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Psych Exam 1 (1,2,3) Flashcards

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What is psychology?

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The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

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What are mental processes?

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Internal experiences such as thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.

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What is structuralism?

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An approach developed by Wilhelm Wundt focusing on breaking down mental processes into their basic components.

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Who founded functionalism, and what does it emphasize?

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William James; it focuses on the purpose of mental processes in adapting to the environment.

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Define Gestalt psychology.

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A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the whole of perception, not just its parts.

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What is behaviorism?

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The study of observable behavior, often excluding internal mental processes.

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Who developed psychoanalysis, and what is its focus?

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Sigmund Freud; it focuses on unconscious drives and conflicts.

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What is humanistic psychology?

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A movement that emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and free will.

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Define cognitive psychology.

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The study of mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured to see how it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is evolutionary psychology?

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A field that examines how evolutionary principles such as natural selection influence behavior and mental processes.

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What are the steps of the scientific method?

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Formulate a hypothesis, conduct research, analyze data, and draw conclusions.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about how variables are related.

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Define correlational study.

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A research method that examines relationships between two variables without manipulating them.

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What is the double-blind procedure?

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Both the participants and the experimenters are unaware of who is receiving the treatment to prevent bias.

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What is random assignment?

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A process by which participants are randomly placed into experimental or control groups to ensure equal chances.

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What is a positive correlation?

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A relationship where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in another.

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What is a negative correlation?

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A relationship where an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in another.

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What does a p-value in research signify?

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The probability that the results occurred by chance; a p-value of less than 0.05 is statistically significant.

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What is a neuron?

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A nerve cell that transmits information in the nervous system.

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What is the axon of a neuron?

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The part of the neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body.

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What is an action potential?

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An electrical impulse that travels down the axon, causing the neuron to fire.

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What is the myelin sheath, and what does it do?

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A fatty layer that insulates axons, speeding up neural impulses.

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What role do neurotransmitters play in the nervous system?

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They are chemicals that transmit signals across the synapse from one neuron to another.

23
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What are dendrites?

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Branch-like structures that receive messages from other neurons

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What is the function of the cerebral cortex?

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Responsible for higher cognitive functions like thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.

25
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What does the hippocampus do?

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It plays a major role in memory formation and retrieval.

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What is the amygdala responsible for?

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It processes emotions, particularly fear and aggression

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What is the limbic system?

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A group of brain structures involved in emotion, memory, and motivation.

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What is cultural psychology?

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The study of how culture influences mental processes and behavior.

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Define unconscious according to psychoanalysis.

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The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within conscious awareness but still influencing behavior.

30
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What is introspection?

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A method where individuals observe and report their own conscious experiences

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What is reinforcement in behaviorism?

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A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated

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What is punishment in behaviorism?

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A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What does the term bias refer to in psychological research?

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A systematic error that can affect the outcome of a study.

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What is voluntarism?

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Wundt’s theory that the mind actively organizes its contents through an act of will.

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What is the Hawthorne effect?

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A change in behavior that occurs when participants know they are being observed.

36
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Define case study

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A detailed examination of an individual or small group to gather in-depth information.

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What is a survey in psychological research?

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A method of collecting data from a large group of people using questionnaires or interviews.

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What is the function of the frontal lobe?

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Involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and voluntary movement.

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What does the parietal lobe control?

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Sensory processing such as touch, temperature, and spatial orientation.

40
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What is the occipital lobe responsible for?

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Visual processing.

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What does the temporal lobe process?

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Auditory information and memory.

42
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What is the function of the pons in the brainstem?

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It regulates sleep, arousal, and coordinating movements.

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What is the reticular formation, and what does it control?

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A network of neurons in the brainstem that regulates alertness and attention.

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What is replication in psychological research?

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Repeating a study to see if the original findings can be reproduced.

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What is an operational definition?

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A clear and precise explanation of how a variable is measured or manipulated in a study.

46
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What is random selection, and why is it important?

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A process that ensures every individual in a population has an equal chance of being chosen for a study, promoting unbiased results.

47
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Define sample in psychological research.

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A subset of a population selected for a study, used to make inferences about the larger population.

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What is the primary function of glial cells in the nervous system?

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To provide support for neurons

49
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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the brain?

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Regulating basic biological needs

49
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What is the significance of mirror neurons in the brain?

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Understanding Social Cognition

50
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What is the function of the corpus callosum in the brain?

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Connecting the cerebral hemispheres

51
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Explain the concept of natural selection in evolutionary psychology.

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The selection of advantageous traits for survival and reproduction

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