Paradigm
What are the five types of paradigms is psychology?
Structuralism, Functionalism, Psychoanalytic, Behaviorism, and Cognitive Psychology.
What are the six stages of sleep?
Awake
Drowsy
Stage 1 sleep
Stage 2 sleep
Slow-wave sleep (Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep)
Rem sleep
The most commonly used drug in American is?
A. Marijuana
B. Alcohol
C. Caffeine
D. Nicotine
C. Caffeine
Abraham Maslow called the need to fulfill one’s potential the need for:
A. Affiliation
B. Power
C. Achievement
D. Self-actualization
D. Self-Actualization
Only about 0.9% of women suffer from this eating disorder, in which they engage in self starvation:
A. Self-malnutrition
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Excessive Exercise
D. Anorexia Nervosa
D. Anorexia
What are a couple of advantages for paradigms?
Clearly defines problems
Defines specific types of methods and procedures to be used
Outlines types of new info required for new memories to have available to be considered part pf professional; community
Allows depth and precision of research, not possible other wise (focuses research activity)
What are some benefits of meditation?
sense of peace
reduced stress
reduced anxiety or depression symptoms
ability to withstand pain/discomfort
heightened ability to pay attention
What are some positive effects of marijuana?
Components in cannabis may reduce inflammation process that underlies brain degeneration of Alzheimer's disease in those at risk
Other medical uses: most common is to treat pain; also used to treat nausea, weight loss/increase appetite, seizure disorders, & muscle spasms
Least toxic psychoactive substance known - no fatal dose of cannabis
Which of the following behaviors is consistent with the drive theory of motivation?
A. Eating desert after a large meal
B. Eating an apple
C. Sipping a cocktail at a social gathering when not especially thirsty
D. Looking up information in the encyclopedia
B. Eating an apple
The lateral hypothalamus plays a role in the regulation of:
A. Stopping eating disorder
B. Sexual Behavior
C. Initiation eating behavior
D. Thirst and Consumption of water
C. Initiation eating behavior
What are some things Kuhn say about Paradigms?
Paradigms “tint” our views of problems
We create experiments designed to find exactly what we WANT to see.
Only young scientists can see problems with out cloud from paradigm
“New” discoveries can lead to “paradigm crisis”
Only 1 paradigm at a time, theory is false only when it can be replaced
Sleep deprivation causes all the following symptoms except:
A. Brief, mid hallucinations
B. Heightened awareness
C. Impaired decision making
D. Irritability
B. Heightened Awareness
More users who try this stimulant ultimately become dependent upon it than any other drug, including heroin and cocaine
A. Nicotine
B. Ecstacy
C. Methamphetamine
D. Amphetamine
A. Nicotine
What are some factors that contribute to an eating disorder?
Genetic Predisposition
Serotonin & Dopamine Systems (neurotransmitters in brain)
Perfectionism & sensitive to rejection
Cognitive risk-factors: all or none thinking
Family risk-factors: blaming, over-controlling, conflict & Modeling of unhealthy eating behaviors
Cultural Factors: society's messages to people about how they "should" look.
What are some reasons why people are gaining weight?
Corn Surplus & High-Fructose Corn Syrup
"Supersize" Meals
Decreased access to physical activity (TV, video games, less $ alloted to P.E. in schools, less walking & more driving).
A set of constructs, viewpoints and accepted research activities that some particular scientific community used as its foundations during a limited period is a?
A. Perspective
B. Foundation
C. Theory
D. Paradigm
D. Paradigm
Peter is in a deep sleep and his brain wave pattern consist of low frequency delta waves. Peter is experiencing which stage of sleep?
A. Stage 1
B. REM
C. Stage 3 or Stage 4
D. Stage 2
C. Stage 3 or Stage 4
Chronic, heavy use of marijuana is associated with all the following expect:
A. Increased risk for triggering a psychotic illness
B. Increased risks of automobile accidents
C. Permanently reduces levels of testosterone in males
D. Disabling cognitive deficits
C. Permanently reduces levels of testosterone in males
Studying hard for an exam so that you perform well can be rewarding in that it brings a sense of personal accomplishment and satisfaction—regardless of any tangible reward. This is an example of:
A. Self-actualization
B. Extrinsic Motivation
C. Intrinsic Motivation
D. Drive-reduction
C. Intrinsic Motivation
Which level of Maslaw's Hierarchy of Needs is describes as the need to know one's world is predictable and consistent?
A. Safety and Security needs
B. Need to strive for self-actualization
C. Safety and Security needs
D. Psychological needs
A. Safety and Security needs
What factors need to be present for a paradigm to shift to a new paradigm?
A. Scientists to follow the new paradigm and new leaders
B. New discoveries that challenge the current way of thinking
C. Charismatic Leader
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The brain wave pattern of a person in _____ sleep resembles the brain wave pattern observed when the individual is awake and alert?
A. REM
B. Stage 4
C. NREM
D. Stage 1
A. REM
Heroin is an example of the way in which beliefs about drugs change as society changes because:
A. It was originally manufactured to treat coughing and other respiratory problems
B. It has never been shown to produce addiction in people who use it occasionally
C. It was deemed illicit because of the serious threat of addiction and withdrawal
D. It has contributed to the deaths of musicians, celebrities, and artists
A. It was originally manufactured to treat coughing and other respiratory problems
Some researches believe that this kind of motivation can reduce the efficiency of learning and the engagement of the learners?
A. Intrinsic Motivation
B. Drive Reduction
C. Extrinsic Motivation
D. Self-Actualization
C. Extrinsic Motivation
What are some ways professors/teachers influence students when it comes to motivation?
Increase Competence:
Communicate that you believe in them
Remind them that one bad test grade won’t sabotage their whole grade if they change their study habits
Be available for questions/concerns
Make positive encouraging remarks in class
Avoid pointing out students to embarrass them
Increase control:
Give them choices for assignments
Allow them to pick their own seat
Allow them to decide whether/when to have a break