2026 Human Behavior Final Flashcards

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When can spontaneous recovery occur?

Back

When the conditioned stimulus starts again.

Front

Adolescents who retain close ties to their parents are more likely to:

Back

Show self-reliance and independence.

Front

During adolescence, friendship becomes important for:

Back

All of the above (strengthening caring, self-esteem, and support).

Front

Why is the pituitary gland known as the "master gland"?

Back

It secretes many hormones affecting a wide range of behaviors.

Front

According to the APA, when can psychologists deceive participants?

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If there will be no harmful effects from the study.

Front

Learning theorists suggest personality disorders can be caused when children:

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All of the above (lack reinforcement, harsh punishment, learn to see others as threats).

Front

To remember information for a long period of time, facts must be:

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Transferred from short-term memory to long-term memory.

Front

What type of reinforcement schedule does a slot machine use?

Back

Variable-ratio schedule.

Front

Ivan Pavlov's experiments with dogs yielded information about:

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Classical conditioning.

Front

How is the practice of psychology related to the natural sciences?

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All of the above (biological brain functions, experiments, data analysis).