Unit 1 Practice

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Attraction

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The psychological processes involved in having a sexual interest in another person.

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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

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A brain imaging technique that measures changes in the oxygenation of blood flowing in the brain.

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Naturalistic Observation

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A research technique used in social psychology to avoid the problem of participants changing their thoughts or behaviors due to being watched.

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White Coat Hypertension

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A phenomenon where a person’s blood pressure or heart rate increases in a clinical or research setting, often due to the presence of a medical professional.

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Medial Prefrontal Cortex

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The area of the brain expected to show activity when a person is thinking about their interactions with others.

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Social Psychology

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The study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

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Placebo Effect

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A phenomenon where a participant experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to believing they are receiving treatment.

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Extraneous Variables

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Variables that are not the focus of the study but can affect the outcome.

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Participant Demand Effects

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When participants alter their behavior based on their perceptions of what the researcher expects.

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Quasi-Experiments

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Research designs that lack random assignment to treatment or control.