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the psychological result of perception and reasoning
cognition
control of the autonomic system
hypothalamus
a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience over time
learning
loss of contact with reality, disturbances in communication, withdrawal from social interaction
schizophrenia
1-2 page letter that targets strengths outside of academics
resume
an anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear
phobia
reward and pleasure system
amygalda
the view that psychology should be an objective science that studies behavior without reference to mental process
behaviorsim
characterized by episodes of mania and depression, alternations between the two or a mixture
bipolar disorder
answers: who are you, why someone should consider you, and what you have to offer
cover letter
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
altruism
controls fine motor movements
basal ganglia
in classical conditioning, the unlearned naturally occurring response to the unconditioned stimulus
unconditioned response
chronic, unrealistic and excessive anxiety and worrying
generalized anxiety disorder
answers who you are, what you stand for, values, and what makes you different
personal brand
a commonsense rule to help solve a problem
heuristic
works with the cerebral cortex to create memories
Hippocampus
the occurrence of a learned response, not only to the original stimulus but to other, similar stimuli as well
stimulus generalization
the presence of two or more distinct identities or states
dissociate identity disorder
what font do you use on a CV?
Ariel
a purging of emotional tension
catharsis
controls visual and auditory systems
midbrain
learning by reward, reinforcement or punishment
operant conditioning
recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out body hair
trichotillomania
identifies your goals, strengths, and knowledge base
personal statement