Intro to Psych
thinking that does not blindly accept arguments and conclusions. Rather, it examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusions. Thinking Smarter
Critical Thinking
repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances
Replication
the process of acquiring new and relatively enduring information or behaviors
Learning
a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher
Operant Conditioning
What year was New Hampton founded?
1821
studies behavior without reference to the mental process
a descriptive technique for obtaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group
survey
a type of learning in which one learns to link two or more stimuli and anticipate events
Classical Conditioning
Weakens behaviors
Punishment
What year did I graduate New Hampton
2008
the tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that we could have predicted it
Hindsight Bias
a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles
Case Study
In classical conditioning, the unlearned, naturally occurring response to the unconditioned stimulus, such as salivation when food is in the mouth.
Unconditioned Response
Increasing behaviors by stopping or reducing negative stimuli, such as shock. A negative reinforcer is any stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response
Negative Reinforcement
What was the first state in the US?
Delaware
This approach integrates several approaches to give a more complete picture of a behavior or mental process Looks at biological, psychological, and social-cultural influences
Biopsychosocial Approach
a descriptive technique of observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation
Naturalistic Observation
a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus
Conditioned Response
The idea that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and that behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely
Law of Effect
How long is a Giraffe's tongue in inches?
21 inches
a carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study
Operational Definition
Explain why Experiments are different than descriptive and correlational research.
The researcher controls/changes a variable
The initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the conditioned response.
Acquisition
in operant conditioning research, a chamber (also known as a Skinner box) containing a bar or key that an animal can manipulate to obtain a food or water reinforcer; attached devices record the animal's rate of bar pressing or key pecking.
Operant Chamber
Who is Stefani Germanotta?
Lady Gaga