Psychology Flashcard

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The placebo effect in experimental research is when participants experience changes in their condition due to their belief in the treatment, even though they received a _____ .

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placebo

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The role of the hippocampus in memory is _____

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formation and retrieval of memories

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REM sleep is a phase of sleep characterized by _____

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rapid eye movement

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Intelligence is defined as _____

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the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

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_____ is associated with classical conditioning.

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Ivan Pavlov

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What is the definition of classical conditioning?

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A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

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What is the function of the amygdala in the brain?

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Processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

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Define cognitive dissonance.

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The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas.

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What is the significance of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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It is a motivational theory that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

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What does the term 'operant conditioning' refer to?

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A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.