Psych 101- Review for Chapter Test #1

Wundt's theory of structuralism aimed to ?

Deficiency in this hormone is associated with eating disorders.

This area of psychology focuses on understanding and addressing psychological issues in the workplace.

Where was John B. Watson born?

What field did Watson transition to after his departure from academia?

Professionals in this field analyze consumer behavior and decision making processes to assist businesses in marketing

Emotional states such as anxiety and stress tend to close the gate, decreasing the perception of pain.

Which of the following can close the gates and reduce the perception of pain?

Which of the following concepts was central to Wundt's structuralist approach?

This hormone is known as the "love" hormone.

Psychologist in this field help individuals with adjustments issues and not serious psychological disorders

Wearing restrictive clothing to bed will impact the production of this hormone.

Which of the following is an example of sensation?

This hormone is known as the brains reward and pleasure hormone.

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for decision making and impulse control?

This field is concerned w/ investigating the traits patterns and dynamics that shape an individuals character & behavior

Which method did Wundt use to study the structure of the human mind?

The absolute threshold is the smallest amount of a stimulus that a person can reliably detect

The first step in perception is attention

What experiment is Watson famous for in demonstrating classical conditioning?

An individuals ___ state, such as being hungry or tired can affect their perceptual set and influence what they perceive

Who else contributed to Watson's theory of behaviorism?

Phineas gage's injury involved a tampering iron that passed through his skull and damaged his parietal lobe.

Where did William James teach?

Experts in this field study the relationship between psychological factors and physical health.

When we filter out other stimuli, and limit our attention to certain stimuli, this is known as?

In psychology, perceptual expectancy can help explain how people interpret visual illusions.

Low levels in this hormone can result in obsessive behavior and aggression.

Which of the following is a key concept introduced by William James?

The minimal difference between two stimuli that people can reliably detect is the difference threshold

What is one common cause of a traumatic brain injury?

James emphasized the functions of mental processes focusing on how they help individuals adapt to their environment

Who developed behaviorism?

This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination?

The ability of the brain to recognize itself and adapt after injury is known as?

Research has shown that TBI's may increase the likelihood of:

Perception is influenced by which of the following?

This part of the brain processes auditory information.

Our skin is the bodies largest sensory organ

This field involves providing therapeutic support to individuals dealing with various personal and emotional challenges

These psychologist work athletes and sports teams to improve performance and enhance motivation

Which of the following is not a factor that influences perceptual expectancy?

What personality changes were observed in Phineas Gage after his accident?

Watson agreed with the study of introspection

Which theorist developed Functionalism?

The Gate Control Theory suggest that pain perception can be influenced by:

Who developed structuralism?

Sensation refers to the detection of a stimuli while perception involves interpreting and organizing that information

This field focuses on studying how individuals behavior, thoughts, emotions change through the lifespan.

At what age did John B. Watson graduate with his masters degree?

Which theorist believed that psychology could only become a science if it focused on measurable and observable data?

Watson believed that the environment was a powerful shaper in who we are.

This theorist was arrested twice for disorderly conduct and fighting.

William James's work in psychology primarily focused on?

William James was heavily influenced by the work of?

This part of the brain is responsible for autonomic functions such as heartbeat and breathing

The first laboratory dedicated to the study of psychology was located in?

This part of the brain processes sensory information such as pain and pressure.

Wundt founded the first experimental psychology laboratory in the year?

This part of the brain processes visual information

________ is the only sense that can cause a person to bring a memory back to consciousness.

Which theorist is considered the father of experimental psychology?

What was Phineas Gage's occupation at the time of his accident?

What is a traumatic brain injury?

When sensory systems become less sensitive to a constant or unchanging stimuli, this is known as?