Psychology Midterm Study Guide

What type of memory is the shortest lasting?

The _____ focuses light on the _____ to focus images allowing us to see.

If you find the noise in cities bothersome it should be comforting that _____ will occur making the noise unnoticeable.

In studies where researchers may corrupt the data a ________study is the best strategy to circumvent any data corruption

At what age does the most REM sleep occur?

Which study is characterized by taking data previously collected, and using for your own study?

What group receives the independent variable to test the effects of the independent variable?

When rewarding every time a behavior is shown the reinforcement schedule would be?

While _____ is the sense of taste _______ is the sense of smell.

What theory says stronger memories are formed because of stronger emotions?

Following rules to not receive punishment demonstrates what level of morality according to Kohlberg?

What type of amnesia is when there is no memory before an accident?

Confusion on what variable effects the other variable and the relationship they has with each other an example of what?

What brain structure is associated with memory and emotions?

What is when learned behavior isn't shown without sufficient enough motivation?

Following rules to conform to societal norms/guidelines is an example of what stage of morality?

What is the process where the brain alters information so that the brain can store information till needed later?

When learning from observation if the person is in the room they're an example of what?

What stage of development is characterized by comparing yourself to peers, and judging your actions?

What field of psychology focuses on growth of people, and involves the concepts of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Why do blind spots occur?

Studying attention and memory would be studied in what field primarily?

What is the ability to separate stimulus, and perceive a specific stimulus?

Which field of psychology focuses on the social, emotional, and health related aspects of individuals life?

What brain structure is associated with Procedural memory?

What model of observational learning is demonstrated by abusive parents?

Which gland is not associated with the sleep-wake cycle?

What brain structure is associated with fine movement, motor skills, and coordination?

In the Little Albert experiment the kid being scared of everything fluffy and white demonstrated what?

Tinder and Gambling are examples of what reinforcement schedules that is addictive?

Which lobe is associated with sensation like perception of temperature?

What is the most basic division of the Nervous system?

What structure regulates homeostasis?

William James found introspection highly subjective, so he developed which field of psychology?

Which structure in the hindbrain is associated with the gag reflex?

Which stage of sleep has high amplitude waves, low frequency, and with sleep spindles as well? What waves are present?

Focuses on information that confirms your beliefs is an example of what?

Psychoanalytic theory focuses on _______ and early childhood experiences.

What theory thinks that when one part of the brain is damaged the other parts of the brain compensate?

When a response returns after extinction it is called?

What structure in a neuron contains the synaptic vesicles?

What cells compose the myelin sheath that is a protective cover for neurons?

Which part of your brain is called the "CEO" of your brain due to it's executive functioning abilities?

______ is when tests measure what they are meant to. ______ is the test has same results if test is repeated.

What neurotransmitter regulates mood?

In the smarties activity the __ was the Conditioned stimulus and the __ was the conditioned response.

____ is a relatively simple, automatic response to a stimulus.

Which brain structure is associated with forming new memories?

Toddlers learning how to control their own actions, and the effects of their actions are in what developmental stage?

If having trouble sleeping, and someone doesn't get enough sleep they will probably spend more time in what stage?

Which method of data collection involves mail, or emails to collect data from large populations?

In Freud's theory ______ is the setting of dreams while ______ is the hidden meaning of the dream?

Where does transduction occur?

What allows you to perceive pain?

What is demonstrated from watching others being punished/rewarded, and learning from observation?

Care that focuses on all aspects of a person, and often associated with terminal patients is called what?

What is the process of adopting a conditioned stimulus/response in classical conditioning called?

Environmental influences that can effect prenatal development is called ________.

___ is a reinforcer that could be food, or sex. ___ is a reinforcer that could be money, or a Conditioned stimulus.

Which concept is not included in psychoanalysis theory?

Which field of psychology was created by Wilhelm Wundt, and involved introspection to break down experiences into parts.

Which system is associated with rest and digest?

What part of the brain does ADHD medications work in?

The study of a relationship between ice cream sales and crime rates is an example of what study?

What is the idea that development occurs in stages?

What scan involves inserting a mildly radioactive substance into someone's body and tracking where the substance goes?

________ is a class of drugs that compose mescaline, Ecstasy(sort of), and LSD.

Who is considered the father of American Psychology

Which structure is located in the frontal lobe?

Which medication is a synthetic opioid?

What in classical conditioning always becomes the Conditioned Stimulus once acquisition has occurred?

What is the term for a message subtle enough to the point it is not noticeable?

What brain structure is associated with forming new memory, and being able to learn new concepts?

While ______is when sensation is processed through perception. ____ is when perception is processed through sensation.

What stage of pregnancy is most delicate to stress, or teratogens?

Young kids that are unable to demonstrate empathy are in a state of?

Which sample group will represent the population the best?

What is the name of the structure that holds neurotransmitters inside neurons?

What is the top occupation of those who receive a Bachelor's in Psychology?

What happens to excess neurotransmitters in synapse under the normal process?

If I got a new phone number, and am unable to remember my old phone number this exemplifies what?

REM sleep is paradoxical because although asleep the eyes are moving constantly, and the body is relatively active.

Repeating previously done experiments to see if the same results occur represents what concept?

What terms means the point where one stimulus is detectable over another stimulus?

What sleep disorder can be diagnosed by having 3 nights a week with trouble sleeping?

Memory related to remembering settings, and the visual part of memory is what type of memory?

Which Psychologist developed the method of introspection?

Demonstrating logic, and ability to follow a timeline of events demonstrates what stage of development?

When smoking takes away stress as a reward for smoking it is an example of what?

Which form of learning is teaching through rewards and punishments?