Biological Psych
This area of the brain is responsible for one's fight-or-flight response.
What is the amygdala?
This French psychologist theorized that we are not capable of abstract thinking until early adolescence.
Who is Jean Piaget?
This is the term for unjustified negative behavior toward a group and its members.
What is discrimination?
Ivan Pavlov is famous for discovering this type of learning using dogs and bells.
What is classical conditioning?
This form of anxiety is often characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts followed by behaviors used to deal with the thoughts.
What is OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)?
This lobe of the brain is responsible for decision-making, planning, and personality.
What is the frontal lobe?
According to Freud, this phenomenon explains why young boys are fond of their mothers and resentful of their fathers.
What is the Oedipus Complex?
This term describes the mental shortcuts we use to quickly categorize people based on perceived traits.
What is a stereotype?
A dog salivates at the sound of a can opener, even though it was originally conditioned to respond to a bell. This response to a similar stimulus is called what?
What is generalization?
A teenager who once loved soccer now avoids practice, sleeps for 12+ hours, feels worthless, and can’t focus. These symptoms have lasted over two weeks. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is major depressive disorder?
This “feel-good” neurotransmitter is linked to pleasure, reward, and addiction.
What is dopamine?
Erik Erikson theorized that we go through this developmental crisis during our toddler years.
What is autonomy vs. shame and doubt?
This psychologist shocked the world with his experiment on obedience to authority. (lol)
Who is Stanley Milgram?
B.F. Skinner is best known for his research on this form of learning involving reinforcement.
What is operant conditioning?
This is the official manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose psychological disorders.
What is the DSM-V?
The occipital lobe is most involved in processing this type of sensory information.
What is visual information?
A child rarely seeks comfort from a caregiver, avoids eye contact, and doesn’t seem distressed when the caregiver leaves. This behavior is characteristic of which attachment style?
What is avoidant (insecure-avoidant) attachment?
This happens when group harmony is prioritized over realistic decision-making.
What is groupthink?
A child watches their older sibling get scolded for not wearing a seatbelt. The next time the child gets in the car, they buckle up — even without being told. What type of learning occurred?
What is observational learning?
This type of antidepressant is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression by preventing the reabsorption of a "happy" neurotransmitter.
What are SSRIs? (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
A neurotransmitter imbalance causes a person to experience hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and flat emotions. This condition is most likely:
What is schizophrenia?
A teenager raised by parents who are emotionally cold, impose strict rules, and expect obedience without explanation is more likely to be anxious and have low social skills. This parenting style is:
What is authoritarian parenting?
A famous compliance technique that starts with a small request before a larger one.
What is the foot-in-the-door technique?
A rat presses a lever and sometimes gets food, but not every time. This reinforcement schedule causes the most persistent behavior over time.
What is a variable ratio schedule?
An 8-year-old frequently blurts out answers in class, can’t stay in their seat, and often loses materials. These behaviors cause problems at home and school. What disorder might they have?
What is ADHD? (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)