Science of Psych
Two main contributors to psych
Philosophy and physical sciences
The four lobes of the brain
what are the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, & occipital lobe?
An observable activity from an organism
Behavior
Three stages of human development prior to birth
germinal, embryonic and fetal.
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Correlation
The brain's ability to change--
What is neuroplasticity?
Paring of a stimuli with a reaction after repeated exposure
Classical conditioning
Children's only form of communication
crying
Blackboard, special tab for them
positive correlation
Occipital - seeing
Frontal - decision-making/ thinking
Parietal lobe - sensory integration
Temporal - Memory / Speech
Operant / Skinnerian Conditioning
Anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure
(variations are acceptable: dismissive, etc.)
Two , the two lowest will be dropped.
research design where the the variables are manipulated and the subjects are randomly assigned to different groups (control vs treatment)
The threshold for neurons required to connect...
greater than -55MV
fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval and variable interval schedules.
Condition associated with childhood neglect, usually with severe upbringing condition since birth resulting in difficulties building connection with caretakers or other children
Reactive Attachment Disorder
How can you complete the written assignment?
Using the template provided on Blackboard under the special tab for Written Assignment.
Statistical law where the data falls in a certain pattern predictably unpredictable pattern ...
Normal Distribution Curve / Bell's curve
Chemical responsible for muscular activation and movement & most common neurotransmitter
ACh, Acetylcholine
Name the schedule of reinf. the produces the slowest rate of behavior
Interval Schedules
formal operational thinking stage, as per Piaget, starts at what age and what type of milestone is achieve here?
11 or 12 years of age, milestone achieve is abstract thinking
What happens if I fail the exam
The exam is only a part of the grade; if you are doing well on the quizzes, complete the research hours requirements, and complete the written assignment, the midterm and final will not weight as much on your grade.
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