Psychologists
This psychologist is known for developing psychoanalysis and emphasizing the role of the unconscious mind. Also developed the idea of Id, Superego, and psychosexual stages.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
This theory emphasizes that all behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment and conditioning.
What is behaviorism?
This part of the brain, located at the back of the skull, is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and balance.
What is the cerebellum?
This term refers to the factor that is manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.
What is the independent variable?
This disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about a variety of topics, lasting for at least six months.
his disorder is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about a variety of topics, lasting for at least six months.
In an experiment with dogs, this psychologist demonstrated how animals can learn to associate a neutral stimulus with an automatic response.
Who is Ivan Pavlov?
This psychological perspective focuses on personal growth, self-actualization, and the belief that humans are inherently good.
What is humanistic theory?
This part of the brain controls basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
What is the brain stem?
This type of observational research involves watching behavior in its natural setting, like observing children at a playground.
What is Naturalistic observation?
This mood disorder involves cycles of extreme mood swings, including episodes of both depression and mania.
What is bi-polar disorder?
This psychologist developed the concept of reinforcement and punishment to shape behavior.
Who is B.F. Skinner?
Jean Piaget’s theory states that children go through four stages of mental growth, with increasing ability to think logically.
What is Cognitive Development Theory?
The hippocampus is primarily responsible for this type of memory.
What is long term memory?
This term emphasizes that just because two variables are related, it does not mean one causes the other.
What is correlation ≠ causation?
This disorder involves repetitive, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
This psychologist proposed the eight stages of psychosocial development, including “identity vs. role confusion.
Who is Erik Erikson?
This theory suggests that human behavior is influenced by unconscious desires, childhood experiences, and inner conflicts.
What is Psychoanalytic theory?
This "thinking" part of the brain, responsible for decision-making, planning, and personality, is located in the front part of the frontal lobe.
What is the pre-frontal cortex?
This group does not receive the treatment in an experiment, allowing researchers to compare the effect of the independent variable.
What is the control group?
This disorder involves persistent fear of specific objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying.
What is a phobia?
This psychologist believed that humans are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, starting with physiological needs and progressing to self-actualization.
Who is Abraham Maslow?
This theory, proposed by Albert Bandura, suggests that people learn behaviors by watching others and imitating them
What is Social Learning Theory?
This part of the brain, shaped like a small almond, is involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.
What is the amygdala?
This type of study follows the same group of participants over a long period to track changes over time.
What is a longitudinal study?
This type of anxiety disorder involves a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult, such as crowded places or open spaces.
What is agoraphobia?