PSYC 2000 - Gustin F2020 Final

In this type of conditioning, a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an already familiar stimulus

Which of the following is the strongest correlation?

If I fail to pay attention to something, then I will never be able to remember it. What is this known as?

A morpheme...

Tim has always had extreme trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. His doctor says Tim likely has...

If I believe that my life is up to fate and I can't control any of it, my locus of control is said to be internal.

A representative sample...

Which theory of psychology posits that only observable behavior should be considered empirical?

The Muller Lyer illusion works the same way in all cultures.

In proactive interference, new information hinders the recall of older information.

Which of these theories used introspection to study the mind?

If the corpus callosum was severed or damaged...

Random sampling should be used as often as possible, as it reduces the chance of sampling bias.

It's 60 degrees outside, but Cara says the weather is "freezing." This is part of...

"Quid pro quo" means that you give something to get something, usually in the form of sexual favors for work benefits.

The psychodynamic theory of psychology states that humans are at their peak when they reach self-actualization.

An example of functional fixedness is being able to image lots of uses for an object, like a fork.

In the _______ perspective, psychological disorders are viewed as linked to genetics and chemical imbalances.

Agoraphobia is the fear of judgement, ridicule, and social interaction from other people.

The lens of the eye...

"Photographic memory is more scientifically known as which of the following?

Cortisol is known as the "fight or flight" hormone.

Michael focuses on and encourages his employee's strengths while not addressing their weaknesses. This is...

SSRIs (increase serotonin in brain) are a type of antidepressant used to treat bipolar disorder.

Wanda watches her sister do a cartwheel. After watching, Wanda now can also do a cartwheel. This is...

Organizational psychology has a large focus on hiring.

According to Piaget, conservation means that even if you change the appearance of something, it is still equal in size.

Slot machines are on what kind of reinforcement schedule?

What is the purpose of the dendrites on a neuron?

Brian has constant anxiety about nearly every situation in his life. This is consistent with...

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive distortion?

In order to be diagnosed with a psychological disorder...

It has been said that Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are prone to a lack of myelin sheathing. This means...

A ______ variable skews results by unexpectedly influencing other experimental variables and results.

Hugo Munsterberg covered topics like employee selection, training, and effective advertising.

PTSD has which of the following symptoms?

Peek-a-boo is fun for infants because they believe you are gone when hiding behind your hands. They do not understand...

What did Hans Selye describe as "eustress?"

A dog's hunger decreases as the amount of food they are served increases. This is a...

If John is deathly afraid of spiders so much that it disrupts his daily functioning, he is said to have _____ phobia.

Jen has intrusive thoughts. To get rid of them, she must tap her hand on the wall 3 times. Jen may have...

______ refers to the number of waves that pass a given point in a given time period

Which of the following parts of the ear are involved in balance and movement?

LSU miraculously beats Bama. Sheila says, "I knew they were going to win!" What kind of bias is this?

What did Walter Dill Scott contribute to I/O psych?

Henrietta doesn't react when her mother leaves, and doesn't seem to care when she returns. Henrietta is showing...

A mom spanks her toddler when she tantrums. The toddler then tantrums more often. The spank...

Using reward and punishment to affect behavior is employed in which kind of conditioning?

Harry touches a hot iron and feels its heat immediately. This is...

Declarative memories involve recounting personal information and general facts and knowledge.

Ryan is 9, and can do his math homework pretty easily by himself. Which of Piaget's stages is he in?

If I know I paid attention in lecture but can't remember anything about memory, I'm having trouble with...

A baby must be taught first to crawl, then to stand, then to walk before it can run. This is an example of...

In cognitive behavioral therapy...

Rob has deemed his upcoming exam a threat. He then must decide whether it is a high or low risk. This decision is his...

In the nature vs. nurture debate, "nature" refers to _____ while "nurture" refers to _____.

Oscar has been in a motorcycle accident, where his temporal lobe was irreversibly damaged. This may cause...

The sympathetic nervous system aids in reducing physical stress and bringing the body back to homeostatic levels.

In this kind of rehearsal, I would link new knowledge to already known information in order to create a connection.

Narcolepsy is the extreme inability to fall or stay asleep.

Yvette says she experiences life like she's in a dream, watching things from above. This could be depersonalization.

In this step of the memory process, I am simply paying attention to information so that I can remember it later.

Temperament refers to how a trusting a child feels with their caregiver.

The ______ variable is manipulated in an experiment.

What is the function of an EEG?

Typing, riding a bike, and tying your shoes are all examples of which kind of memory?

In order to remember someone's phone number, I repeat it over and over until I can write it down. This is...

The ______ variable is measured in an experiment.

In this phase of the GAS, the body has adapted to the stressor.

This theory states that neuronal activity occurring in our sleep is what causes dreams.

What medications are typically used to treat schizophrenia and other severe thought disorders?

Kelly thinks smoking is bad for her, but she smokes anyway. This will likely create...

My AC makes a humming noise while it runs. I hear it at first, but later I don't notice it at all. This is...

Which of the following is concerned with describing job requirements and assessing individuals' abilities?

Why are tests standardized?

If two things are correlated, we can assume one thing causes the other.

Jenna has just been bitten by a snake. Which of the following systems is likely in control of her reaction?

The stress of her mother being hospitalized for 2 months has become too much and Judy faints. In the GAS...

If I asked you to relay what you did on your birthday last year, you would recount a(n) ________ memory.

Frederick Taylor discovered that more rests = more productivity. What was the controversy with this finding?

A dog receives a treat after every 3 correct responses. What reinforcement schedule is this?

Quinn is afraid of talking with women. His therapist forces him to do it until his anxiety is gone. This is...