Vocab
a type of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, eliciting a response
Classical Conditioning
Research shows that people are more likely to agree to a larger request if they’ve already agreed to a smaller one. This is known as?????
The Foot-in-the-Door Technique
was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. he is one of the most influential figures in psychology and has had a lasting impact on the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and the study of human behavio
Freud
Who loves to show pictures of their family during class time
Dr. Kim
This theory, developed by Freud, suggests that early childhood experiences shape our personalities and can cause unconscious conflicts later in life
psychoanalysis
The phenomenon where people are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present
Bystander Effect
Introversion and extroversion are
Psychological attitude types
This American psychologist is best known for his behaviorist theory and conducted the Little Albert experiment, demonstrating classical conditioning in humans
John B. Watson
Who wore a mickey mouse shirt to our last psych event
Dr. Conner
This cognitive bias occurs when people believe they are more likely to experience positive outcomes and less likely to experience negative outcomes compared to others
optimism bias
A learned reaction to a stimulus that was previously neutral
Conditioned Response
When individuals are in large groups or anonymous settings, they may lose their sense of personal responsibility and engage in behaviors they would not normally do. This can lead to actions like mob behavior or impulsive acts that defy social norms
Deindividuation
Known for his hierarchy of needs, this psychologist emphasized self-actualization as the ultimate goal of human development
Abraham Maslow
Name one professor who is into photography
Wilmouth or Friberg
People often feel happy when they get a compliment. This is because your brain releases a chemical called
dopamine
A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors
Sublimation
Provinces of the mind
Id ego and Super Ego
This Swiss psychologist is famous for his theory of cognitive development, focusing on how children develop intellectual abilities in stages.
Jean Piaget
This professor teaches introduction to research for psychology
Fraiser
When you do something over and over again, like learning to ride a bike, your brain gets better at it. This is called
neuroplasticity
A part of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions
Hippocampus
People have a tendency to believe that the world is just, and that people get what they deserve. This belief can lead to victim-blaming in situations where people experience misfortune, as it provides a sense of psychological comfort to think that bad things only happen to those who "deserve" them
The Just-World Hypothesis
This American psychologist developed the theory of operant conditioning and is famous for his work with reinforcement and punishment
B.F. Skinner
This professor starts her prayers with "good afternoon Abba"
Professor Donovan
When you feel fear, your body releases adrenaline. This happens in a part of your brain called the
amygdala