Biological Approach
This neurotransmitter is linked to mood and is implicated in depression.
serotonin
This model compares the brain to a computer processing information.
What is the information processing model
This concept refers to adopting behaviors by observing others
social learning
This type of variable is manipulated by the researcher
independent variable
This study investigated hippocampi in London taxi drivers.
Maguire
This technique measures brain activity using glucose metabolism.
PET scan
This study demonstrated reconstructive memory using schemas
Bartlett
This study demonstrated conformity using line judgments
Solom Asch
This sampling method involves selecting every nth participant
systematic sampling
This study showed flashbulb memory distortion after a space shuttle disaster.
Neisser & Harsh
This study showed that emotional arousal enhances memory through the amygdala
McGaugh and Cahill
This study showed how leading questions affect memory recall
Loftus & Palmer
This theory explains behavior through identification, retention, reproduction, and motivation.
Social Cognitive Theory
Explain why correlation does not imply causation.
presence of third variables or lack of manipulation
This study investigated genetic influence on schizophrenia using twins.
Explain one limitation of using animal research in biological psychology.
limited generalizability to humans
Explain one strength of cognitive theories.
high applicability to real-world issues
Explain one ethical concern in sociocultural research
deception
This research method has high ecological validity but low control.
naturalistic observation
Explain one limitation of Loftus and Palmer.
low ecological validity due to lab setting
This theory explains behavior as influenced by genetic inheritance shaped by survival.
evolutionary theory
This cognitive bias involves relying heavily on initial information.
anchoring bias
This study showed cultural differences in perception using a rod-and-frame test.
Segall et al
Explain one strength and one limitation of experiments
Strength: High control → cause-effect
Limitation: Low ecological validity
Compare one biological and one cognitive study
many possible answers(Mrs. Flaherty decides if you are correct)