Psych Intro
Sections of Thought
Psych Bois
Psych as a science
Other
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What does psychology mainly explain?
Mental Activity
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What is Structuralism?
Identify the basic parts, or structures, of the conscious mind.
100
Sigmund Freud is know for:
developing psychoanalysis
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What is a causation?
when something happens because of something else
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What is a correlation?
connections between changes in one variable that leads to changes in another variable
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What are two ways that psychology improves your life?
Better academic/professional success
Improves personal life and relationships
Better mental health has numerous mental and physical benefits
improves compassion and understanding
200
What is functionalism?
Describes how the conscious mind aid adaptation to an environment.
200
Wilhelm Wundt is best known for:
-Being the "father" of psychology
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What are 2 types of observational studies?
Naturalistic, Structured, Participant, Non-Participating
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What is a consent form?
Given to participants in a study to understand what they are signing up for
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What is the basic definition of psychology?
The scientific study of mental activity and behavior, which are based on brain processes.
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Gestalt Psychology
300
Abraham Maslow is known for:
Maslows Hierarchy of needs
300
What is informed consent?
Must inform potential participants about every aspect of the study that might influence their decision to participate and ensure that participation is voluntary
300
Who conducted the stanford prison experiment?
Phillip Zombardo
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What should you NOT do while taking a psychology class?
Diagnose yourself
400
What part of psychology is the Conscious/Unconscious apart of?
Psychoanalytic Theory
400
Carl Rodgers is known for:
Humanistic Psychology
400
What are the ABCs of animal research?
Appropriate, Beneficial, Caring
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What were the findings of the stanford prison experiment?
Guards: Became abusive, power-hungry
Prisoners: Became submissive, depressed
Escalation: Abuses and psychological stress escalated rapidly
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What relates to Psychology?
EVERY aspect of what you think and do
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Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is apart of what section of psychology?
Humanistic Psychology
500
Mary Whiton Calkins is known for:
creating the first psychology lab
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What two things are used to conduct surveys?
Questionnaires and Interviews