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Which component of love combines passion and intimacy?

  • Passionate
  • Romantic (correct)
  • Consummate
  • Companionate

    • What characterizes an avoidant attachment style?

  • Strong emotional connectivity
  • Fear of intimacy and dependency (correct)
  • Clinginess in relationships
  • Comfortable with dependence

    • In social exchange theory, what are relationships primarily based on?

  • Societal roles and expectations
  • Perceived costs and benefits (correct)
  • Emotional depth and personal history
  • Chemistry and attraction

    • How do individualistic cultures primarily view relationships?

    <p>Emphasizing personal choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin play in relationships according to biological theories?

    <p>They influence bonding and trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental milestone is evident when infants demonstrate joint attention?

    <p>Awareness of shared focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) in the context of Theory of Mind?

    <p>Understanding others’ intentions and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do most children begin to show success in false-belief tasks, such as the Sally-Anne task?

    <p>4-5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is most involved in perspective-taking?

    <p>Temporoparietal Junction (TPJ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is most likely associated with difficulties in Theory of Mind in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

    <p>Struggles to interpret facial expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do mirror neurons play in the context of Theory of Mind?

    <p>They facilitate empathy and imitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of advanced Theory of Mind typically seen in adolescence and adulthood?

    <p>Understanding hidden motives in complex social scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hippocampus in memory?

    <p>Critical for forming new explicit memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of memory retrieval involves recalling information without cues?

    <p>Recall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is proactive interference in the context of memory?

    <p>Old information interferes with new learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of long-term memory is primarily concerned with facts and events?

    <p>Explicit memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following memory techniques involves grouping information into manageable units?

    <p>Chunking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily affected by neuroplasticity in the context of memory?

    <p>The formation and strengthening of neural connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the misinformation effect?

    <p>Witnesses remembering details inaccurately after suggestive questioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is primarily involved in procedural memory?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does elaborative rehearsal play in memory improvement?

    <p>Connecting new information to existing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Natural Selection primarily focus on?

    <p>Traits that enhance survival and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of selection involves traits that are attractive to potential mates?

    <p>Intersexual Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily explained by Parental Investment Theory?

    <p>Differences in reproductive strategies between sexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness' (EEA) refer to?

    <p>Conditions under which human traits evolved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Kin Selection contribute to survival?

    <p>Through behaviors that support relatives' survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Reciprocal Altruism involve?

    <p>Expecting future reciprocation for help given</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a trait that may have evolved through error management theory?

    <p>Overestimating threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do humans retain preferences for high-calorie foods, according to evolutionary psychology?

    <p>It was advantageous during times of scarcity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the psychological principle of adaptation focus on?

    <p>Evolving traits to solve specific ancestral problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of social behavior, what is a key reason for punishing freeloaders?

    <p>To maintain group cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of operant conditioning?

    <p>Consequences of behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes vicarious reinforcement?

    <p>Learning by observing the consequences of others' actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement, rewards are given after:

    <p>A specific number of responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior by adding an aversive stimulus?

    <p>Positive Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is latent learning?

    <p>Learning that is demonstrated only when there is an incentive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which experiment demonstrated that children imitate aggressive behaviors they observe?

    <p>Bobo Doll Experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognitive maps are defined as:

    <p>Mental representations of spatial layouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does negative reinforcement accomplish in behavioral learning?

    <p>Removes an aversive stimulus to increase behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Systematic desensitization is primarily used in which application of conditioning?

    <p>Behavior therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of learning does cognitive learning prioritize?

    <p>Mental processes and insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motivation is driven by internal factors such as curiosity and personal goals?

    <p>Intrinsic motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of chronic stress on cognitive function?

    <p>Impairs memory and problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a growth mindset impact a student's learning process?

    <p>Fosters resilience and a willingness to improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of learning involves direct experience and critical reflection on that experience?

    <p>Experiential learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant benefit of tailoring teaching strategies to diverse learning styles?

    <p>Enhances engagement and effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological principle explains how natural and sexual selection affects human behavior?

    <p>Evolutionary psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal of self-regulated learning?

    <p>To monitor progress and adjust strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding biological, cognitive, environmental, and emotional factors important for learning?

    <p>It supports the design of effective learning strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of natural selection in evolutionary psychology?

    <p>Traits that enhance survival and reproduction are more likely to be passed on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of selection specifically involves traits that increase mating success?

    <p>Sexual Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Parental Investment Theory primarily explain?

    <p>Differences in mating strategies based on reproductive costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by altruistic behaviors toward genetic relatives?

    <p>Kin Selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the conditions under which human psychological traits evolved?

    <p>Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness (EEA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological principle focuses on evolving traits to solve specific problems faced by ancestors?

    <p>Adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a reason for punishing freeloaders in a cooperative group according to evolutionary psychology?

    <p>To maintain group cooperation and strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Trichromatic Theory of color vision propose?

    <p>It suggests there are three types of cones sensitive to red, green, and blue light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a monocular cue for depth perception?

    <p>Retinal disparity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by difficulty focusing on nearby objects?

    <p>Hyperopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visual processing theory explains phenomena such as afterimages?

    <p>Opponent-Process Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes retinal disparity?

    <p>It provides depth information through differences in images between the two eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of love combines intimacy and commitment?

    <p>Companionate love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of a secure attachment style in adults?

    <p>Comfortable with intimacy and dependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary method of vision correction for refractive errors?

    <p>Eyeglasses and contact lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of color blindness?

    <p>Red-green color blindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that relationships are maintained based on perceived costs and benefits?

    <p>Social exchange theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In collectivist cultures, which aspect is prioritized in relationships?

    <p>Societal and familial expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protective measure is recommended for maintaining eye health?

    <p>Regular eye examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily associated with bonding and trust in relationships?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do changing norms regarding gender roles primarily lead to?

    <p>Enhanced acceptance of diverse identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the application of social exchange theory in therapy focus on?

    <p>Minimizing perceived costs in relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is a key influencer on perceptions of ideal relationships due to media representation?

    <p>Reinforcement of stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cones play in the visual system?

    <p>Detect color and fine detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?

    <p>Difficulty integrating sensory inputs effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensation is typically associated with Phantom Limb Syndrome?

    <p>Pain or sensation in an amputated limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the applications of sensory and perceptual research in education?

    <p>Understanding sensory integration to teach children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vision, what characteristic of light waves determines the perceived color?

    <p>Wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure of the eye is primarily responsible for regulating light entry?

    <p>Pupil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is agnosia commonly characterized by?

    <p>Inability to recognize familiar objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the eye helps fine-tune focus onto the retina?

    <p>Lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of photoreceptors in the process of vision?

    <p>Convert light waves into electrical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of absolute threshold in sensation?

    <p>Detecting the faintest sound in a quiet room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle describes the process of grouping elements that are close together?

    <p>Proximity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the gustatory cortex?

    <p>To interpret taste signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sensory process involves converting physical stimuli into neural signals?

    <p>Transduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of depth perception cue involves the use of both eyes?

    <p>Retinal disparity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'multimodal perception' refer to?

    <p>The integration of information from multiple senses to create a unified perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gestalt principle describes perceiving incomplete shapes as complete?

    <p>Closure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Theory of Mind (ToM)

    • ToM refers to the ability to comprehend that others have mental states, such as beliefs, desires, and intentions, impacting their behavior.
    • Crucial for social cognition and interpersonal interactions.
    • Understanding ToM provides insight into developmental milestones and disorders, like autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

    Development of ToM

    • Early Signs in Infancy:
      • Joint Attention: Infants follow others' gazes and gestures, indicating awareness of shared focus.
      • Example: A baby looking at an object a caregiver points to.
    • Pretend Play:
      • Emerging around age 2, showcasing an understanding of symbolic thought and others' perspectives.
    • False-Belief Tasks:
      • Tests a child's understanding that someone else could hold a different belief than reality.
      • Example: The Sally-Anne task; Sally places a ball in a basket and leaves; Anne moves the ball; the child is asked where Sally will look for it.
      • Success demonstrates comprehension of others' perspectives, typically developing around ages 4-5.
    • Advanced ToM (Adolescence/Adulthood):
      • Capacity to interpret complex social situations and understand subtle emotional states.
      • Example: Understanding sarcasm or hidden motives.

    Neuroscience of ToM

    • Key brain regions include the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), involved in processing others' intentions and beliefs.

    ToM and Disorders

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Individuals with ASD often have difficulty with ToM, impacting their understanding of others' perspectives.
      • Challenges interpreting facial expressions or non-verbal cues.
    • Schizophrenia: Impaired ToM contributes to misunderstanding and navigating social interactions.
    • Other disorders: ToM deficits are also observed in conditions like ADHD and social anxiety disorders.

    Cultural and Social Influences on ToM

    • Development varies culturally due to norms and parenting styles.
      • Example: Collectivist cultures emphasizing group harmony may foster earlier understanding of shared intentions.
    • Social interaction and language skills enhance ToM development.
      • Strong language facilitates discussions and understanding of mental states.

    Applications of ToM Research

    • Education: Designing programs to foster perspective-taking and empathy in children. Interventions for ASD related to social skills and emotional recognition.
    • Therapy: Addressing memory-related disorders like Alzheimer's and PTSD.
    • Workplace: Improving employee training using memory optimization techniques.
    • Law and Criminal Justice: Increasing the reliability of eyewitness testimonies by reducing the misinformation effect.

    Memory (Encoding, Storage, Retrieval)

    • Memory is the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

    • Central to learning, decision-making, and personal identity.

    • Important for addressing memory challenges like amnesia or forgetting.

    • Stages of Memory:

      • Encoding: Transforming sensory input into a storable format (visual, acoustic, semantic).
      • Factors influencing encoding: Attention, focus, and processing depth.
      • Storage: Maintaining encoded information over time. Memory systems include sensory memory (brief storage), short-term memory (limited capacity), and long-term memory (permanent storage).
      • Retrieval: Accessing stored information (recall, recognition, relearning).

    The Brain and Memory

    • Key Brain Structures:
      • Hippocampus (forming explicit memories).
      • Amygdala (enhancing memory based on emotions).
      • Cerebellum (procedural and motor memory).
      • Prefrontal Cortex (working memory, decision-making).
    • Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize neural connections, crucial for memory formation and learning.

    Memory Processes and Errors

    • Forgetting: Decay and interference (proactive - old info interfering, retroactive - new info interfering).
    • False Memories: Inaccurate recollections influenced by suggestion or misinformation (e.g., misinformation effect).
    • Reconstructive Memory: Memory is not a perfect replay but reconstructed from beliefs, knowledge, and context.

    Improving Memory

    • Techniques: Chunking, mnemonics, spaced practice, and elaboration.
    • Healthy Habits: Adequate sleep, regular exercise, balanced diet, stress reduction.

    Conditioning and Learning

    • Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge resulting from experience.

    • Conditioning explains how behaviors are acquired, maintained, and modified through association and consequences.

    • Classical Conditioning: Learning through association, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus.

      • Key components: US, UR, CS, CR
      • Processes: Acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, discrimination.

    • Operant Conditioning: Learning through consequences; behaviors are strengthened or weakened by reinforcement or punishment.

      • Key components: Reinforcement (positive/negative), punishment (positive/negative).
      • Schedules of reinforcement: continuous, fixed interval, variable interval, fixed ratio, variable ratio

    Observational Learning

    • Learning by observing others' behaviors and consequences.
    • Key concepts: modeling, vicarious reinforcement/punishment.
    • Example: Bobo doll experiment.

    Cognitive Learning

    • Emphasizes mental processes (e.g., insight, memory, problem solving).
    • Key concepts: latent learning, cognitive maps, insight learning.

    Applications of Conditioning and Learning

    • Education, Therapy, Workplace, Parenting

    Factors Influencing Learning

    • Biological Factors:
      • Neuroplasticity (brain's ability to reorganize).
      • Genetic influences.
      • Critical periods.
      • Health and nutrition.
    • Cognitive Factors:
      • Memory processes (encoding, storage, retrieval).
      • Attention.
      • Metacognition (awareness of learning strategies).
      • Prior knowledge.
    • Environmental Factors:
      • Learning environment (structured, supportive).
      • Social interactions (collaborative learning).
      • Cultural context.
      • Access to resources (textbooks, technology).
    • Emotional and Psychological Factors:
      • Motivation (intrinsic/extrinsic).
      • Stress and anxiety.
      • Self-efficacy (belief in ability to succeed).
      • Mindset.

    Types of Learning

    • Observational Learning (learning by watching others).
    • Experiential Learning (learning through experience).
    • Self-Regulated Learning (setting goals, monitoring progress, adjusting strategies).

    Evolutionary Psychology

    • Definition: Examines evolutionary principles (natural, sexual selection) shaping psychological processes and behaviors.
    • Key Principles:
      • Natural Selection: Traits enhancing survival/reproduction are favored.
      • Sexual Selection: Traits increasing mating success are favored (Intersexual - attractive, Intrasexual - competition).
      • Adaptation: Psychological and behavioral traits evolved to solve ancestral problems.
      • Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness (EEA): Conditions where many human traits evolved.
    • Major Theories:
      • Parental Investment Theory: Sex differences in mating strategies due to reproductive costs.
      • Kin Selection: Altruistic behavior towards relatives, shared genes.
    • Applications: Mating, relationships, parenting, social behavior.
    • Critiques: Speculative nature, cultural variation, reductionism, gender stereotyping.

    Gender and Love

    • Examines how biological, psychological, and cultural influences shape gender identity and romantic relationships.
    • Key Concepts:
      • Gender vs Biological Sex
      • Gender roles and stereotypes
      • Gender dysphoria
    • Theories of Love:
      • Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love (intimacy, passion, commitment)
    • Attachment Theory: Attachment styles in childhood affect adult relationships.
    • Social Exchange Theory: Relationships based on perceived costs and benefits.
    • Cultural Influences: Individualistic vs. collectivist values in partner choice.

    Sensation and Perception

    • Sensation: Detecting physical stimuli (e.g., light, sound) and transmitting to the brain.
    • Perception: Organizing and interpreting sensory information.
    • Sensory Modalities:
      • Vision (light waves, photoreceptors, visual cortex).
      • Hearing (sound waves, hair cells, auditory cortex).
      • Touch (pressure, temperature, pain, somatosensory cortex).
      • Taste (chemicals, taste buds, gustatory cortex).
      • Smell (airborne molecules, olfactory receptors, olfactory bulb).
    • Sensory Processes:
      • Transduction (converting physical stimuli into neural signals).
      • Thresholds (absolute, difference)
      • Sensory adaptation.
    • Perceptual Organization:
      • Gestalt principles (figure-ground, proximity, similarity).
      • Depth perception (binocular/monocular cues).
    • Multimodal Perception: Integration of information from multiple senses.
    • Disorders: Sensory processing disorder (SPD), phantom limb syndrome, agnosia.

    Vision

    • The Eye's Anatomy: cornea, pupil, lens, retina.
    • Visual Processing: photoreceptors (rods/cones), neural pathways optic nerve to visual cortex, color vision theories. Includes afterimages and visual phenomena not accounted for by trichromatic theory.

    Hearing

    • The Ear's Anatomy: outer, middle, inner ear.
    • Auditory Processing: sound waves, hair cells, auditory nerve, auditory cortex, theories of auditory perception (place theory, frequency theory, volley principle). Includes binaural hearing (sound localization, echolocation).

    Improving Eye/Hearing Health

    • Protective measures, regular checks, healthy habits. Includes use of earplugs and noise canceling devices. Also emphasizes regular checkups and educating the public about risks of prolonged/loud sounds.

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