Unit 1- History/Research Methods
Known for creating the psychodynamic perspective
Sigmund Freud
Part of the nervous system that contains the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System (CNS)
The sense of taste can be most easily disrupted by blocking which other sense?
Smell
What does NREM stand for?
Non Rapid Eye Movement
What type of animal did BF Skinner use as pilots for missiles?
Pigeons
An aspect of someone's personality that is considered to be reasonably stable throughout ones life
Traits
What is Mr. Bannon's first name?
Sean
This behavioral psychologist was well know for his research on conditioning dogs
Ivan Pavlov
Neurotransmitters flow into a gap between neurons called a
Synapse or synaptic gap
These terms describe depth cues that use one or both of our eyes
monocular cues
binocular cues
What device is used to help people with Sleep Apnea?
A CPAP machine
The process by which a stimulus increases the chances of a preceding behavior occurring again is called
Reinforcement
This is a defense mechanism in which people act opposite to their genuine feelings
Reaction Formation
Which two sports teams was Mr. Bannon on while in High School?
Swimming
Football
Phineas Gage was a railroad worker who had an iron tamping rod shot through his skull. His recovery and behaviors were noted until his death twelve years later. This type of study is considered a
Case Study
Tyler took a ball to the left side of his head at practice and is now having trouble understanding and formulating speech, which parts of the brain would you assume he has damaged?
Wernicke's & Broca's areas
What theory involves the body only being able to process one message/sensation at a time? (Coughing to make getting a shot easier)
Gate Theory
This is the focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
What is a form of learning based on the consequences of actions?
Operant Conditioning
According to Abraham Maslow, what is the highest level in the hierarchy of needs, representing the fulfillment of one's potential?
Self Actualization
What year did Mr. Bannon graduate from high school?
2016
DAILY DOUBLE- What is the difference between the independent and dependant variables in an experiment?
Independent- Variable being changed by the experimenter
dependant- variable that changes as a result of the dependant
Sean is in a high-stakes emergency where he has to lift a car off him and his son to save his life; which hormone is most likely to be released in response to the intense stress and physical exertion?
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
Draw on your board an example of the Gestalt Principle "proximity"
IIIII IIIII IIIII
biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 25- hour cycle
What is circadian rhythm?
How can a conditioned response like the dogs salivation be extinguished?
a conditioned stimulus is no longer followed by an unconditioned stimulus.
In response to failing his college class, Mark displayed behaviors typical of a younger age, seeking out familiar comforts like cuddling with stuffed animals and avoiding adult responsibilities. Analyze the defense mechanism being employed here.
Regression
Which College did Mr. Bannon graduate from?
Assumption College
In a study examining the impact of caffeine on alertness, some participants received a decaffeinated beverage that was presented to them as caffeinated. This decaffeinated drink was an example of what?
What is a placebo
Maddy slipped on a banana peel and hit the back of her head on the pavement. Ever since she has had immense difficulty keeping her balance. She probably damaged her...
Cerebellum
List the 5 different taste categories
salty, sweet, sour, bitter, umami
What is the lightest stage of sleep? The heaviest? Must have BOTH labeled
Lightest- N1
Heaviest- N3
One day Lariyah went to get her flu shot. The shot was very painful and she yelled and cried. The next time she went to the doctors office she again began to cry when she saw the doctor. Label each of the following
US, UR, CS, CR
US-- The Shot
UR- Crying
CS- Seeing the Dr.
CR- Crying
(must get both for 300 points)
Define the term "self-efficacy"
What are people with high self-efficacy more likely to do?
Definition: A belief in your abilities and ability to succeed.
people with a high self-efficacy are more likely to persist and complete a difficult task.
How many dogs does Mr. Bannon currently have?
3