OCEAN
The 'A' in OCEAN stands for...
(Think of the 5-factor personality model we discussed earlier!)
What is Agreeableness
A branch or subfield of psychology which examines mental processes like perception, memory, language, and thinking.
What is Cognitive Psychology
The factor that a researcher manipulates or changes to observe its effect on another variable in psychology research.
What is an Independent Variable (IV)
What are Penn State's school colors?
What is Blue and White
The 'C' in OCEAN stands for...
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What is Conscientiousness
This field studies human development across the lifespan, focusing on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes.
What is Developmental Psychology
The outcome or response that is being measured and is expected to change as a result of manipulating the independent variable.
What is a Dependent Variable
What is the mascot for Penn State University?
What is the Nittany Lion
The 'N' in OCEAN stands for...
(Think of the 5-factor personality model we discussed earlier!)
What is Neuroticism
This branch of psychology focuses on improving workplace performance, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness.
What is Industrial-Organizational Psychology
A personality trait characterized by a preference for internal experiences and reflection over external stimulation and social interaction.
What is Introversion
What is the name of the Penn State Football Stadium?
What is Beaver Stadium
The 'E' in OCEAN stands for...
(Think of the 5-factor personality model we discussed earlier!)
What is Extroversion
What is Clinical/Counseling Psychology
A personality trait typically characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and/or talkativeness.
What is Extroversion
What is the name of the annual student-run 46-hour dance marathon that raises money for children and families battling childhood cancer.
What is THON
The 'O' in OCEAN stands for...
(Think of the 5-factor personality model we discussed earlier!)
What is Openness to Experience
This branch studies how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others and social situations, exploring group dynamics and social interactions.
What is Social Psychology
A method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior (B.F. Skinner is most often associated with this type of conditioning.)
What is Operant Conditioning
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What is Penn State!