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What is the main concept that describes unjustified negative attitudes toward a group?
What is the main concept that describes unjustified negative attitudes toward a group?
Which term describes the effect of real or imagined group pressure on an individual's behavior?
Which term describes the effect of real or imagined group pressure on an individual's behavior?
What is the first step in the information processing theory related to memory?
What is the first step in the information processing theory related to memory?
Which memory system is characterized by holding a literal copy of sensory information for a very brief period?
Which memory system is characterized by holding a literal copy of sensory information for a very brief period?
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What aspect of memory involves accessing retained information when needed?
What aspect of memory involves accessing retained information when needed?
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Which phenomenon describes the tendency for group members to suppress dissent in favor of consensus?
Which phenomenon describes the tendency for group members to suppress dissent in favor of consensus?
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What term is used for the tendency of a group to adopt more extreme positions than those held by its individual members?
What term is used for the tendency of a group to adopt more extreme positions than those held by its individual members?
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Which component of language refers to the knowledge of the grammatical structure used in speech?
Which component of language refers to the knowledge of the grammatical structure used in speech?
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What part of the retina contains only cones and is responsible for sharp vision?
What part of the retina contains only cones and is responsible for sharp vision?
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What is the formula used to calculate an individual's IQ (Intelligence Quotient)?
What is the formula used to calculate an individual's IQ (Intelligence Quotient)?
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Which type of attribution is associated with factors within an individual?
Which type of attribution is associated with factors within an individual?
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What percentage range do studies indicate as the genetic component affecting IQ?
What percentage range do studies indicate as the genetic component affecting IQ?
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What phenomenon refers to the tendency to overestimate dispositional causes for behavior while underestimating situational influences?
What phenomenon refers to the tendency to overestimate dispositional causes for behavior while underestimating situational influences?
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Which of the following is NOT a basic taste recognized by taste buds?
Which of the following is NOT a basic taste recognized by taste buds?
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The outer ear functions to collect what type of physical stimuli?
The outer ear functions to collect what type of physical stimuli?
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Which hypothesis discusses how heredity significantly impacts IQ scores?
Which hypothesis discusses how heredity significantly impacts IQ scores?
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Which of the following techniques is associated with behavioral therapies?
Which of the following techniques is associated with behavioral therapies?
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What has been demonstrated about psychoanalysis regarding its effectiveness in treating emotional disorders?
What has been demonstrated about psychoanalysis regarding its effectiveness in treating emotional disorders?
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How have Neo-Freudians responded to criticism of Freud's theories?
How have Neo-Freudians responded to criticism of Freud's theories?
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What is a primary focus of free association in psychoanalytic therapy?
What is a primary focus of free association in psychoanalytic therapy?
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Which of the following best describes systematic desensitization?
Which of the following best describes systematic desensitization?
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What criticism has been directed at the effectiveness of psychoanalysis?
What criticism has been directed at the effectiveness of psychoanalysis?
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What is a characteristic of Neo-Freudian approaches compared to classical Freudian analysis?
What is a characteristic of Neo-Freudian approaches compared to classical Freudian analysis?
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What is one of the main goals of psychology?
What is one of the main goals of psychology?
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In the context of behavioral therapies, what does the hierarchy of stimuli refer to?
In the context of behavioral therapies, what does the hierarchy of stimuli refer to?
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Which of the following correctly defines stimulus discrimination?
Which of the following correctly defines stimulus discrimination?
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In operant conditioning, what role does a reinforcer play?
In operant conditioning, what role does a reinforcer play?
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Which division of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating internal organs?
Which division of the nervous system is primarily responsible for regulating internal organs?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the central nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the central nervous system?
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What type of reinforcement involves presenting a reinforcing stimulus after a response?
What type of reinforcement involves presenting a reinforcing stimulus after a response?
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Which part of the peripheral nervous system controls skeletal muscles?
Which part of the peripheral nervous system controls skeletal muscles?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive studies in psychology?
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive studies in psychology?
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What does social loafing refer to in a group setting?
What does social loafing refer to in a group setting?
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Which aspect of language acquisition suggests that rules and strategies are inherent?
Which aspect of language acquisition suggests that rules and strategies are inherent?
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What is a characteristic of short-term memory?
What is a characteristic of short-term memory?
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How does language impact thought processes?
How does language impact thought processes?
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Which factor can prevent bystander apathy?
Which factor can prevent bystander apathy?
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What component is NOT part of Sternberg's concept of love?
What component is NOT part of Sternberg's concept of love?
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What happens to information in sensory memory?
What happens to information in sensory memory?
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What best describes long-term memory?
What best describes long-term memory?
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Which part of Freud's personality model is primarily responsible for representing societal values and ideals?
Which part of Freud's personality model is primarily responsible for representing societal values and ideals?
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What is a significant criticism of projective techniques in psychological assessment?
What is a significant criticism of projective techniques in psychological assessment?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of personality stability according to the content?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of personality stability according to the content?
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Which assessment tool is specifically mentioned as a means for diagnosing psychological disorders?
Which assessment tool is specifically mentioned as a means for diagnosing psychological disorders?
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The concept of bicameral consciousness is illustrated in the content through which phenomenon?
The concept of bicameral consciousness is illustrated in the content through which phenomenon?
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In terms of sleep rhythms, what association is made with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep?
In terms of sleep rhythms, what association is made with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep?
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What does the term 'throwbacks to bicamerality' refer to in modern life?
What does the term 'throwbacks to bicamerality' refer to in modern life?
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Which brain wave pattern is associated with a relaxed but alert state?
Which brain wave pattern is associated with a relaxed but alert state?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
- Goals of psychology are to describe, understand, predict, and control behavior.
- Psychological science uses various methods, including descriptive studies (e.g., case histories, observations, surveys, tests), correlational studies, and experiments.
Learning
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through association.
- Unconditioned stimulus (UCS) triggers an unconditioned response (UCR).
- A neutral stimulus is paired with the UCS, eventually becoming a conditioned stimulus (CS) that triggers a conditioned response (CR).
- Important concepts include extinction, stimulus generalization, and stimulus discrimination.
- Operant Conditioning: Learning through consequences.
- Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior.
- Positive reinforcement: adding a desirable stimulus.
- Negative reinforcement: removing an unpleasant stimulus.
- Punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior.
- Key concepts include schedules of reinforcement (e.g., continuous, fixed ratio), shaping, and chaining.
- Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior.
- Cognitive Behavior Modification: Applying learning principles to change thoughts and behaviors.
Biological Bases of Psychology
- Nervous System Structure: Central (brain and spinal cord) and Peripheral (sensory and motor nerves).
- Communication Within the Nervous System: Neurons, synapses, and neurotransmitters.
- Brain Structure and Function: Hindbrain (medulla, pons, reticular activating system, cerebellum), midbrain, and forebrain (thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, cerebral cortex). Specific areas are associated with different functions (e.g., occipital lobes for vision).
Stress and Health
- Stress responses to stimuli can be emotional and physical.
- Fight-or-flight response: a biological reaction to stress.
- Coping mechanisms are crucial to manage stress.
- Psychology recognizes the link between psychological factors and physical illness.
Social Psychology
- Roles: Social positions with associated norms and expectations.
- Social Cognition: How social environments influence thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs.
- Attribution: Explaining behavior (situational vs. dispositional).
- Stereotypes: Summary impressions of groups.
- Attitudes: Relatively enduring opinions that influence behavior.
- Prejudice: Unjustified negative attitudes toward a group.
Language, Thinking, and Intelligence
- Language: A rule-governed system of symbols for communication.
- Thinking: Using concepts, problem-solving (algorithms, heuristics).
- Intelligence: Capacity to acquire and apply knowledge; measured using various tests.
Memory
- Information Processing Theory: Encodes, stores, and retrieves information.
- Three memory systems: sensory, short-term, and long-term.
- Factors influencing forgetting include decay, interference, and retrieval cues.
Development
- Cognitive development: Piaget's stages (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational).
- Social development: Attachment, sex typing, and Erikson's psychosocial stages.
- Moral development: Kohlberg's stages (preconventional, conventional, postconventional).
Personality
- Personality traits, characteristics, and their origins, both biological and environmental.
- Major theories (e.g., Freud's psychosexual stages, humanistic theories, and social cognitive theories).
- Personality assessment methods (e.g., interviews, self-report inventories, projective techniques).
Motivation and Emotion
- Motivation: Needs and desires to act to achieve goals.
- Emotions: Subjective experience, physiological arousal, and expressive behaviors.
- Theories of emotion (e.g., James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, cognitive labeling).
Abnormal Behavior
- Defining abnormal behavior: Statistical deviation, violation of cultural standards, maladaptive behaviors.
- Types of disorders (e.g., anxiety, mood, personality, dissociative, and psychotic).
- Treatments and therapies (e.g., medical and psychological).
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Explore the foundational concepts of psychology, including behavior, mental processes, and the goals of psychological science. This quiz covers key learning theories like classical and operant conditioning, focusing on their mechanisms and implications in human behavior.
