1. Psychology is the scientific study of ____________________ and __________________ processes.

Learning to make an involuntary response to a stimulus other than the original, natural stimulus that normally produces the response.

A naturally occurring stimulus that leads to an involuntary and unlearned response. In Pavlov’s dogs, the food.

An involuntary and unlearned response to a naturally occurring or unconditioned stimulus. In Pavlov’s dogs, the salivation to the food.

A previously neutral stimulus that becomes able to produce a conditioned response, after pairing with an unconditioned stimulus. In Pavlov’s dogs, when the dogs linked the bowl with the food.

A learned response to a conditioned stimulus. In Pavlov’s dogs, when the dog salivates at the sight of the bowl, even when it’s empty.

A stimulus that has no effect on the desired response prior to conditioning. In Pavlov’s dogs, the food bowl before the experiment.

The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is only similar to the original conditioned stimulus with the conditioned response. In Pavlov’s dogs, the sight of a bowl that is not the same bowl used in the experiment.

The disappearance or weakening of a learned response following the removal or absence of the unconditioned stimulus or the removal of a reinforcer.

The learning of voluntary behavior through the effects of pleasant and unpleasant consequences to responses.

Pavlov's experiments with dogs yielded information about which of the following?

Which of the following best describes a neutral stimulus?

Items or events that when following a response will strengthen it.

Any event or stimulus that, when following a response, causes that response to be less likely to happen again.

What do Dendrites do?

the way a researcher selects participants from a population

research method where the researcher observes the subject in a natural setting without interfering

research method in which data are collected from groups of participants of different ages and compares so that conclusions can be drawn about differences due to age

research method that involves an intensive investigation of one or more participants

research method in which data are collected about a group of participants over a number of years to assess how certain characteristics change or remain the same during development

the measure of a relationship between two variable sets of data

any factor capable of change

the group to which an independent variable is applied

the group that is treated the same way as the experimental group except that the experimental variable is not applied

a situation where a researcher's expectations influence that person's own behavior, and therby influence the participant's behavior

an experiment in which the participants are unaware of who recieved the treatment

an experiment in which neither the participants know which participants recieved a treatment

a change in participants illness or behavior that results from a belief that the treatment will have an effect rather than from the actual treatment

Examines how our genes, hormones, and nervous system interact with the environment to influence learning, personality, memory, motivation, emotions, and other traits and abilities.

Analyzes how organisms learn new behavior or modify existing ones, depending on whether events in their environments reward or punish these behaviors.

Analyzes how childhood experiences influence the development of later personality traits and psychological problems.

It stresses the influence of unconcious fears, desires, motivation, on thoughts and behavior.

Emphasizes that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her future, a large capacity in achieving personal growth.

It refers to a considerable amount of intrinsic worth, and enormous potential for self-fulfillment.

Studies how ideas, such as adaptation and natural selection, explain human behavior.

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes

Everything we do that can be directly observed

Processes that involve changes in an individual's thought, intelligence, and language

Which perspective deals with interactions between cultures, age groups, authority, religion, etc.?

Who is known as the "father" of modern psychology (for opening the first medical lab dedicated to the study of behavior)?

Which psychologist was the founder of Functionalism?

Which of the following is known as the founder of Psychoanalysis?

part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord

subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that regulates body functions

nervous system that is outside the CNS and comprises the somatic and autonomic nervous system

subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that connects the CNS with sensory receptors, muscles and the skin

A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system.

Branch like extensions of a neuron that receive impulses and conduct them toward the cell body.

white fatty substance that insulates axons and enables rapid transmission of neural impulses

Part of a neuron that produces the energy needed for the activity of the cell.

This lobe is in charge of personality, behavior and emotions.

This lobe interprets language, sense of touch, spatial and visual perception.

This lobe interprets vision.

This lobe is in charge of memory, hearing, and sequencing/organization.

Structure at the base of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as hertbeat and breathing

Neural structure located below the thalamus that controls temperature, hunger, thirst and emotion.

Chemical produced by the endocrine glands that regulate specific body functions.

A chemical messenger that carries impulses across synaptic gaps between neurons.

The pattern of physical and behavioral changes that follows a 24 hour cycle, in accordance with the hours of light and darkness.

The stages of sleep are classified into two distinct basic types characterized by

The stages of sleep are differentiated from each other by

A hormone released by the pineal gland that increases feelings of relaxation and tiredness

During this stage of sleep, you drift in and out of sleep and can be easily awakened.

During this stage of sleep, muscle activity and eye movements completely stop, and you become difficult to awaken.

The pattern of physical and behavioral changes that follows a 24 hour cycle, in accordance with the hours of light and darkness.

The stages of sleep are classified into two distinct basic types characterized by

The stages of sleep are differentiated from each other by

A hormone released by the pineal gland that increases feelings of relaxation and tiredness

During this stage of sleep, you drift in and out of sleep and can be easily awakened.

During this stage of sleep, muscle activity and eye movements completely stop, and you become difficult to awaken.

Psychoanalytic therapy is a type of treatment based upon the theories of...

This therapy (Psychoanalysis) explores:

The manifest content of a dream is what actually occurred within the dream. The __________ content is the interpretation of that manifest material.

A therapist that engages in active listening, non-directive therapy, and has unconditional positive regard for the client is probably

According to the Psychoanalytic theory that later personality problems will have its roots on early repressed childhood conflicts.

Who developed the psychoanalytic theory which involved the id, ego and superego?

A hungry baby crying until he was fed is an example of what?

Which plays the reality principle?

Which personality plays the morality principle?

This personality type tries  to meet the desires of the id in a way that is socially acceptable in the world.

The "Id" is described as which part of your human personality?

This is the part of the mind that holds what you are aware of.

According to Freud, this part of the mind was not directly accessible to awareness and was considered as the dump box.

Looking at the iceberg metaphor of Freud, which holds the greatest part of the iceberg?