Psychology 9-12 Flashcards
Alfred Bined
Invented IQ test.
Intellectually gifted population
2.4% of the population IQ of 130+
Mild
IQ 55-69
Moderate
IQ 40-54
Causes of mental handicap
-Biological- Known biological reason./ Downs syndrome.
-Familal- No known biological reason
Validity
Measure what it claims to measure to be valid.
Reliability
Refers to consistency in measurement.
Achievement test
Measure what you have learned.
Aptitude test
Predict ability
Drive reduction approach
If a biological need is lacking a drive will be produced>motivated to reduce that drive.
Fundamental needs
Food, H20, and Sex (Bottom)
Psychological needs
Love and belongingness needs. (Middle)
Self-Actualization needs
Reach our potential, make the world better, and be all you can be. (Top)
Anorexia
Refusal to eat.
Bulimia
Bing eating>purging
Primary emotions
Happy, sad, fear, anger, disgust, and surprise.
Gender roles
Set of expectations defined by society regarding what is appropriate.
Maccoby and Jacklin
1974 reviewed our 300 studies and found verbal skills females outperformed males, math male outperformed, and they are more aggressive.
Approaches to Sex Ed
-Abstinence only - Just say no to Sex.
-Abstinence - First teach then provide info on safe sex./ most effective.
