Units 2-4
Memory
Thinking and Judgements
Intelligence and Language
Research Methods
100
What is the process of acquiring through experience new and relatively enduring information or behaviors called?
Learning
100
The limitless level of memory where knowledge, life experiences, and skills are stored.
Long-term memory
100
Harry uses the same recipe every time he makes macaroni and cheese to get the correct outcome. What is Harry using?
Algorithm
100
The Wechsler and Stanford-Binet tests rate what type of intelligence?
G or general intelligence
100
What type of research combines results from many different studies?
Meta-analysis
200
What is the term for the biological clock that regulates our sleep/wake cycle?
Circadian rhythm
200
Frank creates an analogy to help him remember a list of random words. What level of processing is he using?
Deep processing
200
What type of mental shortcut relies on making decisions based on information that is easily accessible? EX: Being afraid of flying because you've seen plane crashes on the news
Availability heuristic
200
The basic sounds of language are called what?
Phonemes
200
This chart is an example of which type of study?
Correlation
300
This part of the brain helps you remember facts and events
hippocampus
300
Johnny knows how to tie his shoes. This is an example of what type of memory?
Implicit
300
Timmy studies for his semester tests several nights in a row, rather than trying to cram study for hours the night before. What method is Timmy using?
Distributed Practice
300
Linda is a baker. She sells her cookies with labels that say "95% Fat Free!" rather than saying they contain 5% fat. What is this an example of?
Framing
300
What is the term for the ability to apply research results to a large population?
Generalizability
400
William is able to ignore noises around him and focus on his math homework. What is this an example of?
Selective Attention
400
Suzie remembers the plot of a book during her book club. This is an example of what type of memory?
Semantic
400
Wanda needs a spatula when cooking. She doesn't have one. Instead of giving up, Wanda grabs a couple forks to use. What has Wanda overcome by finding new uses for an item?
Functional fixedness
400
What are the 3 requirements of a good test?
Validity, Standardization, and Reliability
400
What is the term for a carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study? It must be specific and measurable!
Operational Definition
500
Identify the US, UR, CS, and CR in the scenario:
Frieda's alarm is set to play "Mambo No.5" every weekday at 6AM to get her up for school. Now, when she hears "Mambo No.5" during the day, she gets grumpy.
US: Waking up early; UR: Grumpy at waking up early
CS: Mambo No.5; CR: Grumpy at song
500
What is the term for remembering the first few things and last few things in a list?
Serial Position Effect
500
When one thought disrupts your ability to learn something else, it is called what? This can be new interfering with old OR old interfering with new.
Interference
500
What is the term for the increased intelligence trend over the past 100 years?
Flynn Effect
500
Name 5 ethical considerations psychologists use in research.
Do No Harm; Confidentiality; Informed Consent; Debriefing; Avoid Deception; Institutional Review Board