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What primarily regulates circadian rhythms in the body?
Which sleep stage is characterized by rapid eye movements and vivid dreams?
What is a possible consequence of sleep debt?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of parasomnia?
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What role does bright light therapy play?
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What is narcolepsy characterized by?
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Why is sleep believed to be important despite its exact purpose being unclear?
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What accounts for the body's adaptation to drugs leading to withdrawal symptoms?
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What is an example of a depressant?
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Which type of learning occurs through consequences of behavior?
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What occurs during classical conditioning as demonstrated in Pavlov's experiments?
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What is the primary function of reinforcement in operant conditioning?
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What type of drug is nicotine classified as?
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What is a key characteristic of hypnosis?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with stimulants like cocaine?
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What effect do hallucinogens have on an individual?
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Which type of memory is primarily unconscious and includes skills and habits?
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What is the function of the hippocampus in the memory process?
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What does proactive interference refer to in memory recall?
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Which part of the brain is primarily involved with emotional memories?
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What is a flashbulb memory?
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Which of the following is NOT one of Schacter's Seven Memory Errors?
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How can mnemonic devices assist in memory enhancement?
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What role does adequate sleep play in memory?
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What does functional fixedness refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of intelligence?
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What type of intelligence does Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory NOT specifically address?
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Which intelligence test was developed first?
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How can the environment influence intelligence?
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Which of the following describes learning disabilities?
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What is the primary role of memory encoding?
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What does the Bell Curve represent in the context of intelligence?
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What type of punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus?
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Which reinforcement schedule provides reward after an unpredictable number of responses?
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What is the first step in Albert Bandura's theory of observational learning?
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What term describes clusters of related concepts that help organize information?
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Which strategy involves following a specific step-by-step procedure to guarantee a solution?
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How does language influence thought and perception?
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What is a common roadblock to problem solving that involves sticking to outdated strategies?
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Which of the following describes the predictable sequence through which language acquisition occurs?
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Study Notes
Consciousness and Sleep
- Consciousness is our awareness of both internal and external stimuli.
- Biological rhythms are natural cycles in our body's chemistry or functions.
- Circadian rhythms are 24-hour biological cycles regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).
- Light is a crucial cue for aligning our circadian rhythms with the external environment.
- Sleep debt can lead to adverse mental and physical consequences like decreased alertness and impaired cognitive function.
Stages of Sleep
- Stage 1 involves transitioning from wakefulness to sleep, marked by alpha waves turning into theta waves.
- Stage 2 is characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes.
- Stages 3 and 4 (slow-wave sleep) are dominated by delta waves.
- REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements, muscle paralysis, and vivid dreams. It plays a crucial role in learning and memory.
Sleep Problems and Disorders
- Insomnia is the difficulty falling or staying asleep.
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Parasomnias are undesirable behaviors during sleep, including:
- REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)
- Sleepwalking
- Restless leg syndrome
- Night terrors
- Sleep apnea involves breathing interruptions during sleep.
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) occurs when infants stop breathing during sleep.
- Narcolepsy involves sudden sleep attacks during the day, often accompanied by cataplexy (muscle weakness) and hallucinations.
Substance Use and Abuse
- Substance use disorder refers to compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences.
- Physical dependence involves the body adapting to a drug, leading to tolerance and withdrawal.
- Psychological dependence describes an emotional or mental attachment to the drug.
- Depressants like alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines affect GABA neurotransmission.
- Stimulants like cocaine and amphetamines increase dopamine neurotransmission.
- Nicotine and caffeine influence acetylcholine and adenosine.
- Opiates like morphine and heroin act on the endogenous opioid system for pain relief.
- Hallucinogens affect perception and alter sensory experiences.
Other States of Consciousness
- Hypnosis is a state of focused attention with increased suggestibility.
- Meditation is a practice involving focused awareness and relaxation.
- Both hypnosis and meditation can be used to treat psychological and physical conditions.
Learning
- Learning results in a change in behavior or knowledge due to experience.
- Instincts and reflexes are innate behaviors that do not involve learning.
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Types of learning:
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Observational learning
Classical Conditioning
- Pavlov's experiments showed that a neutral stimulus can elicit a conditioned response when paired with an unconditioned stimulus.
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Key concepts:
- Unconditioned stimulus (UCS): Naturally triggers a response.
- Unconditioned response (UCR): The natural reaction to UCS.
- Conditioned stimulus (CS): A previously neutral stimulus that triggers a conditioned response after being associated with UCS.
- Conditioned response (CR): The learned response to the conditioned stimulus.
- John B. Watson and Little Albert: Demonstrated that fears could be conditioned through associations.
Operant Conditioning
- B.F. Skinner's work: Operant conditioning focuses on learning based on the consequences of behavior.
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Reinforcement and Punishment:
- Reinforcement: Increases the likelihood of a behavior.
- Punishment: Decreases the likelihood of a behavior.
- Positive reinforcement: Adding a desirable stimulus.
- Negative reinforcement: Removing an aversive stimulus.
- Positive punishment: Adding an aversive stimulus.
- Negative punishment: Removing a desirable stimulus.
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Reinforcement Schedules:
- Fixed interval: Reinforcement after a set time period.
- Variable interval: Reinforcement after a variable time period.
- Fixed ratio: Reinforcement after a set number of responses.
- Variable ratio: Reinforcement after a variable number of responses.
Observational Learning (Modeling)
- Albert Bandura's theory: Learning by watching others and imitating their actions.
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Steps in observational learning:
- Attention: Paying attention to the model.
- Retention: Remembering what was observed.
- Reproduction: Reproducing the observed behavior.
- Motivation: Having a reason to imitate the behavior.
- Impact of modeling: Individuals learn both positive and negative behaviors by observing others.
Cognition
- Cognitive psychology studies how the brain thinks, perceives, plans, analyzes, and remembers.
- Concepts are mental groupings of similar objects, events, ideas, or people.
- Prototypes are the best examples or representations of a concept.
- Schemata are clusters of related concepts that help us organize and interpret information.
Language
- Language is a communication system using symbols (lexicon) and rules for combining them (grammar).
- Language acquisition occurs naturally and follows a predictable sequence in early development stages.
- Language influences thought: Language can shape our thinking and perceptions of the world.
Problem Solving
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Strategies:
- Trial and error: Trying different solutions until the problem is solved.
- Algorithms: Step-by-step problem-solving formulas that guarantee a solution.
- Heuristics: General problem-solving frameworks or shortcuts.
- Breaking down problems: Solving large problems by dividing them into smaller, manageable steps.
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Roadblocks to problem solving:
- Mental set: Relying on old strategies that may not work for new problems.
- Functional fixedness: Difficulty seeing an object being used for anything other than its intended purpose.
- Biases: Cognitive biases can affect decision-making skills.
Intelligence and Creativity
- Intelligence is a complex cognitive ability involving reasoning, problem-solving, and learning.
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Theories of intelligence:
- Sternberg's triarchic theory: Includes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
- Gardner's multiple intelligences: Proposes that intelligence is made up of several distinct factors (e.g., linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial).
- Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and recognize the emotions of others.
- Creativity is the ability to generate, create, or discover new ideas or solutions.
Measures of Intelligence
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History of intelligence testing:
- Binet: Developed one of the first intelligence tests.
- Wechsler Scales: WAIS-IV (for adults) and WISC-V (for children) are widely used today.
- The bell curve represents the distribution of intelligence test scores, showing average intelligence and standard deviations.
The Source of Intelligence
- Genetics and environment: Intelligence is influenced by both genetic factors and early environmental stimulation.
- Resiliency: Highly intelligent individuals may be better at overcoming adverse conditions.
- Learning disabilities: Neurological conditions that affect specific areas of learning.
- Developmental disabilities: Differ from learning disabilities in that they are related to overall intelligence levels.
Memory
- Memory is a system that stores information learned for future use.
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Basic functions of memory:
- Encoding: Getting information into the memory system.
- Storage: Retaining encoded information over time.
- Retrieval: Accessing information from storage.
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Atkinson-Shiffrin Model: Describes memory as a three-stage process:
- Sensory memory: Brief retention of environmental stimuli.
- Short-term memory (STM): Holds information for immediate use.
- Long-term memory (LTM): Stores information permanently.
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Types of long-term memory:
- Implicit memory: Unconscious memory (e.g., skills, habits).
- Explicit memory: Conscious memory (e.g., facts, events).
Brain Areas Involved in Memory
- Engram: The theoretical physical trace of memory, distributed throughout the brain.
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Key brain areas in memory:
- Amygdala: Involved in emotional memories.
- Hippocampus: Critical for encoding new memories.
- Cerebellum: Processes procedural memories (e.g., motor skills).
- Flashbulb memory: Highly detailed, vivid memories of significant life events.
Problems with Memory
- Forgetting: Can occur due to brain trauma, disease, or amnesia.
- Encoding failure: Information never stored properly.
- Schacter's seven memory errors: Transience, absentmindedness, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence.
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Interference:
- Proactive interference: Old information interferes with learning new information.
- Retroactive interference: New information hinders the recall of previously learned information.
- Eyewitness testimony: Often unreliable due to the flexible and fallible nature of memory.
Enhancing Memory
- Mnemonic devices: Techniques like acronyms and visualization to aid memory.
- Rehearsal: Repeatedly reviewing information to keep it in memory.
- Self-referencing: Relating new information to oneself.
- Adequate sleep: Crucial for memory consolidation and overall cognitive function.
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