Social Psychology
the term for the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting.
What is Social Loafing?
What function dos the cerebellum have?
coordinating movement and balance. Also known as the “little brain,” it plays a vital role in language and attention and can assist people with vision and eye movement.
What are characteristics of GAD? (generalized anxiety disorder)
excessive worry about everyday issues and situations. It lasts longer than 6 months. In addition to feeling worried you may also feel restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, increased muscle tension, and trouble sleeping
Who created hierarchy of needs?
Maslov
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy and how is it used?
psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders.
An example of cognitive dissonance
ex) wanting to be healthy, but eating snack food everyday
ex) believing stealing is wrong but not wanting to tell on someone because of friendship
Name the part of the brain responsible for emotional regulation
the limbic system
Describe the symptoms of major depressive disorder
The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.
Name the psychologist associated with the concept of classical conditioning.
Pavlov.
Define pharmacotherapy and provide an example of a disorder treated with medication.
he treatment of health conditions by using pharmaceutical products (drugs) as medication.
depression-ssri's inhibit the reuptake of seratonin
Define the bystander effect.
The presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation.
Explain the role of the hippocampus in memory formation
hold short-term memories and transfer them to long-term storage in our brains
Explain the difference between obsessions and compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions) vs engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions)
Which psychologist conducted the Stanford prison experiment?
Philip Zimbardo
Explain the concept of exposure therapy in the treatment of phobias.
Exposure therapy involves exposing the patient to the anxiety source or its context gradually.
Explain the concept of conformity.
the process whereby people change their beliefs, attitudes, actions, or perceptions to more closely match those held by groups to which they belong or want to belong or by groups whose approval they desire
What is the function of the occipital lobe in the brain?
visual processing area of the brain.
Discuss the symptoms and potential causes of schizophrenia
people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior.
Biological (genes, prenatal health)
Who is recognized for the theory of cognitive development in children?
Jean Piaget
Discuss the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in modern psychiatric practice.
treatment that involves sending an electric current through your brain. This causes a brief surge of electrical activity within your brain (also known as a seizure). The aim is to relieve severe symptoms of some mental health problems, such as severe depression that has not responded to other therapies.
What is social facilitation.
The theory that people perform better when in the presence of others, like a coworker or an audience.
Describe the functions associated with the frontal lobe of the brain
important for voluntary movement, expressive language and for managing higher level executive functions
What are the common traits seen in individuals with borderline personality disorder?
Includes a pattern of unstable, intense relationships, as well as impulsiveness and an unhealthy way of seeing themselves. Impulsiveness involves having extreme emotions and acting or doing things without thinking about them first.
Identify the psychologist known for the social learning theory and observational learning.
Albert Bandura
What is the difference between psychoanalysis and humanistic therapy in treating psychological disorders?
humanistic therapists focus on conscious rather than unconscious thoughts. They also emphasize the patient's present and future, as opposed to exploring the patient's past.