What I struggled with Flashcards
BPD
extreme mood swings that can change in the blink of an eye, extreme mania and depression
Biolar disorder
cycles through “seasons” of mania and depression, less extreme in shift and highs and lows than BPD
He believes that he cannot do anything about his pain of rejection or his drinking. is an example of…
learned helplessness
He blames his drinking on his ex-girlfriend, because he started drinking because of her rejection of him.
is an example of…
external locus of control
bipolar disorder is a ___ disorder
mood
ADHD isn’t a ____ disorder
personality
What is the stroop task?
basically when colors are witten the the ink thats used to write it is another color
linguistic relativity theory
language determines thought
A person’s acuity of sight and hearing contribute to intelligence. This was tested by measuring grip strength, accuracy in naming objects by smell, etc…
theorist and theory??
Sir francis galton, intelligence as a senory capacity
You can measure intelligence by comparing your chronological age with your mental age.
theorist and theory?
Binet and simon, intelligence testing
Some people may be considered savants, in which they are excellent in a certain skill, such as painting or art, and may be very poor at other skills, such as socialization.
theorist and theory?
Howard gardner, multiple intelligences
When driving, a new driver and an experienced driving are using these different types of intelligences.
theorist and theory?
cattell and horn, crystalized and fluid intelligences
A person may integrate their ability to solve real world problems with divergent thinking to become resourceful, although they may not be good at academic analysis.
TT??
robert sternberg, triarchic intelligence theory
Often times, people who perform well in one area, will perform well many other areas. Although this theory also can account for those who excel in a specialized area.
TT??
charles spearmen, generalized and specific intelligences, G and S
True or False: Individuals who are extremely intellectually gifted are at a higher risk of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety due to childhood bullying.
false
accomodation
involves the modification of an existing schema to understand (accommodate) new information
seeing the earth is round like a ball not a hockey puck
assimilation
making information fit into one’s viewpoint
if the earth is not round like a plate but round and 3D but like a hockey puck
Cheerleaders cheer at softer volumes, and dance less vigorously in a large group, compared to when they are in a smaller group.
is an example of
social loafing
People seem to be reluctant to help in larger groups because they view that others have already done their part to help.
is an example of
diffusion of social responsibility
