AP Psych Semester 1 Review Day 2

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What is Validity in psychological testing?

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Validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure. It assesses the accuracy of the test results.

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What are Phonemes?

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Phonemes are the basic sounds of a language, such as 'd', 'ch', 'r', 'e'. They are the smallest units of sound that can distinguish meaning.

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What is Proactive Interference?

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Proactive Interference occurs when old information interferes with the ability to learn or recall new information, such as recalling an old address instead of a new one.

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What is Long-Term Potentiation?

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Long-Term Potentiation is a biological process where the strength of synaptic connections between neurons increases following repeated stimulation, enhancing communication between neurons.

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What is Random Assignment in experiments?

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Random Assignment is a method used in experiments to ensure that participants are assigned to different groups in a way that eliminates pre-existing differences, enhancing the validity of the results.

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What is Reliability in psychological testing?

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a test's results over time. A reliable test will yield the same results under consistent conditions.

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What are Morphemes?

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Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language, which can be words or parts of words, such as prefixes and suffixes.

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What is Syntax?

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Syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language, including word order and sentence formation.

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What is Semantics?

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Semantics is the study of meaning in language, focusing on how words, phrases, and sentences convey meaning.

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What is Retrograde Amnesia?

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Retrograde Amnesia is a type of memory loss where an individual cannot recall events that occurred before a specific point in time, often due to injury or trauma.