sensation
the difference between the visual images that each eye perceives because of the different angles in which each eye views the world
retinal disparity
What is arachnophobia?
The fear of spider
What is flat affect
withholding of emotions and exhibiting diminished emotional expression
explain what is the stroop effect. Give an example.
the delay in reaction time between congruent and incongruent stimuli
what are the characteristics of a person with borderline personality disorder
characterized by repeated instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood and by impulsive behavior
what is the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
characteristics are taken away from a person's personality; things that the individual does not do
where in your eyes composed most of cones?
fovea
What is the difference between histrionic personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder?
The histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionally and attention seeking. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a proad pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
DID
what is the difference between absolute threshold and difference threshold(JND)?
The absolute threshold is the smallest level of stimulus that can be detected. The difference threshold is the amount something must be changed in order for a difference to be noticeable, or detectable at least half the time.
What are the difference between a PET scan between a normal person and a patient with OCD?
High metabolic activity in the frontal lobe areas
what defense mechanism is taking out the negative feelings and impulses on people or objects that are less threatening?
what is subliminal persuasion? give me an example of subliminal persuasion
subliminal persuasion refers to the subliminal presentation of stimuli by people who intentionally try to influence our behavior
eg: advertisement
Name one disease that can be cured by each of the therapy (psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy)
Psychodynamic therapy-- depression, anxiety
Behavioral therapy-- phobias, OCD, sexual dysfunctions
Cognitive-Behavioral therapy-- anxiety, PTSD, depression