Intro
The definition of psychology includes two components.
Thoughts & Feelings/ Observable Behaviors
This term refers to the initial question or problem that drives the research and experimentation process.
Research Question
This part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons.
Dendrites
This is a person's awareness of themselves and their surroundings
Consciousness
This is where our quizzes and assignments are housed
Achieve
A major founder of humanism
Carl Rogers
This step of the scientific method involves formulating a testable statement based on observations.
Hypothesis
This imaging technique measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow.
MRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
REM sleep stands for this.
Rapid Eye Movement
This is your TA's first name
A psychological perspective that emphasizes measuring observable actions.
Behaviorism
This type of variable is deliberately changed in an experiment to test its effects.
Independent Variable
This insulating layer surrounds the axon of many neurons and helps speed up electrical impulses.
Myelin Sheath
24-hour cycle that controls the function of the brain and body
Circadian Rhythm
This branch of psychology focuses on the study of mental processes, such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving.
Cognitive Psychology
This type of learning occurs when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, as demonstrated in Pavlov's experiments.
Classical Conditioning
In this type of study, participants are unaware of whether they are in the experimental or control group to reduce bias.
Blind Study
This term refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
Neuroplasicity
This disorder is characterized by immediate and unexpected shifts from wakefulness to REM sleep
Narcolepsy
This is the number of chapters in our book
15
This psychological approach emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences in shaping behavior.
Psychoanalysis
List all six steps of the scientific method.
Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Collect Data, Analyze, Share results
This neurotransmitter is heavily involved in mood regulation and is often linked to feelings of happiness.
Serotonin
This organ in the brain is primarily responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)?
This is the number of personal stories Dr. A has told in class so far this semester