Foundations of Psychology
Who is known as the "father of psychology"?
Wilhelm Wundt
What part of the neuron sends messages to other cells?
Axon
Who is known for classical conditioning with dogs?
Ivan Pavlov
Who proposed the id, ego, and superego?
Sigmund Freud
What’s the tendency to conform to group pressure?
Conformity
Which approach emphasizes unconscious drives and childhood experiences?
Psychoanalytic (Freud)
Which brain structure controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What’s it called when a behavior is strengthened by a reward?
Positive reinforcement
What test uses pictures to learn about personality?
Inkblot test
What study tested if people would follow orders to hurt others?
Milgram Experiment
Name the method psychologists use to collect data through observation without interference.
Naturalistic observation
What part of the brain is responsible for higher-level thinking and decision making?
Prefrontal cortex
What memory type holds info for only a few seconds?
Sensory memory
What is a tool where people answer questions about themselves to learn about their personality?
Personality survey
What is groupthink?
When a group agrees just to get along, even if it’s wrong.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
A psychologist talks with people to help them; a psychiatrist can also give medicine.
Which neurotransmitter is linked with mood and is associated with depression?
Serotonin
What is the term for the tendency to seek out or notice only information that supports your existing beliefs?
Confirmation Bias
What disorder involves alternating between mania and depression?
Bipolar disorder
What is the uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefs?
Cognitive dissonance
In an experiment, what is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher?
Independent variable
Which brain imaging technique shows both structure and function by measuring blood flow and activity?
fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
What kind of memory is used for skills like riding a bike?
Muscle Memory
Which personality theory emphasizes traits like openness and conscientiousness?
The Big Five (Trait Theory)
What is unfair treatment of people because of their group called?
Discrimination