Research
Independent Variable
This type of learning occurs when a neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.
Classical Conditioning
This is the term for the professional relationship between a therapist and client that helps facilitate positive change
Therapeutic Alliance
This is a disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities
Major Depressive Disorder
This personality test uses 10 Inkblots to assess an individual's underlying thoughts and feelings
Rorschach Inkblot Test
A study that collects data from the same individuals over a long period of time is known as this.
Longitudinal Study
This psychologist is known for his work on classical conditioning with dogs.
Ivan Pavlov
This type of group therapy is often used in addiction treatment and follows a 12-step program
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
This anxiety disorder involves fear and avoidance of social situations where one might be judged or scrutinized
Social Anxiety Disorder
This psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs, culminating in self-actualization
Abraham Maslow
This statistical measure indicated the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables
Also: ________ does not equal causation
Correlation
This type of learning occurs by observing and imitating the actions of others
Observational Learning
Couples of Marital Therapy
This disorder is characterized by alternating periods of extreme euphoria (mania) and depression
Bipolar Disorder
This term refers to enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make an individual unique
Personality
This research method involves observing behavior in its natural environment without interference.
Naturalistic Observation
In operant conditioning, this type of reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase behavior.
Negative reinforcement
This therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes unconditional positive regard and empathy
Client-Centered Therapy
This mental disorder is associated with delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking
Schizophrenia
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on the theories of this psychologist
Carl Jung
This is the term for when neither of the participants nor the researchers know who is in the control or experimental group?
Double Blind Study
This schedule of reinforcement rewards behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady rates of behavior.
Variable ratio schedule
This treatment approach uses medications like SSRIs to address chemical imbalances in the brain
Pharmacotherapy
This personality disorder is marked by an intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and impulsive behavior
Borderline Personality Disorder
According to Freud, this defense mechanism involves blocking unpleasant memories or impulses from conscious awareness.
Repression