Intro to Psychology
the scientific study of the mind and behavior.
What is Psychology?
the group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or manipulation.
what is control?
The sense of smell.
what is olfaction?
Your awareness of yourself and your surroundings.
What is consciousness?
controlled studies where variables are manipulated to observe their effect?
what is experiments?
Which psychologist is known for being the father of modern day psychology?
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
a measure of the relationship between two variables.
what is correlation?
A visually perceived image that differs from reality.
what is optical illusion?
How many sleep cycles does a person typically go through in one night?
What is 4 sleep cycles?
The action of causing something. In research, it means that one variable directly affects another
what is Causation?
Who is considered the founder of behaviorism theory?
Who is B.F. Skinner?
the outcome that is measured in an experiment?
what is dependent variable?
Specialized cells in the retina that respond to light.
What is Photoreceptor Cells ?
Automatic processes that you perform without conscious thought
What is Implicit Consciousness?
Based on the Jelly Bean Taste Test in Class, How many jelly beans were tested initially?
What is 3 jelly beans?
A clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and psychoanalyst
What is Psychoanalysis?
a researcher's expectations or preferences that influence the study's outcome.
What is Experimenter Bias?
The processing of sensory stimuli without conscious awareness, which can still influence thoughts and behavior.
What is Subliminal Perception?
A stage of sleep where Rapid Eye Movement occurs, often associated with dreaming.
what is REM SLEEP?
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time bound
What are SMART GOAL Objectives?
Which branch of psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental illness?
what is clinical psychology?
A change in participants that occurs because they believe they are receiving treatment.
What is placebo effect?
The sensory system responsible for the sense of taste
What is Gustatory System ?
Any mental state different from normal waking consciousness
What is Altered State of Consciousness?
What is Mrs.Wilson favorite color?
What is RED?