Behavior Psychology
What did Pavlov's dogs experiment demonstrate?
Classical Conditioning
What is the main component of a hypothesis?
An If...Then statement
What type of psychology focuses on the brain?
Cognitive Psychology
This personality disorder is characterized by a need for admiration, inflated ego and lack of empathy
What is NPD?
This part of the brain is the home of our survival instincts.
What is the Brain Stem?
These are behaviors that we don't realize we do.
What are unconscious behaviors?
Who came up with the psychoanalysis theory? Where unconscious drives and childhood experiences shape behavior.
Sigmund Freud
What type of psychology focuses on the environment and society.
Social Psychology
This disorder is characterized by distorted self-image
What is BPD?
This part of the brain is responsible for emotional processing and memory?
What is the Amygdala?
How do we determine if a behavior is abnormal?
The Four D's.
Who created the "Hierarchy of Needs" theory?
Who is Maslow?
This type of Psychology focuses on genetic inheritance and bodily functions
What is biological psychology?
What are two things that contribute to the forming of a personality disorder?
Childhood Trauma, and genetic influence
This is the biggest lobe of the brain?
The Frontal Lobe
Who invented "observational learning"? Meaning, people learn by watching and modelling.
Albert Bandura
What is is a systematic, empirical process used to investigate observations, answer questions, and test hypotheses about the natural world?
What is the scientific method?
What type of psychology focuses on positive reinforcement, and ethical approaches
Humanistic Psychology
This personality disorder is characterized by eccentric behavior, magical thinking, and discomfort with close relationships.
What is Schizotypal personality disorder?
this is Located at the back of the brain, it controls balance, posture, and coordination of voluntary muscle movements.
What is the Cerebellum?
This term refers to any event that strengthens or increases the behavior it follows.
What is positive reinforcement?
What type of variables are involved in an "if then" statement?
Independent and dependent variables
What type of psychology focuses on unconscious desires and thoughts patterns?
Psychodynamic Psychology
This personality disorder is characterized by a deep distrust and suspicion of others.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
What is the system that the amygdala and hippocampus reside in?
What is the limbic system?