psychology terms

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acute stress reaction

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Shock; response to a traumatizing event

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classical conditioning (aka pavlovian conditioning or respondent conditioning)

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Learning method in which a first stimulus signals a second stimulus

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ego

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According to Freud, the part of the mind that seeks to meet the needs of the id in reality

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id

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According to Freud, the part of the mind that contains basic instincts

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instict

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Innate inclination toward a behavior

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iq (intelligence quotient)

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A score on a standardized test designed to measure intelligence; 100 is average

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operant conditioning (aka instrumental conditioning)

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learning method in which consequences of behavior determine whether that behavior will be repeated

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psychiatrist

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Doctor who treats mental illnesses and can prescribe medicine

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psychoanalysis

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Therapy in which patient verbalizes thoughts and then confronts defense mechanisms

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super-ego

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According to Freud, the part of the mind that is our conscience; formed by influences from figures of authority