Unit 0
What is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior?
Psychology
A psychologist is curious about nature vs nurture. She looks at twins who were separated at birth. What type of study would this be?
The belief that intelligence is predetermined and cannot be significantly changed.
Fixed Mindset
Name a guideline that could have been implemented to make the Standford prison experiment more ethical.
Varies
The overall plan or blueprint for how a researcher will answer a research question is called what?
Research Design
Top left corner to bottom right. The closer the points are to the line the stronger.
the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and effort.
Growth Mindset
Is Deception needed in psychological research?
varies
A researcher interviews participants about their personal experiences with anxiety and records a detailed responses. This type of information is called what?
When a correlation is positive the variables are moving in what direction?
The same direction
What is the process of establishing consistent testing procedures and norms for administering and scoring psychological assessments?
Standardization
Hippocampus
What research method does the pointer finger represent?
Correlation
When you accidently touch a hot stove and pull your hand back what is this called?
Reflex Arc
What is the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations?
Intelligence
What division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?
Somatic nervous system
Explain Ciera's behavior through the lens of one Psychological Perspective: Ciera, a talented senior vocalist in the school choir, started experiencing severe stage fright after forgetting lyrics during a solo performance at last year's winter concert. Though she continues to perform flawlessly during private lessons and small group rehearsals, she now refuses all solo opportunities and shows physical symptoms like shaking and sweating when asked to perform in front of large audiences. Despite her vocal teacher's encouragement and peers' support, she has withdrawn from upcoming competitions she previously looked forward to, saying she 'just isn't good enough anymore.'
varies
What neurotransmitter promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety?
GABA
What is the cognitive processes that allow individuals to generate, organize, plan, and carry out goal-directed behaviors and experience critical thinking?
Executive Functioning