following:
1. Symbolic thinking (ability to use symbols to represent objects that aren’t physically present
2. ecocentrism (having difficulty considering another person’s view
3. Animism (the belief that everything has a consciousness)
4. Transformation (understanding that something can change from one state to another)
5. Centration (when a child can only focus on one quality at a time)
6. Reversibility (the ability to mentally follow a sequence back to a starting point)

48
Q

what is the Biopsychosocial Model

A

a model for considering psychological development and mental wellbeing

49
Q

limitation: personal distress and maladaptive development

A

distress is highly variable among individuals
maladaptive development can depend on personal situations and factors

50
Q

What is the third stage of Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development?

A

Concrete Operational stage (7-12 years)

51
Q

What is a between-subjects design (independent groups)

A

one group is exposed to one experimental condition, and another group is exposed to a different experimental condition

52
Q

limitation: statistical rarity

A
  1. some behaviours may be catagorised as atypical despite not being statistically rare
53
Q

What are two key limitations to piaget’s theory?

A
  1. The theory is not generalisable (cannot be applied to other groups)
  2. May not be valid (may not measure effectively)
54
Q

biological factors

A

physiologically based or determined influenced (often not under our control)

55
Q

What are the 3 psychological criteria?

A
  1. cultural perspectivesand social norms
    statistical rarity
    personal distress and maladaptive development
56
Q

1st stage of Erikson’s theory of social development (age, developmental period, psychosocial crisis)

A

From birth to 18 months
Early infancy
Trust vs. Mistrust

57
Q

decribe withdrawal rights

A

are able to leave study at any time and can withdraw results from the study

58
Q

Sensitive period

A

optimal development period for a specific function or skill to be learnt. Skills not leant in this period can be acquired later (may be harder to develop)

59
Q

What is the first stage of Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development? (Include the age bracket)

A

Sensorimotor Stage (0-2 years)

60
Q

Attachment theory suggests…

A

that the emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver heavily influences the child’s emotional development

61
Q

describe deception

A

must know the purpose of the study unless it will influence results and then must be adressed after experiment is finished

62
Q

What is the second stage of Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development? (Include the age bracket)

A

Pre-operational Stage (2-7 years)

63
Q

Insecure resistant attachment

A

infant is upset when caregiver is near. Extremely distressed by separations and cannot be soothed at reunions. May seek physical comfortant but may squirm away when being held

64
Q

critical period

A

developmental period in which a specific skill or function much be learnt, and if not acquired during this time, may never develop (or maladaptive development)

65
Q

Insecure avoidant attachmentt

A

does not seek closeness or contact. May not cry when caregiver leaves and will ignore them on return. May be a result of abuse or neglect.

66
Q

Examples of social factors

A

social media
ethnicity
interpersonal relationships

67
Q

test for considering emotional attachment

A

Mary Ainsworth’s strange situation

68
Q

accommodation

A

changing an existing mental idea to fit new information

69
Q

Social factors

A

Influences from our environment, as well as the influence of our interpersonal relationships

70
Q

The biopsychosocial model demontrates the ____________ of the following _______

A

interaction of biological, psychological and social factors

71
Q

list some extraneous variables

A

participant-related variables, non-standardised instructions and procedures, order effects, placebo effects, and experimenter effects.

72
Q

As an individual ages, they move from ______ to ______ (in terms of thought processes)

A
  1. “concrete thinking”
  2. “symbolic thinking”
73
Q

State 2 differences between sensitive and critical periods

A
  1. SP’s begin and end gradually, CP’s start and finish suddenly
  2. SP - a skill may be learnt later in life (may be harder) CP - a skill cannot be learnt if not developed during this period (or maladaptive development)
74
Q

Physiological response

A

response from body

75
Q

What is a psychosocial crisis?

A

internal conflicts linked to life’s key stages

76
Q

what is a within-subjects design (repeated measures)?

A

the same group of participants are exposed to/participate in both experimental conditions

77
Q

what is a single-blind procedure?

A

participants are unaware of their assigned condition

78
Q

what is a double-blind procedure?

A

both the experimenter and the participants are unaware of the assigned conditions

79
Q

what extraneous variable/s does the single-blind procedure eliminate?

A

eliminates placebo effects

80
Q

what extraneous variable/s does the double-blind procedure eliminate?

A

Placebo effects and experimenter effects

Psycology 1/2 (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions