Research Methods
An explanation that organizes observations and predicts outcomes
What is theory
The destroying of brains cells
What is brain lesion
A conditioning where one learns to associate two or more stimuli and anticipate events
What is classical conditioning
The primary tool for identifying, researching, and treating psychological disorders.
What is DSM
When you ace a test, you say, "I am smart," but if you fail, you say, "The test was unfair." This is an example of this type of bias
What is self-serving bias
A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population or a representative subset at a specific point in time
What is cross-sectional study
The conscious and unconscious processing of information simultaneously
What is dual processing
The helplessness and passive resignation of an animal or human when unable to avoid repeated aversive events
What is learned helplessness
A defense by excuse in a criminal case, arguing that the defendant is not responsible for their actions due to an episodic or persistent psychiatric disease at the time of the criminal act
What is insanity defense
This tendency involves making a small, initial request that is likely to be accepted, followed by a larger request.
What is foot in the door tendency
A dataset that contains two peaks
What is a bimodal frequency distribution
Drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images
What is Hallucinogens
A short-term memory that focuses on conscious, active processing of information that is retained temporarily to enhance our thought process
What is working memory
The combined use of therapy and biological treatments
What is eclectic approach
The phenomenon that makes one less likely to help when others are around
What is bystander effect
Undesired variables that can impact the data
Confounding Variables
The brain's ability to change across one's life or mend itself after damage by developing new pathways
What is brain plasticity
The incorporation of misleading information into one's memory of an account
What is the misinformation effect
The removal or destruction of brain tissue
What is psychosurgery
The tendency of a like-minded group's views to get stronger during group discussions.
What is group polarization
The likely probability that chance was not responsible for the results of the study
What is statistical significance
The notion that visual fields and motor functions are run by the opposite hemisphere of the brain
What is brain lateralization
What type of intelligence refers to the ability to learn quickly, adapt, and solve problems in novel situations?
What is fluid intelligence
The use of classical conditioning to evoke new responses to stimuli that trigger unwanted behaviors
What is counter conditioning
The concept shows why two completely rational individuals might not cooperate even if it appears that it is in their best interests to do so.
What is prisoner's dilemma