Psych/Soc: 300 pg doc concepts

Question 1

What is the just noticeable difference that corresponds with Weber’s law?

Answer 1

0.1 of initial intensity
2 vs. 2.2 lb is noticeable (.2/2=.1) but 2 vs 2.05 is not (.05/2 < 0.1)

Question 2

What is absolute threshold of sensation?

Answer 2

minimum intensity of a stimulus required to detect 50% of the time

Question 3

Thermoception –>

Answer 3

Temperature

Question 4

Mechanoception–>

Answer 4

Pressure

Question 5

Nociception –>

Answer 5

Pain

Question 6

Proprioception –>

Answer 6

Position

Question 7

Which Gestalt principle?

Answer 7

Proximity; objects closer together are grouped together

Question 8

Which Gestalt principle?

Answer 8

Similarity; similar elements are perceived as clusters/groups

Question 9

Which Gestalt principle?

Answer 9

Closure; we fill in incomplete images

Question 10

Which Gestalt principle?

Answer 10

Continuity; lines are seen as following the smoothest path

Question 11

Which Gestalt principle?

Answer 11

Pragnanz; Simplicity

Question 12

Which Gestalt principle?

Answer 12

Common Fate; elements that are moving together tend to be perceived as a unified group

Question 13

List the Cluster A personality disorders

Answer 13

Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal

Question 14

List the Cluster B personality disorders

Answer 14

Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic

Question 15

List the Cluster C personality disorders

Answer 15

Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compuslsive Personality Disorder

Question 16

describe paranoid personality disorder

Answer 16

distrust and suspiciousness of others

Question 17

Describe schizoid personality disorder

Answer 17

detachment and general distrust in social relationships. Limited range of emotions

Question 18

Describe Schizotypal personality disorder

Answer 18

strange, odd behavior, thoughts, perceptions (eccentric); discomfort with close relationships ; belief in special powers/superstitions

Question 19

Describe antisocial personality disorder

Answer 19

little or no remorse with others; commit crimes, no remorse. little to no empathy

Question 20

Describe borderline personality disorder

Answer 20

unstable relationships, emotions, self-image

Question 21

Describe histrionic personality disorder

Answer 21

excessive emotionality and attention seeking; does not matter whether attention is positive or not

Question 22

Describe narcissistic personality disorder

Answer 22

need for admiration, lack of empathy, huge egos

Question 23

Describe avoidant personality disorder

Answer 23

social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy and hypersensitive to negative evaluation

Question 24

Describe dependent personality disorder

Answer 24

submissive and clingy, excessive need to be taken care of

Question 25

Describe obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Answer 25

perfectionist, attention to details. Not like OCD where ppl have specific weird obsession. More of an overall need to be perfect