Motivation
Which of Maslow's classes of needs would require the highest degree of intrinsic motivation to be satisfied?
What is Self-actualization?
What is the most common sleep disorder?
What is Insomnia?
True or False: An emotion is a complex reaction to internal or external events that involves physiological, behavioral, and affective components.
What is true?
Does it mean to say a child has a "plastic" brain?
What is it is malleable/changeable
True or False: Nature & Nurture independently play central roles in development.
What is False
How does a set point relate to homeostasis?
What is Equilibrium?
Opiates act on what type of chemical in the body?
What are Endorphins
According to the two-factor theory, an emotion results from the way a person physiologically experiences and cognitively interprets what?
what is arousal?
When Lily refused to go to bed, her mom held firm to the bedtime rule and helped her choose her pajamas. Additionally, reminded her of her usual bedtime and how important it is to get a good night's rest. Which parenting style best describes this type of interaction?
What is Authoritative?
Kohlberg's Theory focuses on the development of what?
What is Moral Reasoning
True or False: The stomach releases a hormone called ghrelin that sends strong hunger cues to the brain.
What is True
True or False: The margin of safety refers to the window between a toxic dose and an effective dose of a substance.
True.
Which theory of emotion states that emotion is most dependent on context?
What is Cognitive-mediational theory
What is the process of adapting new information to a previously formed schema?
What is Accommodation?
Drugs that simultaneously elevate and depress the central nervous system tend to cause users to experience:
Hallucinations
This eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted self-image.
What is Anorexia Nervousa?
Alcohol's ability to decrease feelings of anxiety in people who drink it is caused by its effect on...?
What is GABA
According to the mere exposure effect, the frequent exposure to a particular stimulus increases
What is a positive response
This stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Stages corresponds to adolescence?
What is Identity versus Role Confusion?
Alex says to himself: "I am trembling, so I must be afraid." Which theory of emotion is Alex's response based on?
What is the James-Lange Theory
These two parts of the brain process signals from our stomach about hunger cues
What are the lateral hypothalamus and ventromedial hypothalamus?
On some nights, Hailey gets up from bed, makes herself a sandwich and eats it at the kitchen table -- even though she is asleep the entire time. What stage of sleep is Haley least likely to experience during these episodes?
What is REM sleep
Taylor often feels emotionally down during the cold, dark winter months. A friend told Taylor that if she holds a pencil horizontally between her teeth for a few minutes, her mood will become more positive. What is this suggestion based upon?
What is the facial-feedback hypothesis
Carmen believes that a taller, narrower piece of cake is much better than a shorter, wider piece, despite the fact that they are the same weight and volume. According to Piaget's stages of development, which stage is Carmen in?
What is Preoperational
Cheryl has recently experienced extreme food cravings that have caused her to eat large quantities of food that take her well beyond the point of satiety several times per month. After these episodes, she usually takes a short walk to "burn off a few calories" and then goes to bed. What condition would a practitioner likely diagnose?
What is Bulimia Nervosa