psychology Flashcards

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psychology definition

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exploration description formation of the brain and mind in a living body in relation relation to environment with the focus on behavior

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Key elements of scientific attitude in psychology

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Scientist question data with healthy skepticism, and are open
to accepting changes in their conclusions, warranted by new evidence

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State the general contributions of William Walden, William jeans and Fred to the psychology discipline

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William, the father of experimental psychology, revolutionized the filled with the first psychology laboratory in his structuralist approach his work in mental process the foundation from modern psychology, research method and theories

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early schools of thought

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Structuralism Functionalism behavioral Psychologist

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seven modern perspectives

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Biology behavioral Cognitive Humanist psychogenic
social cultural
evolutionary

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experimental vs
correlational

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Experimental designs Multiple variables cause an effect Correlational designs observed without Manipulation

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variables independent dependent and confounding

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Independent variables are manipulated Dependent variables are measured Confounding variables are influenced

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Measure Central tendency And tendency variation

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Central essential of the database Variation describes the spread of the data Tendency Measured by the set data

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neurons and information flow

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Dendrites to sell body then Axon terminals

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GLAIL Cell functions

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To support and protect neurons

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Electrical Charge at resting state

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action potential Forces include action diffuser Electric pressure sodium potassium pump membranes( Electrical activity charged 70 mV!!!!!!

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Components of synapse

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Components found in synapses include synaptic vesicles , neurotransmitters , synaptic gap (or cleft),and receptor sites .

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Neurons and Information Flow

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From dendrites to soma/cell body, then through the axon terminals.

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Function of Glial Cells

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To support and protect neurons.

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Electrical Charge at Resting State:

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Forces Acting on Neuron during Action Potential: Questions What forces act on a neuron to produce an action potential? Answers The forces include passive diffusion, electrostatic pressure, and sodium-potassium pump activity across cell membranes.

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Components Of Synapse

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Components found in synapses include synaptic vesicles , neurotransmitters , synaptic gap (or cleft),and receptor sites

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Reuptake

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The process of neurotransmitters being absorbed back into the presynaptic neuron

18
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Neurotransmitters:

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Endorphins
Glutamate
GABA

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Lesioning, EEG, MRI/MRV, PET Measurements:

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Lesioning involves removing or damaging brain tissue to study its effects. EEG measures electrical activity in the brain. MRI/MRV uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of brain structure. PET detects metabolic processes using radioactive tracers.

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Reticular Formation Function:

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The reticular formation regulates sleep-wake cycles and consciousness .

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Limbic System Structures

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Structures include amygdala , hippocampus , hypothalamus involved emotions memory motivation .

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Frontal Lobe Function

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Functions involve decision-making problem-solving behavior/emotion control.

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Parietal Lobe Function

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It processes touch temperature pain sensations among others

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Occipital Lobe Functions

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They primarily handle visual processing tasks.

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Temporal Lobes Functions

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These areas play key parts in auditory processing as well as memory retention/recall.

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Association Areas Definition:

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Association areas integrate information from different senses/modalities.

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Neuroplasticity & Neurogenesis

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Neurogenesis creates new neurons, while neuroplasticity allows the brain to adapt and reorganize in response to new experiences and learning

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Peripheral vs Central Nervous Systems Somatic Autonomic Sympathetic Parasympathetic Divisions :

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Central nervous system comprises spinal cord /brain while peripheral includes nerves outside CNS connecting limbs/organs.Somatic controls voluntary movements/sensory transmission whereas autonomic manages involuntary bodily functions like heart rate digestion.Sympathetic division prepares body fight-or-flight responses.Parasympathtic promotes rest-digest activities

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Teratogens

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Answer: An agent that can cause birth defects.

30
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Infant Reflexes:

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Answer: Rooting (finding food), sucking (feeding), Moro (falling response), grasping (holding).

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Enriched Environment and Neuron Development:

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It promotes synaptic growth and neural plasticity.

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Infantile Amnesia:

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Inability to recall memories from early childhood.

33
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Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development:

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Sensorimotor (object permanence), Preoperational (symbolic thinking, egocentrism), Concrete Operational (logical thinking), Formal Operational (abstract reasoning).

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Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development:

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The difference between what a learner can do independently and with guidance.

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Attachment Styles:

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Secure, avoidant, ambivalent, disorganized

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Imaginary Audience and Personal Fable:

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Imaginary audience: Belief that others are constantly watching. Personal fable: Belief in one’s uniqueness and invulnerability.

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Kohlberg’s Levels of Morality:

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Preconventional (obedience, self-interest), Conventional (conformity, law-and-order), Postconventional (social contract, universal principles).

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Combating Cognitive Decline:

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Exercise, mental stimulation, healthy diet, social engagement.

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Parenting Styles:

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Authoritative (high responsiveness, high demands), Authoritarian (low responsiveness, high demands), Permissive (high responsiveness, low demands), Uninvolved (low responsiveness, low demands).