Psych 1 - Final Exam Flashcards
Biological Perspective of Psychology
Type of psychologist who would find (but not prescribe) a drug to help with addiction (etc.) problems
Naturalistic Observation
A type of observational study in which individuals being studied are not aware that they are being studied
Randomized Assignment
A method used to randomly place participants in groups to ensure the accuracy of a study
Survey Research
A study that is unreliable because it is based on self report
Psychology Textbooks
Based on empirical evidence unlike “Pop psych” self help books
Correlation Coefficient
Range from -1.0 to 1.0
Maximized Dependent Variables
The more dependent variables, the higher chance of a study detecting affects
Negative Correlation
An association between increases in one variable and decreases in another
Two variables move apart
Variables of a Correlational Study
Must be continuous
1, 2, 3, 4, 5….
Correlation strength
Higher numbers mean larger correlation
-/+ determine direction of correlation not strength
Self Selection
A kind of volunteer bias
Cohort Effect
Differences between age groups at a given time
Older generations would have lived through completely different experiences than younger generations
Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Studies
Studies used to study age, time, or developement
Experimental Study
The only study that shows causality
Critical Thinking
Uses evidence to make judgements
Psychodynamic Perspective
Focuses on inner forces, conflicts, and energies
HPA Axis
In charge of the stress response
Myelin Sheath
Helps speed up neural messages in the axon
Damage to the Cerebellum
Can interfere with motor function
Spinal Reflexes
Reflexes below the neck that do not require the brain
Parietal Lobe
Responsible for being able to identify an object by touch
Anxiety
Associated with increased neuronal activity in the amygdala
Runner’s High
Caused by increase in endorphin levels
Episodic Learning Center
Located in the hypocampus inside the temporal lobe
Tylenol reduces fever by working in the
Hypothalamis
Damage to Madula
Most likely deadly
Hippocampus
Learning center of the brain that helps you to retain information
Perception(Not sense) of smell
Processed in the Central Nervous System
Child with 2 schizophrenic parents
45-50% change of having schizophrenia
ADHD changes through life
Kids most commonly have hyperactive ADHD. Adults most commonly have inattentive ADHD.
Benzos
Work by inhibiting neuronal activity by stimulating GABA receptors
Bipolar & Schizophrenia shared symptom
Dilusions
Pruning Hypothesis
Theory about timing of mental illness onset
Antipsychotic Drugs
Work by blocking dopamine
Body Dismorphic Disorder
An obsession with a imagined flaw usually on face or neck
Stress Diathesis Model
Low genetic predisposition can handle higher levels of stress without experiencing symptoms than those with high genetic predisposition
Humanistic Therapy
Would focus on improving self esteem/image as well as breaking self imposed limits
Dysthymic Disorder
Longer, milder depression
3 highly genetic disorders
Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Autism
Dopamine
A neurotransmitter that affects neurons involved in voluntary movement, learning, memory, and pleasure
Frontal Lobe & Cerebellum
Control complicated motor activities
GAF score requiring intervention
60 and under
Rumination
The tendency to dwell on negative thoughts
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language delay is no longer a required symptom
Hypothesis
Required for all kinds of studies
