2nd Semester Midterm Review

Many researchers believe that adult styles of romantic love correspond w/ child patterns of

If we see 2 of the same object but 1 is dimmer, we see the dimmer one as farther away. This is

The general adaptation syndrome is associated with

The Oedipus complex is the term used by Freud to describe

Parallel processing allows

Using ____ minimizes how much experimental and control conditions can be attributed to placebos

According to Freud, boys are most likely to experience the Oedipus complex during the 

One effect of long-term potentiation is that

The most commonly reported measure of central tendency is

We are biologically prepared to behave in ways that promoted the _____ of our ancestors.

A homosexual orientation is

Seeing many pictures of the Lincoln Memorial then thinking you've been there illustrates

When a person cannot comprehend language, which brain region has most likely been damaged?

A child's learned fear at the sight of a needle is a(n)

An 18 month old following and clinging to their mother is known as

Hearing sounds of different pitches is to ___ as recognizing a familiar melody is to __.

Why can't we remember things from the first few months of our lives?

A learned association between 2 stimuli is central to

Migraine headaches are most closely associated with

The idea that intelligence declines with age has been challenged most effectively by

A body that can store fat has the advantages of possessing

Accommodation refers to the process by which

The stability of personality traits over time is greatest among

Genetic predispositions, culturally learned preferences, and psychological associations make up

It is characteristic of robins to build nests. This is an example of

Egocentrism refers to

Perceptual tendency to group together stimuli that are near each other is called

The stability of personality traits is best illustrated by the consistency of

The belief that weather conditions signal the onset of arthritis pain best illustrates

Rats easily learn to associate nausea-producing radiation treatments

Movement of the hair cells along the basilar membrane

Who used the method of introspection?

Compared with men, women experience a greater risk of

Self-control weakens following

The brain's ability to change throughout life is called

The growth and development of neural tissue in the brain is called

Brain scan that identifies which brain areas are most active during a particular mental task

The lack of the neurotransmitter orexin has been linked with which of the following?

Diminished responses after being repeatedly stimulated with the same thing is called

Chunking refers to

The convergence of parallel lines provides the distance cue known as

Which theory says that emotion results from the cognitive labeling of our physiological arousal

The tendency to perceive a moving light in the night as an airplane rather than a satellite is

The brain waves associated with REM sleep are most similar to those of

Experiments with the visual cliff suggest

Objects are brought into focus on the retina by changes in the curvature and thickness of the

Presence of a secure base and safe haven has greatest effect on development of

Opiate drugs are what kind of molecule, as they mimic endorphins?

Who would conduct basic research on the behavioral differences between shy and outgoing people?

Who is likely to be the most popular student in the 5th grade class?

Speed-reading complex materials yields little long-term retention because it inhibits

Increased activity in right prefrontal cortex is to __ as left frontal lobe is to __.

Assessing the correlation between scores obtained on diff. forms of the same test measures

Which theory suggests that large-fiber activity in the spinal cord can prevent pain signals?

The Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is considered a(n)

A person who is careless and disorganized most clearly ranks low on the Big Five trait of

College grads earn more than high school grads. This shows that education and income are

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ______ drugs.

When trying to remember a list, you are most likely to FORGET the items

The study of phenomena such as ESP and psychokinesis is called

The most universally understood way of expressing emotion is through

An adaptation is an inherited physical or behavioral characteristic that

Premarital sexual activity is higher among American teens who

The use of heuristics rather than algorithms is most likely to

Which perspective most clearly focuses on how we learn observable responses?

According to evolutionary psychologists, behaviors that promote reproduction are likely to be

The role of learning in motivation is most obvious from the influence of

The Thematic Apperception Test requires people to respond to

19th century theory that bumps on the skull reveal a person's abilities and traits

The spaces between neurons are called

The fight or flight response is associated with

Our ability to think, know, and remember is known as

Encoding that occurs with no effort or a minimal level of conscious attention is known as

These become active both when people watch an action and when performing it themselves

Alfred Adler was a neo-Freudian who coined the term