Major Perspectives
The perspective that focuses on how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts
Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic
What is the process of retaining information over time called?
Storage
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for decision-making?
frontal
About how long does one complete sleep cycle last?
90 minutes
What are twin studies used for?
To explore genetic influences on behavior.
Which perspective emphasizes observable behaviors and the role of learning?
Behavioral
What is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory called?
Consolidation
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation?
serotonin
Which hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle?
Melatonin
What is the most prominent psychosocial conflict in adolescence called? (according to Erikson)
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Which perspective emphasizes the role of memory, language and problem solving?
Cognitive
Which part of the brain is crucial for forming long-term explicit memories?
Hippocampus
What is the ability of the brain to change and adapt called?
neuroplasticity
Age and genetics
What identity status involves high exploration but low commitment?
Identity moratorium
What method does the biological perspective often use to understand behavior?
Brain imaging techniques
What type of memory involves recalling personal experiences or events?
Episodic memory
Which system in the brain is primarily responsible for emotional processing?
Limbic system
Which dream theory suggests that dreams are a result of the brain attempting to make sense of random brain activity?
Activation-synthesis
Define social clock.
Cultural expectations for the timing of life events. Ex. getting married by a certain age, having children by a certain age etc.
Which psychologist is most closely associated with the behavioral perspective?
B.F. Skinner (Ex. Skinner box)
What is it called when old information interferes with your ability to learn new information?
Proactive interference
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual processing?
occipital
Sleep spindles are characteristic of which sleep stage?
Stage 2
Which parenting style is characterized by children who struggle with self-control and authority?
Permissive