Psychology Final (part 1)

Therapy that depends on identifying and changing distorted thinking and unrealistic beliefs is ________ therapy.

psychology called structuralism used a thing called_ which was reporting someone's consciousness to study experiences

Which equipment is used to monitor brain waves?

 Which of the following descriptions is likely to fit the quality of self-actualization?

A variable that the experimenter manipulates is called a _.

_ is a change of behavior in response to an explicit request

Social psychology differs from psychology in its focus on_.

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people __.

Which of the following is an ex. of cognitive dissonance

Projective tests make use of __ stimuli.

What are two roles of glial cells?

Physician prescribes a benzodiazepine drug to help alleviate your anxiety. Which drug might you be taking?

Which treatment approach did Sigmund Freud develop for treating his patients?

Which of the following are tiny sacs in an axon terminal that release chemicals into the synapse?

which psychological test asks to tell a story based on a picture of people in which it is unclear what's going on?

Freud believed that the _was the most important determining factor in human behavior and personality,

 What do Abraham Maslow's and Carl Rogers's theories have in common?

someone who was interested in measuring a person's source traits, as described by Raymond Cattell, would use the __.

A therapist's feeling of respect and compassion foe a client no matter what is called _.

The state in which our thoughts, feelings, & sensations are clear, & we fell alert is called_.

Consciousness is the _.

What is a major goal of the Gestalt therapist?

7 people in room. U must choose line that matches in length from choice of 3 lines. Solomon Asch is studying_.

Example of _ is the decision by NASA to launch Challenger despite knowing that som parts on shuttle weren’t right

long bundle of neurons that carry messages to & from the body to the brain & is very fast; lifesaving reflexes called_

The _ structure in the brain stem responsible for life-sustaining functions, such as breathing & heart rate

The process of learning through the observation and imitation of others is called ___

"What is happening?" refers to which of the following goals of psychology?

Carl Rogers emphasized accepting people for who they are, not what you want. This acceptance is termed_.

igmund Freud's theory came at a time in history when the predominant attitude toward sex was _.

People who exert less effort on a task when working in a group than they do working alone are engaging in _.

Melatonin is to_ as an aspirin is to_.

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the _ & _.

According to Freud, a boy's sexual attachment to his mother and jealousy of his father is called_.

The peripheral nervous system consists of the _&_ nervous systems.

Sam just got her purse stolen. Several people saw it & did nothing. This is an example of _.

What term is used to describe compliance with an initial small request followed by compliance with larger request?

Interpretation of the _ content of a dream is expected to reveal the _content.

Attitudes are _.

Agonist is to antagonist as:

_ therapies have helped treat mental disorders and helped make a career choice, deal w/workplace, and marriages.

Car salespersons are known for using the_ technique which involves changing terms after an agreement has been made.

The cerebellum_.

The nervous system is defined as _

The unique and relatively stable ways in which each individual thinks, acts, and feels is called _.

Many psychological professionals today take a(n) _view of psychotherapy, in which they combine techniques from models

The stage of sleep in which delta waves begin to appear is_ sleep

What is the relationship between expertise and persuasion?

John and his wife are having trouble communicating and getting along with one another. Which therapy do they need

detailed description of a particular individual being studied or treated is called a _

The Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov discovered that dogs salivate to the sound of a metronome due to_.

The placebo effect means

Which cell is like a locked door that only certain neurotransmitters keys can unlock?

What is the correct sequence of Freud's psychosexual stages?

Which of the following does humanistic therapy emphasize?

The fluid-filled space between the synaptic knob of one cell and the dendrites of the next is called a_

The process through which we are affected by the real or implied presence of others around us is called social_.

A circadian cycle is about_ hours long.

What did you have for lunch an hour ago?" Before I asked you that question, the information was in your _ mind.

What did Sigmund Freud consider as a key to understanding the nervous disorders he observed?

Omar is undergoing psychoanalysis. He keeps a dream journal & discusses it w/ his therapist. His therapist is attempting

A psychiatric patient is rewarded w/coupons he can use for special foods or weekend passes. This technique is known as

Study of judgements people make on whether someone’s behavior is due to something about that person or the situation

Steve is a fan of the LA Lakers. He will debate that they're the greatest team. Steve may be demonstrating_.

tendency to form a favorable or unfavorable impression of someone at the first meeting is called the _

REM sleep refers to _

The goals of psychology are to__.

Humanist Abraham Maslow suggested that when people reach self-actualization, they:

The peripheral nervous system consists of_.

The classic Robber's Cave study showed that prejudice can be reduced by __.

The brain and spinal cord are two components of the_.

Chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that, when released, has an effect on the next cell is called a _

A brain-imaging method called_ uses magnetic properties of atoms to make 3D images of the brain.

_ strengthens a response by following it with the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that control all the involuntary muscles, organs, & glands is called_

Person-centered therapy is a type of _therapy.

Which of these is the most accurate def. of discipline of psychology?

According to Carl Rogers, the __ is how people think they should be.

The autonomic nervous system has 2 divisions: the_ & the_.

"The whole is greater than the sum" a statement associated w/ the perspective of _.

Which neurotransmitters is associated w/sleep, mood and appetite?

a talented baseball player expects to hit every ball. According to Bandura, what characteristic does he seem to have?

The state of consciousness that can result from the use of alcohol, drugs, or hypnosis is called_.

Which correlation coefficient describes the relationship between brushing your teeth & the # of cavities you get

According to Jung, the memories and behavior patterns inherited from past generations are part of the ________.

Bo is scared of snakes. His therapist puts him in a room full of snakes. Bo is not allowed to leave until told. This is

Pain-controlling chemicals in the body are called_.

What describes the cultural personality of the United States, according to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural personality

“I hate Disney World with the crowds & heat” which method of attitude formation is being used?

In 1879, in Leipzig, Germany, the 1st psychological lab was overseen by_.

Which of these is an acronym that could help you remember the Big Five traits?

The job of the _ is to find practical ways for the _ to get its pleasure needs met without offending the _.

_ receive messages from other neurons & _ send messages to other neurons

The basic goal of systematic desensitization is to __

The most commonly used personality inventory is the _.

Which statement BEST describes an important finding of Milgram’s classic research?

Ed is scared his therapist will be mad @ him 4 drinking. Ed is relating to his therapist like he did to his mom. This is

Bob's therapist is using learning techniques to develop more desirable behavior than smoking. Bob's therapist is using_

Psychoactive drugs are__.

Which of the following is NOT a form of social influence?