Bio Psych
What is the name of the arm of a neuron?
The Axaon
Humanistic psychologists refer to people who seek their therapy as __________
Clients
This researcher was the founder of classical conditioning in animals
The argument over the relative contributions of heredity and environment in the development of various behaviors and personality traits is known as __________
Nature vs. Nurture
Our brain has the ability to repair itself after damage or change neural wiring over time. This is called _________
Neuroplasticity
During the night, Alicia stops breathing repeatedly, frequently gasps for air, and snores loudly at regular intervals. Alicia is most likely suffering from _______
Reinforcement therapies are commonly found in this type of therapeutic approach.
Behavior Therapies
This psychologist conducted the Little Albert Experiment.
John B. Watson
When ten-month-old Frances throws her toy out of sight, she looks to see where it falls. Developmental psychologists would say that Frances’ behavior indicates that she has developed _________
Object Permanence
The process of transferring sensory data to electrical impulses is called __________
Transduction
When Alexus traveled to another country, she experienced jet lag and had trouble adjusting to the new time zone. This is because her __________ is thrown off.
Circadian Rhythm
This concept lies at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Self-Actualization
This psychologist is considered the most influential child psychologist of all time. Created the 4 stages of childhood cognitive development.
Jean Piaget.
According to Diana Baumrind, which parenting style among children raised in the United States is most closely associated with the development of self-reliance and confidence?
Authoritative Parenting
Which part of the brain is associated with emotional management, especially anxiety and fear?
The Amygdala
This part of the brain is responsible for language production
Broca's Area
This broad type of medication is commonly used in treating depression by blocking the reuptake of serotonin.
SSRIs
This psychologist created the 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development with stages ranging from newborn to death
Erik Erikson
Mary Ainsworth’s Strange Situation paradigm is typically used to test young children’s __________
Which part of the ear is the Eardrum (tympanic membrane) located?
The Middle Ear
Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in _____
A decrease in heartrate
If a patient is diagnosed with depression, a cognitive psychologist would likely emphasize this course of treatment.
Restructuring the patient’s maladaptive and self-defeating thought processes
This psychologist was the founder of defense mechanisms, daughter of the founder of psychodynamics
Anna Freud
According to Erik Erikson, in late adulthood the individual reaches the eighth and final stage of the life span in which one reviews and evaluates one’s life and the choices one has made. Erikson labeled this stage ____________
Integrity vs. Despair
This term is used to measure how well differences in people's genes account for differences in their traits.
Heritability