Psychology Chapter 1: Foundations
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Which of the following best describes the focus of functionalism in psychology?

  • Understanding the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.
  • Studying how behaviors contribute to adaptation and survival. (correct)
  • Emphasizing the importance of free will and personal growth.
  • Analyzing conscious experiences through introspection.

    • What is a common misconception about the role of clinical psychologists?

  • They conduct psychological research exclusively.
  • They focus solely on behavioral therapy.
  • They only treat severe mental disorders. (correct)
  • They provide counseling for mild issues.

    • In the context of brain research, which technique primarily measures electrical activity in the brain?

  • MRI
  • CT Scan
  • EEG (correct)
  • PET Scan

    • What are the key components of the biopsychosocial model?

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    Which stage of development is characterized by physical and social growth?

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    Which of the following lobes of the cerebral cortex is primarily involved in decision-making?

    <p>Frontal Lobe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological concept refers to claims that sound scientific but are not supported by evidence?

    <p>Pseudoscience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'nature' refer to in the nature vs. nurture debate?

    <p>Genetic inheritance and biological factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between sensation and perception?

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    Which term describes the conversion of sensory input into neural signals?

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    In classical conditioning, what does spontaneous recovery refer to?

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    Which of the following best describes operant conditioning?

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    What is the primary function of working memory?

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    What is the role of mnemonics in memory improvement?

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    Which of the following accurately describes divergent thinking?

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    What is a common cause of forgetting information?

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    Flashcards

    Commonsense Psychology

    Everyday beliefs about behavior and mental processes that often lack careful evaluation and are subject to biases.

    Psychological Research Types

    Basic research focuses on expanding knowledge, while applied research seeks answers to practical problems.

    Structuralism

    Early school of thought in psychology that focused on identifying basic elements of conscious experience through introspection (looking inward).

    Nervous System

    Complex network responsible for communication and control throughout the body. Consist of central nervous system & peripheral nervous system.

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    Cerebral Cortex Lobes

    The outermost layer of the brain, divided into four lobes (frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal) each with specific roles in thinking and sensory experience.

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    Nature vs. Nurture

    The long-standing debate on the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to human development and behavior.

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    Developmental Stages

    Distinct phases of growth and change throughout human life (prenatal, childhood, adolescence, adulthood).

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    Piaget's Theory

    Cognitive development theory that describes how children's thinking abilities evolve through different stages (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational).

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    Sensation

    Raw data received by sensory organs.

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    Perception

    Interpretation of sensory data.

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    Classical Conditioning

    Pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response.

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    Operant Conditioning

    Behavior influenced by consequences (rewards or punishments).

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    Short-term Memory

    Limited capacity memory system storing information briefly.

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    Encoding

    Converting information into a memory format.

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    Cognition

    Mental processes like thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.

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    Heuristics

    Mental shortcuts used in decision-making.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychological Science

    • Commonsense Psychology: Many common beliefs are inaccurate due to lack of critical evaluation and biases like confirmation bias.
    • Pseudoscience: Claims appear scientific but lack evidence.
    • Science: Objective approach using observations and experimentation.
    • Psychology Specialties: Basic (knowledge focused) and applied (problem-solving). Includes clinical, developmental, forensic, and more.
    • Clinical Psychologists: Treat mental disorders.
    • Counseling Psychologists: Help with mild issues.
    • Historical Perspectives:
      • Structuralism: Analyzing conscious experience through introspection.
      • Functionalism: Focus on how behaviors help adaptation.
      • Behaviorism: Study of observable behavior.
      • Psychoanalytic: Focus on unconscious mind's influence.
      • Humanistic: Emphasis on free will and growth.
    • Biopsychosocial Model: Behavior explained by biological, psychological, and social factors.
    • Psychological Science Methods:
      • Experimental: Establishing cause-effect relationships.
      • Non-experimental: Observational and correlational studies.

    Chapter 2: Brain and Behavior

    • Nervous System:
      • Central (CNS): Brain and spinal cord.
      • Peripheral (PNS): Connects CNS to the body.
    • Brain Research Techniques: EEG, MRI, PET scans.

    Chapter 3: Human Development

    • Nature vs. Nurture:
      • Nature: Genetic inheritance.
      • Nurture: Environmental influences.
    • Epigenetics: Interaction between genes and environment.
    • Developmental Stages: Prenatal, childhood, adolescence, adulthood.
    • Key Theories: Piaget's Cognitive Development, Erikson's Psychosocial Stages.

    Chapter 4: Sensation, Attention, and Perception

    • Sensation: Raw data received by sensory organs.
    • Perception: Interpretation of sensory data.
    • Processes:
      • Transduction: Conversion of sensory input to neural signals.
      • Thresholds: Absolute and difference.
      • Attention: Influenced by intensity, novelty, and relevance.
      • Perceptual Processing: Bottom-up (sensory-driven) and Top-down (experience-driven).

    Chapter 6: Conditioning and Learning

    • Classical Conditioning (Pavlov): Associating stimuli to elicit a response.
    • Operant Conditioning (Skinner): Behavior influenced by consequences (reinforcement/punishment).
    • Observational Learning: Learning through observing others (Bandura's Bobo doll study).

    Chapter 7: Memory

    • Memory Systems: Sensory, short-term, long-term.
    • Memory Processes: Encoding, storage, retrieval.
    • Forgetting: Interference, decay, retrieval failure.
    • Improving Memory: Mnemonics, rehearsal, organization, and chunking.

    Chapter 8: Cognition, Language, and Creativity

    • Cognition: Mental processes like thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
    • Heuristics/Biases: Mental shortcuts and biases in thinking.
    • Language: Structures (phonemes, morphemes, syntax), development (stages).
    • Creativity: Divergent & convergent thinking.

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