unit 1
the study of behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals.
what is psychology ?
Body's communication network that consists of all nervous cells.
what is nervous system?
forming an association between two stimuli resulting in learned response; learn to anticipate events
what is classical condition?
who said we do have one type of generalize intelligence
who is charles spearman?
how individuals think, feel and behave in social context
what is social psychology?
a variety of approaches that psychologist use to explain why people think and act the way they do.
what is perspectives ?
methods that allow neuroscientists to see inside living brain
what is brain imaging?
breaks a task down into small steps and then teaches each step within the sequence itself
what is chaining?
3 types of intelligences
what is analytical, creative and practical?
going along with whatever other people say or do to avoid conflict
what is normative influence?
Believes the mind begins as a Blank State.
what is John Locke ?
unique state of consciousness; lacks full awareness but brain is still active
what is sleep?
compares our minds to a computer in series of 3 stages
what is information-processing model?
human behaviors and experience determined by forces that we don't have control of
what is psychoanalytic theories?
what is conformity?
analyzes how brain, neurotransmitters and other aspects of psychology influence behaviors/thoughts/feelings.
what is biopsychology?
chemical substance that alters perceptions, mood or behavior
what is psychoactive drugs?
trying to receive long list of words
pointing out an unacceptable quality someone has but in reality, you are insecure about that quality
what is projection?
ability to do something better because of the presence of someone
what is social facilitation?
Research used to see if two variables are related and to make predictions based on relationship.
what is correlational studies?
optimal stress people need to promote health and well-being.
what is eustress?
spacing study of material to be remembered by including breaks between study periods
what is distributed practice?
binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors for intake of food, such as purging
what is bulimia?
putting less effort when part of a group
what is social loafing?